Author Archives:
2023 Business of the Year finalists announced by Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce announced their 2023 Business of the Year finalists on Friday.Deemed one of central Alberta's most prestigious business awards, the Chamber says an inde...
Sep 01, 2023
Central Alberta Humane Society provides over 1,800 pounds of food to pets of N.W.T evacuees
The Central Alberta Humane Society (CAHS) has provided over 1,800 pounds of food to pets evacuated from the wildfires in the Northwest Territories.The City of Red Deer welcomed 1,000 evacuees starting...
Sep 01, 2023
Lacombe golfers wrap up competition at Canadian Women’s Senior Championship
A pair of Lacombe golfers have wrapped up competition this week at the 51st playing of the Canadian Women's Senior Championship at Mill River Golf Resort in Prince Edward Island.Lynn Kuehn finished ti...
Sep 01, 2023
Former Harrods' owner Mohamed Al Fayed dies at 94
LONDON (AP) - Mohamed Al Fayed, former owner of the famed Harrods department store in London whose son was killed in a car crash with Princess Diana, has died, his family said. He was 94. Al Fayed, a ...
Sep 01, 2023
Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty to charges in Georgia election case
ATLANTA (AP) - Rudy Giuliani on Friday pleaded not guilty to Georgia charges that accuse him of trying, along with former President Donald Trump and others, to illegally overturn the results of the 20...
Sep 01, 2023
Recognizing Alberta’s volunteers
Officials with the Alberta government note there is still time to nominate people for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards and recognize Albertans making a lasting impact in their communities.Governm...
Sep 01, 2023
Board nominations now open for Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce
In accordance with the bylaws and policies of the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce, nominations are now open for the 2023 - 2024 Board of Directors. Candidate Nominations are required for t...
Sep 01, 2023
Province says new report helps improve safety on Alberta campuses
Provincial government officials say the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Alberta Post-secondary Education report will inform new safety strategies and support survivors on campus. The government an...
Sep 01, 2023
Proud Boys leader Ethan Nordean gets 18 years in prison, tying for longest sentence in Jan. 6 attack
WASHINGTON (AP) - A one-time leader in the Proud Boys far-right extremist group has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, tying the record for the l...
Sep 01, 2023
Blue Jays activate right-hander Chad Green from 60-day injured list
Right-hander Chad Green has been reinstated by the Toronto Blue Jays from the 60-day injured list. Green is set to join the Blue Jays for the first time this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery...
Sep 01, 2023