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Canadian Olympic champion bobsledder Doug Anakin dies at 89
INVERMERE, B.C. - Douglas Anakin, who helped Canada win Olympic bobsled gold in 1964, has died at age 89. Anakin, Peter Kirby and brothers John and Vic Emery claimed four-man gold at the 1964 Win...
Apr 30, 2020
Nova Scotians hit with second tragedy in two weeks after military chopper crash
HALIFAX - A province still reeling from a horrific mass shooting less than two weeks ago is now dealing with news that a military helicopter operating from a Halifax-based frigate crashed off Gre...
Apr 30, 2020
Youth HQ offering virtual programming during pandemic
Though the building may be closed to the public, Youth HQ continues to delivery it's programming to children and youth during this time of isolation. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer and District ...
Apr 30, 2020
Ponoka offers tips for building a proper fire pit
With the arrival of warmer weather, it's the time of year many people enjoy roasting hot dogs or marshmallows over a backyard fire pit. As you grab your lawn chair and head to the backyard, Ponoka res...
Apr 30, 2020
18 rural Alberta doctors say no trust in government, some will end hospital work
EDMONTON - Eighteen rural physicians say they no longer trust the government and some of them will no longer work in hospitals after the COVID-19 pandemic despite recent fee changes.The doctors from W...
Apr 30, 2020
Red Deer County moving forward with rural fiber optic network
Red Deer County has taken a step forward in establishing a high-speed broadband internet network throughout the county.Council this week awarded an operational and construction management services con...
Apr 30, 2020
JA Southern Alberta offers online programming for students
JA (Junior Achievement) Southern Alberta has announced that volunteers, donors, parents and students in southern Alberta now have access to JA Digital Campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.JA Digital Ca...
Apr 30, 2020
Global philanthropists, experts call for COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan
OTTAWA - Leading philanthropists and immunization experts say the world lacks the ability to properly manufacture, finance and distribute a COVID-19 vaccine, even if one were found by the end of the y...
Apr 30, 2020
Oil and gas drilling forecast revised to 49-year low as producers cut spending
CALGARY - The Petroleum Services Association of Canada has revised its 2020 Canadian drilling forecast to an almost 50-year record low of 3,100 oil and gas wells, a level not seen since 2,900 wells we...
Apr 30, 2020
Blackfalds RV Dump Station to be moved to All Star Park
The 2020 capital budget for the Town of Blackfalds included the construction of a new RV dump station to replace the existing facility located at the corner of Westwood Drive and Stanley Street.With t...
Apr 30, 2020