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Water conservation is now underway in the town Sylvan Lake. Town officials thank all Lakers that work hard to protect this precious resource for future generations.No watering lawns, gardens, or yards...

A Fire Ban is in effect for the Town of Sylvan Lake, starting at 3:00 p.m. on Monday May 1, 2023. The Fire Ban includes:Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)Camp stovesSolid fuel barbecues (charcoal...

Due to a lack of moisture, warm windy conditions in the weather forecast and an ongoing fire hazard, Ponoka County Regional Fire Services has issued a full Fire Ban for the Town of Ponoka effective Mo...

As of May 1, 2023 at 10 a.m., a fire ban is in effect for Red Deer County. The County requires that: a) All outdoor fires presently burning within Red Deer County whether set with permission or under ...

Effective May 1, 2023, a Fire Restriction is in effect for all of Lacombe County due to expected warm temperatures and increased wind speeds. At this time, Lacombe County has cancelled current fire pe...

Six local volunteer ski patrollers were given a prestigious award for saving a life this season.The recipients received the Lifesaving Award from the Canadian Ski Patrol's (CSP) Red Deer Zone on April...

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the Pope's willingness to return Indigenous artifacts stored at the Vatican Museum suggests the items will make their way home. Chief RoseAnne ...

The City of Red Deer and Red Deer RCMP have released their photo radar locations for the month of May.The City of Red Deer's Automated Traffic Enforcement Program includes photo laser, red light camer...

DIVERNON, Ill. (AP) - A windstorm in south-central Illinois kicked up dangerous clouds of dust off farm fields Monday, blinding drivers and causing numerous crashes and "multiple fatalities" on Inters...

TORONTO - The Presidents' Trophy winners are out. The reigning Stanley Cup champions have gone home too. The NHL post-season has taken some unexpected turns ahead of the second round and for the first...