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Building permit values drop in December
The City of Red Deer reports that permit values decreased in the month of December 2024, with 36 permits valued at $1.9 million, compared with 63 permits issued in December 2023 worth $7.7 million. Ye...
Jan 22, 2025
Sylvan Lake Fire Department responds to call on Lakeshore Dr.
The Sylvan Lake Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on Monday that turned out to be just smoke.That evening they responded to a residential building on Lakeshore Drive and 44 Str...
Jan 22, 2025
Supreme Court certifies B.C.'s class-action lawsuit against opioid providers
British Columbia's attorney general says the Supreme Court of Canada has certified the province's class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors. Niki Sharma says B.C. can now proc...
Jan 22, 2025
Trial dates set for one of six charged in central Alberta auto crimes investigation
Trial dates have been set for one of six people charged following a year-long investigation into an organized auto theft and revinning operation. Quinn Olson, 49, of Red Deer, is scheduled for trial i...
Jan 22, 2025
Mount Polley boss says 2014 B.C. mine spill not toxic as firm faces fisheries charges
The president of the company involved in the Mount Polley environmental disaster that poured millions of cubic metres of mine tailings into B.C. waterways 10 years ago says the material spilled wasn't...
Jan 22, 2025
McDavid calls three-game suspension 'harsh' but understands league's decision
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid admitted that he's not proud of cross-checking an opponent on the face. But, the Edmonton Oilers captain and three-time Hart Trophy winner said that NHL officials need to be ...
Jan 22, 2025
Poilievre 'not aware' of more than two genders; says there are other priorities
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he is only aware of two genders - male and female - and that the government should leave people alone. In an interview with CP24 news channel, Poilie...
Jan 22, 2025
Mistrial declared after New Hampshire jury deadlocks in youth detention center rape case
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A judge declared a mistrial Wednesday after jurors said they were deadlocked in the case of a former worker at New Hampshire's youth detention center charged with raping a 14-year...
Jan 22, 2025
Traffic disruptions coming to 19 Street for signal light repairs
The City of Red Deer would like to advise drivers of upcoming traffic disruptions on 19 Street. From Jan. 27-Feb. 14, the intersections of 19 Street and 46 Avenue, as well as 19 Street and 40 Avenue w...
Jan 22, 2025
Government cuts $500K in funding to Alberta disability organization
Another disability advocacy organization says its funding has been cut by the Alberta government.Trish Bowman, chief executive of Inclusion Alberta, said Wednesday the government informed her earlier ...
Jan 22, 2025