Red Deer Hospital access to be impacted starting next week as parkade expansion continues
With work continuing on the expansion of the parkade at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, 39 Street will temporarily close next week to accommodate the delivery and installation of additional precast concrete that will be used to form additional levels.
Starting September 10, 39 Street will be closed between 52 Avenue and 51 Avenue directly south of the parkade. The parkade exit onto 39 Street will also be closed, with pedestrian traffic being redirected around the parkade to the east and west.
NDP pulling out of supply and confidence deal with Liberals
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has ripped up the supply and confidence deal with the Liberals that helped keep the minority government in power.
In a social media video posted Wednesday afternoon, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said he notified Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of the decision.
"Canadians are fighting a battle. A battle for the future of the middle class. Justin Trudeau has proven again and again he will always cave to corporate greed," Singh said in the video directly addressing Canadians.
Burman University, RDP receive funding for mental health training programs
The provincial government is investing nearly $10 million over three years to create more mental health training spaces.
The investment will support 12 post-secondary institutions in creating 761 new seats in programs including psychiatric nursing, psychology, social work, child and youth care, and addiction counselling.
Update: Cleared (Red Deer RCMP advise of heavy police presence)
At 1:34 p.m., on Sept. 4, the Red Deer RCMP cleared from the 5100 block of 62 Street, specifically around the Wedgewood Garden Apartment complex in Red Deer.
A suspect was not located.
Police resources will remain in the area for an ongoing investigation.
RCMP said that although an increased police presence can be concerning, there is no immediate concern for public safety.
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NDP to have 'tough conversations' about its deal with Liberals at coming retreat: MP
The NDP's supply and confidence deal with the Liberals in Ottawa will get heavy scrutiny when leader Jagmeet Singh meets with his caucus in Montreal next week, with the Liberals' decision last month to force binding arbitration to end a work stoppage at the country's major railroads potentially triggering the end of the pact.
China announces anti-dumping investigation on canola seed imports
China's Ministry of Commerce has announced plans to launch an anti-dumping case into Canadian canola seed imports.
The action was initiated in response to a Canadian decision to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum.
Canadian Canola Council of Canada ((CCC) CEO and President Chris Davison says China is an important and valued market for Canadian canola.
“We are confident that an investigation into Canada’s canola trade with China will demonstrate alignment with and reinforce our support for rules-based trade.”
China retaliates over EV tariffs with anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola imports
China has announced an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports in response to Canada planning to impose tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, steel and aluminum.
In a news release Tuesday, China's Ministry of Commerce said it is launching an anti-discrimination investigation into the tariffs and an anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola imports as well as certain chemical products.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Aug. 26 that Canada will impose a 100 per cent tariff on Chinese EVs and a 25 per cent tariff on steel and aluminum.
Red Deer resident arrested for firearm offences
On Aug. 30, the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) arrested and charged one individual after receiving numerous calls of a man and a woman in a vehicle with a firearm.
Police began searching for the suspects and vehicle, and requested the assistance of RCMP Air Services and the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
The male suspect was successfully located by CRT, who then entered a residence in the Waskasoo neighbourhood.
Rimbey RCMP investigate fatal motor vehicle collision
On Sept. 2, at 3:14 p.m., the Rimbey RCMP received a report of a two vehicle collision on Range Road 42 at Township Road 430.
When emergency crews arrived on scene, they tended to the occupants of both vehicles.
The driver of one of the vehicles a 46-year-old resident of Ponoka County was transported to hospital with serious injuries, and later died.
The driver of the other vehicle received minor injuries.
Police were on scene for several hours investigating.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Alberta RCMP investigate O’Chiese First Nation homicide
On Aug. 30, the Rocky Mountain House RCMP received a report of a body in a field.
When police arrived on scene, a deceased person was found in a field with injuries.
The deceased has been identified as a 21-year-old male resident of O'Chiese First Nation. They were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The death has been deemed as a homicide.
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit have taken over the investigation.