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Football Alberta names Senior Bowl 'North' team
After a two year hiatus, Football Alberta will once again be running their annual Senior Bowl High School All-Star Game for Graduating Grade 12s. The game itself will be held at noon on Monday, May 23...
Apr 14, 2022

Alberta Legislature seeking anthem singers
The Alberta Legislature is seeking singers to perform O' Canada for the Legislative Assembly throughout the year."The Legislature is the people's house; we want to give Albertans an opportunity to sha...
Apr 14, 2022

Coach Walton returning to RDP Queens volleyball squad
Thanks to his improved health, Talbot Walton is returning to coach the RDP Queens Volleyball team. "We are extremely grateful that Talbot's health has steadily progressed, so that he can continue the ...
Apr 14, 2022

Multiple traffic disruptions planned in Red Deer next week
CORRECTION - The City announced April 29 a correction to the traffic disruption listed below (see in bold)Red Deer drivers are being advised of a road closure at the 54 Avenue and 60 Street intersecti...
Apr 14, 2022

Two local organizations earn awards from Inclusion Alberta
Olds College and UFA are being lauded as recent recipients of Community Inclusion awards from Inclusion Alberta.Inclusion Alberta is a non-profit advocating on behalf of children and adults with devel...
Apr 14, 2022

LA political donor gets 30 years in prison for fetish deaths
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A federal judge has sentenced a wealthy California Democratic donor to 30 years in prison for injecting two men with lethal doses of drugs. Prosecutors on Thursday asked for a life ...
Apr 14, 2022

Trial date set for central Alberta man charged in threats with a weapon incident
A trial has been set for a west central Alberta man accused of threats with a weapon earlier this year.Michael Mackinaw, 38, of the O'Chiese First Nation, is scheduled for trial in Rocky Mountain Hous...
Apr 14, 2022

Man blaming Trump's 'orders' for riot actions found guilty
WASHINGTON (AP) - An Ohio man who testified that he was "following presidential orders" from Donald Trump when he stormed the U.S. Capitol was convicted Thursday of obstructing Congress from certifyin...
Apr 14, 2022

Nine local communities part of provincial Rural Entrepreneur Stream
Nine central Alberta municipalities are now participating in the Government of Alberta's Rural Entrepreneur Stream, a part of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).The nine are each members...
Apr 14, 2022

Canada to seek justice for sexual violence victims in Ukraine: Freeland
CALGARY - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada is committed to seeking justice for Ukrainian women and children as allegations mount of sexual violence by Russian soldiers. Speaking in ...
Apr 14, 2022