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New provincial health requirements for indoor Town recreation facilities in Ponoka
In response to new provincial health requirements announced in late October under Alberta's Restrictions Exemption Program, and in consultation with public health officials, the Town of Ponoka will be...
Nov 11, 2021
4 tied for lead in suspended 1st round of Houston Open
HOUSTON (AP) - Marc Leishman, Russell Henley, Talor Gooch and Luke List shared the lead Thursday in the suspended first round of the Houston Open, with List still on the course when darkness stopped p...
Nov 11, 2021
Road to the Alberta Bowl begins this weekend
The following are the draws for the 2021 ASAA Provincial High School Football Playoffs that will lead up to the 13th Alberta Bowl.Please note that the Brian Fryer (Top 4) Division of Tier I will be in...
Nov 11, 2021
Restriction Exemption Program for select Town facilities in Blackfalds
After two months of continuing the 1/3 fire code occupancy with social distancing and mandatory face-covering requirements, the Town of Blackfalds will now be implementing the Restriction Exemption Pr...
Nov 11, 2021
Red Deer Games Foundation - application period opens
The Red Deer Games Foundation is now accepting applications for financial assistance for Red Deer and area athletes. The Foundation provides financial assistance to individuals demonstrating a high le...
Nov 11, 2021
Petrochemical plant aims to enhance economic diversity in Grande Prairie region
Northern Petrochemical's announcement of plans to construct a $2.5 billion methanol and ammonia production facility in the Greenview Industrial Gateway south of Grande Prairie shined yet another light...
Nov 11, 2021
Red Deer River Naturalists hosting Zoom event with Myrna Pearman
The Red Deer River Naturalists are inviting Central Albertans to a Virtual Speaker Night by Zoom this month.It takes place Nov. 25, at 7:30 p.m. and features Guest Speaker Myrna Pearman.The topic is B...
Nov 11, 2021
Ponoka RCMP seeking public assistance with stolen vehicle located burned
Ponoka RCMP are asking for the public's help with any relevant video footage/recordings related to the theft of vehicle and its subsequent arson last week.On Tuesday, Nov. 2, at approximately 11:41 a....
Nov 11, 2021
Canadian players say domestic women's league needed now more than ever
TORONTO - Bridget Carleton made the Transatlantic trip home from Israel for this week's Canadian women's basketball camp. The 24-year-old joined Israeli team Ramat HaSharon only three weeks ago, addin...
Nov 11, 2021
Province hoping to "Accelerate" Alberta’s tech sector
Alberta's government is applauding a new business accelerator as part of a program that aims to create 20,000 jobs and $5 billion in technology firm revenue by 2030. Plug and Play aims to connect Albe...
Nov 11, 2021