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Crashed COVID-19 booking site another difficulty and frustration: Shandro
Health Minister Tyler Shandro says even though the COVID-19 vaccination appointment booking system crashed this morning, that's not slowing the distribution of vaccines.At 8 a.m. Albertans born in 194...
Feb 24, 2021
Government says spring session will fund health care, create jobs
The Alberta legislature will reconvene this week with the tabling of Budget 2021 on Thursday.According to provincial officials, there will be a focus on strengthening the health-care system to fight C...
Feb 24, 2021
Red Deer with a record 574 active COVID-19 cases
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Red Deer as of Wednesday sits at a record 574, an increase of 15 over Tuesday.There have been 2,085 recoveries in the city, an increase of 37 as the total number...
Feb 24, 2021
'The Tiger I know is a survivor and a fighter,' Bill Paul weighs in on Tiger Woods
Longtime Canadian Open tournament director Bill Paul remembers the summer of 2000 well. He learned in early July of that year that Tiger Woods - already a phenom just a few years into his pro career -...
Feb 24, 2021
Canadian women exit SheBelieves Cup on losing note, blanked 2-0 by Brazil
ORLANDO - Canada paid for some slack defending in the first half Wednesday, beaten 2-0 by Brazil in the SheBelieves Cup. The Canadian women were second-best for much of the game at Exploria Stadium. D...
Feb 24, 2021
EMX 21 prepares Alberta for emergency hazard season
Alberta's government is strengthening the province's disaster response as experts gather virtually for the annual emergency management exercise.At Emergency Management Exercise 2021 - also known as EM...
Feb 24, 2021
New Animal Control Bylaw approved by Ponoka town council
Ponoka town council has approved a new Animal Control Bylaw that regulates both cats and dogs. Under the new bylaw, all cats and dogs aged six months and older that reside in Ponoka are required to be...
Feb 24, 2021
Man charged with child rape volunteered with senior college
PORTLAND, Maine - A retired drama teacher accused of sexually assaulting boys in Massachusetts and New York was allowed to teach in a program for senior citizens that's affiliated with the University ...
Feb 24, 2021
Council code of conduct investigation concludes in Innisfail
An external investigation into council code of conduct matters in the Town of Innisfail which began last November has now concluded. Town officials say council heard a presentation from Shari-Anne Doo...
Feb 24, 2021
City to review Provincial budget for municipal impacts
The City of Red Deer will be closely watching the Provincial budget on Thursday to find out how it will affect municipal financial sustainability and the economic recovery of the community. According ...
Feb 24, 2021