Author Archives:
Discarding pumpkins into natural areas a big no-no: NCC
Don't throw your pumpkin in the woods or other natural areas.The Nature Conservancy of Canada says that's a really bad idea, as it could cause disease and death for wildlife.Mhairi McFarlane, NCC dire...
Nov 06, 2021
Canada comeback falls short in 20-17 rugby loss to Portugal
LISBON, Portugal - A Canadian comeback fell short Saturday as Manuel Cardoso Pinto scored a late try to give Portugal a 20-17 win in an international rugby test. Canada had rallied for a 17-15 lead on...
Nov 06, 2021
Olds College welcomes new Smart Agriculture Thought Leader
Olds College is welcoming Paul Thiel as its next Thought Leader in Smart Agriculture.The Thought Leader, according to the institution, is an advisor, connector and collaborator role for Olds College a...
Nov 06, 2021
City launches survey to gauge citizens' vision for downtown
A new online survey hopes to gauge what Red Deerians love about downtown, and what they envision for its future.The survey is part of the City's Downtown Identity Project, which aims to create a refre...
Nov 06, 2021
Rebels' Lind and Red Deer's Lodewyk named to U17 rosters for Capital City Challenge
Red Deer Rebels forward Kalan Lind has been selected to play at the upcoming Capital City Challenge.The event runs Nov. 26-Dec. 1 in Ottawa, and is a four team tournament comprised of 66 Canadian juni...
Nov 06, 2021
Miller 'dumfounded' appeal dropped over Catholic Church's residential school payments
OTTAWA - Newly named Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller says he wants to get to the bottom of why Ottawa abandoned its appeal of a ruling releasing the Catholic Church from its settlement...
Nov 06, 2021
Two seniors' living communities hosting food drive all November
Residents of The Hamlets at Deer Park and The Hamlets at Red Deer are once again coming together to support the community during the holidays.The Hamlets Hampers of Hope food bank drive runs the whole...
Nov 06, 2021
Djokovic reaches Paris final to end record 7th year as No. 1
PARIS (AP) - Novak Djokovic will end the year at No. 1 for a record seventh time after rallying to beat Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-0, 7-6 (5) in the Paris Masters semifinals on Saturday. Djokovic, who also...
Nov 06, 2021
AHS offering free pre-diabetes and Type 2 management sessions
Residents working to manage pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are invited to attend free Alberta Health Services (AHS) information sessions online. Diabetes the Basics is offered as a four-part group s...
Nov 06, 2021
Elevator access to former Intermediate School main level unavailable Nov. 8 to 11
Construction on the 300 Level (main floor) of the former Intermediate School, 5205 48 Avenue, will prevent access to elevators starting Monday, November 8. The work, which includes repairs to flooring...
Nov 06, 2021