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Dr. Howard Njoo says Public Health Agency of Canada is still reviewing CFL protocols
Dr. Howard Njoo says the Public Health Agency of Canada continues to review the CFL's return-to-play protocols, but can't provide a timeline for when final approval might come. The CFL's board of gove...
Jun 17, 2021
Jays Care Foundation supports BGC Red Deer
BGC Red Deer announces support of $8,000 from the Jays Care Foundation in support of the summer day camp program. These funds will directly benefit children and youth within Red Deer and the surroundi...
Jun 17, 2021
Public washroom pilot project open in downtown Red Deer
Red Deer's downtown washroom pilot project is underway.A portable washroom was wheeled out a week ago and opened June 15. It is accessible from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, in front of th...
Jun 17, 2021
New name for Drayton Valley's replacement school
Powerhouse Campus will be the name of the new replacement middle school being built in Drayton Valley. The campus will be shared by two middle schools, Drayton Christian School and H.W. Pickup Middle ...
Jun 17, 2021
Drayton Valley RCMP Weekly Report: June 10-16
June 104:12 a.m. - Brazeau County - Hwy 621 - Report of a copper wire theft, members made patrols of the area but no suspects located.4:29 a.m. - Brazeau County - Twp Rd 495 - Report of a copper wire ...
Jun 17, 2021
Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas fires incendiary balloons
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel launched airstrikes on the Gaza Strip late Thursday for a second time since a shaky cease-fire ended last month's 11-day war after activists mobilized by the territory's milita...
Jun 17, 2021
Olds College launches Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network
Olds College has announced the launch of a new network of Smart Farms.Officials say the Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network is committed to sharing data and expertise that will help farmers, industry and ...
Jun 17, 2021
Male youth charged for weapons offence at Sylvan Lake Pier
A 16-year-old male youth has been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose following an altercation earlier this month near the Sylvan Lake Pier.It was around 8 p.m. on June 2 when ...
Jun 17, 2021
Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden signed legislation Thursday establishing a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, saying he believes it will go down as one of the greatest honors ...
Jun 17, 2021
CMHA Recovery College receives donation to improve mental wellness in Red Deer
CMHA Recovery College Central Alberta is one of 15 Canadian Mental Health Association 'Recovery Colleges' receiving a much-need donation to support its free courses. According to local officials, expe...
Jun 17, 2021