Author Archives:
City manager seeks to reduce over-regulation, make Red Deer more business friendly
Red Deer's new City Manager says fewer government regulations would go a long way towards making our city more business friendly. Allan Seabrooke said as much to over 100 business and community leader...
Sep 11, 2019 Red Deer city manager Allan Seabrooke was the guest speaker at the Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday. Seabrooke hopes to see reduced regulations from all levels of government moving forward in hopes of boosting economic development in the region and beyond.
Lacombe reviewing solid waste system
The City of Lacombe is seeking to engage the public about the future of solid waste collection in the community.The City is working with Tetra-Tech Canada Inc. to conduct a comprehensive review of the...
Sep 11, 2019
Crown says former hostage Joshua Boyle is lying about wife's supposed failings
OTTAWA - Former overseas hostage Joshua Boyle is lying about his wife Caitlan Coleman's being a neglectful, unfit mother, a Crown attorney said Monday. Prosecutor Jason Neubauer said Boyle, who i...
Sep 11, 2019
Pair charged in 2017 Morningside home invasion
Two arrests have been made in relation to a home invasion that occurred more than two years ago south of Ponoka. Robert Handy, 29, of no fixed address and Shawn Metzger, 37, of Red Deer have been join...
Sep 11, 2019
Political parties face fatigue as Manitoba moves from one campaign to the next
WINNIPEG - Politicians and supporters in Manitoba had less than 24 hours to take in the results of a provincial election before diving into the federal one. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday&...
Sep 11, 2019
Red Deer RCMP charge 11 people with solicitation offences
City Mounties say they have arrested and charged 11 people during an enforcement initiative targeting criminal activities in downtown Red Deer.In August, various units including the Downtown Unit and ...
Sep 11, 2019
Pipeline construction hampered by hearings, permits, court action: report
VANCOUVER - A report from environmental group Stand.earth says it expects construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to be delayed by detailed route hearings, outstanding provincial permits...
Sep 11, 2019
First witness at Quebec man's double murder trial describes screams, struggle
ST-JEROME, Que. - The jury at the trial of a Quebec man facing two counts of first-degree murder heard testimony Monday from a neighbour who heard horrifying screams and saw a struggle on the day...
Sep 11, 2019
David Hearn earned PGA Tour card despite hurricane Dorian weighing on him
As David Hearn's up-and-down shot almost went straight into the hole on No. 18, he knew he was in an excellent position to return to the PGA Tour. But his mind, admittedly, was elsewhere. The Canadian...
Sep 11, 2019
Letter: There's no need for hurtful Facebook comments
I am writing this in response to a media release that occurred several weeks ago regarding my son. I am hoping to bring some awareness, understanding and compassion to a subject that is often received...
Sep 11, 2019