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Four-way stop procedure at 32 Street and Taylor Drive Sunday
Local drivers can expect lane closures and flashing traffic signals at 32 Street and Taylor Drive on Sunday, September 25 while crews work to replace traffic light infrastructure.The work is schedule ...
Sep 23, 2022

MPs, Senators debate requirements for medically assisted dying with mental disorders
OTTAWA - An expert told a special joint committee of the House of Commons and Senate that people with mental disorders can suffer for decades, and their distress is equally as valid as someone sufferi...
Sep 23, 2022

Central Alberta boasting significantly highest barley quality in the province
According to the latest Crop Report from Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) and Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development, central Alberta has significantly the highe...
Sep 23, 2022

Desperate Redblacks search for first win at home as they entertain Argonauts
OTTAWA - With just six games remaining the Ottawa Redblacks need to be near perfect if they hope to salvage their season. Ottawa (3-9-0) hosts the Toronto Argonauts (7-5-0) Saturday night and will nee...
Sep 23, 2022

Blue Jays recall White ahead of start against Rays, Griffin optioned to Triple-A
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled right-hander Mitch White and named him the starter for Friday night's road game against the Tampa Bay Rays. White had been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on...
Sep 23, 2022

Temporary road closures for 51 Avenue and 51 Street in Ponoka
Due to road redevelopment work that is currently underway on 51 Avenue in Ponoka, Town officials say additional temporary road closures will start this upcoming Saturday, September 24.The locations in...
Sep 23, 2022

Canada cruises to 2-0 win over World Cup host Qatar in men's soccer friendly
VIENNA - Early goals by Cyle Larin and Jonathan David helped Canada to a comfortable 2-0 victory over World Cup host Qatar in an international men's soccer friendly Friday. Canada controlled large str...
Sep 23, 2022

UCP leadership candidate Travis Toews with more campaign stops in central Alberta
UCP leadership candidate Travis Toews will once again be making his way through parts of central Alberta this weekend.According to his campaign team, Toews will be at the Three Hills Community Centre ...
Sep 23, 2022

RCMP 'did their best' in response to N.S. mass shooting: federal Justice Department
HALIFAX - The RCMP's response to the 2020 shooting rampage that left 22 Nova Scotians dead was far from perfect, but police did their best, the federal Justice Department said Friday. During the final...
Sep 23, 2022

City provides update to traffic disruptions downtown
Local motorists and pedestrians are advised of traffic disruptions in downtown Red Deer over the next week for special events, infrastructure maintenance, and seasonal construction.Between 2 and 7 p.m...
Sep 23, 2022