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What's Happening: Millions holed up, vaccine trial starts
Millions of people began holing up at home, stocking up on supplies and keeping a wary eye on how close they get to friends and neighbours as fear of the coronavirus spread to more places. The number ...
Mar 16, 2020
Malaysia bans mass gatherings, shuts most businesses
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysia's leader announced on Monday a drastic two-week lockdown in the country following a sharp spike in the number of virus cases. Prime Minister Muhyiddini Yassin said re...
Mar 16, 2020
US officials: Foreign disinformation stoking virus fears
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is alleging that a foreign disinformation campaign is underway aimed at spreading fear in the country amid the coronavirus pandemic, three U.S. officials said Mon...
Mar 16, 2020
Broncos coach Marsden named Volleyball Canada Junior Team head coach
The head coach of the Olds College Broncos mens volleyball team will be taking his coaching expertise to the national level. Ryan Marsden has been named head coach of Volleyball Canada's Junior Men's ...
Mar 16, 2020 (Olds College)
Weekly Scoreboard: Mar. 16-22, 2020
*All records shown are current prior to the week beginning**If you have a local sports score or story you'd like to see on our website, email news@rdnewsnow.com or josh@rdnewsnow.comDQ ATHLETE OF THE ...
Mar 16, 2020
Queens curling steal bronze at national championships
The RDC Queens curling squad is bringing home bronze medals from the CCAA National Championship in Portage la Prairie this past weekend.The Queens defeated the Concordia Thunder 7-5 to earn the big wi...
Mar 16, 2020 (RDC Athletics/CCAA)
Wallan earns Women’s Hockey Top Scholastic Achiever, Sutherland an Academic All-Canadian
A pair of RDC Queens hockey players have been recognized for their prowess both on and off the ice.Forward Camryn Wallan has been named the 2019-20 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Women's ...
Mar 16, 2020 Camryn Wallan (left), Ashley Sutherland (right) (RDC Athletics)
Lacombe man charged with possession of stolen property
LACOMBE- On March 6, the Lacombe Police Service conducted a search warrant on a residence in the 4800 block of 58 Street in Lacombe. Police had received information that stolen property was being sold...
Mar 16, 2020
Red Deer's Curtis Labelle performing free concert to ease stress of COVID-19
A Red Deer musician is hoping to help bring people healing during what is proving to be a trying time for everyone.Curtis Labelle, or CULA, will be live streaming a free concert on his official YouTub...
Mar 16, 2020
Nominations open for PAMZ Blue Skies Awards
RED DEER- The Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting nominations for the 2020 edition of its Blue Skies Awards. These awards recognize individuals, org...
Mar 16, 2020