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Lacombe County mails out property tax assessments
Property assessment and tax notices for residents of Lacombe County have been mailed out. The County says they should be appearing in mailboxes in the coming week, but if you do not receive one by the...
Jun 28, 2020
Canada Day: What's happening virtually for 2020 celebrations
Canada Day celebrations are drastically scaled down this year due to COVID-19.In Red Deer, that means no gathering at Bower Ponds, typically hosted by the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society (RDCHS)How...
Jun 28, 2020
Tories ask auditor general to probe 'outsourcing' of $900M student aid program
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives are calling for an investigation into the Liberal government's decision to have an international charity administer a $900-million program designed to help stud...
Jun 28, 2020
Raptors Uprising GC looks to set NBA 2K League mark with 11th straight win
TORONTO - Raptors Uprising GC looks to start the week by making history. The Raptors (10-0) are after an NBA 2K League-record 11th straight victory when they host Heat Check Gaming (2-6) on Monday. To...
Jun 28, 2020
Gord Bamford to hold drive-in concerts for mental health starting Canada Day
Twenty-six time CCMA winner, Canadian country musician and Lacombe native Gord Bamford is gearing up for a series of drive-in concerts starting on our country's birthday.Bamford and his crew will begi...
Jun 28, 2020
Despite pandemic, country figuring out different ways to celebrate Canada Day
The true north remains just as strong but might not feel quite as free with Canada Day celebrations being a little quieter and physically distant as people keep their guard up against COVID-19. F...
Jun 28, 2020
Despite pandemic, country figuring out different ways to celebrate Canada Day
The true north remains just as strong but might not feel quite as free with Canada Day celebrations being a little quieter and physically distant as people keep their guard up against COVID-19. F...
Jun 28, 2020
Arsenal and Chelsea reach FA Cup semifinals with away wins
Substitutes made the difference as Chelsea and Arsenal both won away from home to reach the FA Cup semifinals on Sunday. Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley turned in a cross from Willian midway through t...
Jun 28, 2020
Province to grant businesses, non-profits up to $5,000 for reopening
Beginning Monday at 10 a.m., small and medium-sized businesses, co-ops and non-profits in Alberta will be able to apply for funding to help them reopen their doors.The Government of Alberta issued a r...
Jun 28, 2020
Tough talk, tariff threats resurface as USMCA readies for Wednesday debut
WASHINGTON - If the long-awaited debut of Canada's new trade pact with the United States and Mexico heralds a new dawn in North American relations, Robert Lighthizer sure has a funny way of showi...
Jun 28, 2020