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Nominate someone now for a 2024 Mayor's Recognition Award
The City of Red Deer is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Mayor's Recognition Awards.These awards honour individuals, groups and teams who have made a special contribution that has brought honour...
Mar 16, 2024
Red Deer RCMP to host 'Shred It' event March 27
Did you know that March is Fraud Prevention Month? On March 27, between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., Red Deer RCMP Youth and Community Action Team (YCAT) will be on location at Carnival Cinemas for their...
Mar 16, 2024
Road Closure on Taylor Drive and 43 Street
A portion of Taylor Drive south of 43 Street will be closed for two weeks as City crews work on Waskasoo Creek.From Monday, March 11 to Friday, March 22, the right hand turning lane onto 43 Street wil...
Mar 16, 2024
Alberta NDP has its six leadership candidates
The Alberta NDP has finalized the list of candidates vying for party leadership.Party members will vote to elect one of the six following people:Jodi Calahoo StonehouseKathleen Ganley Sarah Hoffman Gi...
Mar 16, 2024
Furless raccoon, dubbed 'Rufus', rescued and given refuge in Nova Scotia shelter
HALIFAX - A rare bald raccoon is in the care of a Nova Scotia shelter, where staff hope she'll grow her fur coat - including a bandit-like, black streak across her eyes. Hope Swinimer, the director of...
Mar 16, 2024
Despite hours of negotiations, armed man killed by police in eastend Calgary standoff
A 30-hour armed standoff with Calgary police that forced some residents of a southeast neighbourhood out of their homes came to an end on Friday night after officers shot a man dead. Police had been s...
Mar 16, 2024
Some doctors sneak education into their online content to drown out misinformation
TORONTO - When Dr. Siobhan Deshauer makes online videos, her primary goal is to demystify medicine. Her secondary goal? "I call it 'smuggling in education,'" said the physician and YouTuber, who boast...
Mar 16, 2024
India announces multi-phase general elections starting April 19 with results expected on June 4
NEW DELHI (AP) - India on Saturday announced its general elections will start on April 19 and results are expected on June 4. The voting will stretch over six weeks and seven phases, with different st...
Mar 16, 2024
NHL roundup: Jets, Kings post shutouts in one-sided wins
WINNIPEG, Man. (AP) - Tyler Toffoli scored his first two goals since being traded to Winnipeg and Laurent Brossoit stopped 21 shots for his second shutout of the season for the Jets in a 6-0 win over ...
Mar 15, 2024
Toffoli, Brossoit help Jets soar past struggling Ducks 6-0
WINNIPEG - Tyler Toffoli scored his first two goals since being traded to the Winnipeg Jets and Laurent Brossoit made 21 saves for his second shutout of the season in a 6-0 victory over the Anaheim Du...
Mar 15, 2024