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Legendary folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84
TORONTO - Gordon Lightfoot, the legendary folk singer whose silvery refrains told a tale of Canadian identity that was exported to listeners worldwide, has died at age 84. The musician died at a Toron...
May 01, 2023
Oklahoma governor signs gender-affirming care ban for kids
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma on Monday became the latest state to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors as Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill that makes it a felony for health care work...
May 01, 2023
Water conservation underway in Sylvan Lake
Water conservation is now underway in the town Sylvan Lake. Town officials thank all Lakers that work hard to protect this precious resource for future generations.No watering lawns, gardens, or yards...
May 01, 2023
Sylvan Lake Fire Ban in effect
A Fire Ban is in effect for the Town of Sylvan Lake, starting at 3:00 p.m. on Monday May 1, 2023. The Fire Ban includes:Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)Camp stovesSolid fuel barbecues (charcoal...
May 01, 2023
Fire Ban in effect for the Town of Ponoka
Due to a lack of moisture, warm windy conditions in the weather forecast and an ongoing fire hazard, Ponoka County Regional Fire Services has issued a full Fire Ban for the Town of Ponoka effective Mo...
May 01, 2023
Fire Ban now in effect for Red Deer County
As of May 1, 2023 at 10 a.m., a fire ban is in effect for Red Deer County. The County requires that: a) All outdoor fires presently burning within Red Deer County whether set with permission or under ...
May 01, 2023
Fire Restriction in effect for Lacombe County
Effective May 1, 2023, a Fire Restriction is in effect for all of Lacombe County due to expected warm temperatures and increased wind speeds. At this time, Lacombe County has cancelled current fire pe...
May 01, 2023
Six local ski patrollers win award for saving a life
Six local volunteer ski patrollers were given a prestigious award for saving a life this season.The recipients received the Lifesaving Award from the Canadian Ski Patrol's (CSP) Red Deer Zone on April...
May 01, 2023
Pope's willingness to return sacred items means they will come home: national chief
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the Pope's willingness to return Indigenous artifacts stored at the Vatican Museum suggests the items will make their way home. Chief RoseAnne ...
May 01, 2023
Red Deer photo laser locations for May 2023
The City of Red Deer and Red Deer RCMP have released their photo radar locations for the month of May.The City of Red Deer's Automated Traffic Enforcement Program includes photo laser, red light camer...
May 01, 2023