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Two seniors' living communities hosting food drive all November
Residents of The Hamlets at Deer Park and The Hamlets at Red Deer are once again coming together to support the community during the holidays.The Hamlets Hampers of Hope food bank drive runs the whole...
Nov 06, 2021

Djokovic reaches Paris final to end record 7th year as No. 1
PARIS (AP) - Novak Djokovic will end the year at No. 1 for a record seventh time after rallying to beat Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-0, 7-6 (5) in the Paris Masters semifinals on Saturday. Djokovic, who also...
Nov 06, 2021

AHS offering free pre-diabetes and Type 2 management sessions
Residents working to manage pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are invited to attend free Alberta Health Services (AHS) information sessions online. Diabetes the Basics is offered as a four-part group s...
Nov 06, 2021

Elevator access to former Intermediate School main level unavailable Nov. 8 to 11
Construction on the 300 Level (main floor) of the former Intermediate School, 5205 48 Avenue, will prevent access to elevators starting Monday, November 8. The work, which includes repairs to flooring...
Nov 06, 2021

The Lending Cupboard brimming with excess medical equipment
Red Deer non-profit The Lending Cupboard has an unusual problem, and needs the community's help to solve it.A long-time agency based in the city, but serving all central Alberta, The Lending Cupboard ...
Nov 06, 2021

Artist A.J. McCoy's work showcased at Lacombe Memorial Centre
The City of Lacombe is proud to showcase the work of artist A.J. McCoy at the Lacombe Memorial Centre (LMC).This is a return to Canada for McCoy, after being seen throughout the United States at sever...
Nov 06, 2021

Innisfail RCMP arrest wanted Edmonton man
A 38-year-old man from Edmonton is facing numerous charges following his arrest in Innisfail.At about 11 p.m. on Halloween, police say, while conducting proactive patrols with town limits, members con...
Nov 06, 2021

Canadians set back clocks this weekend as debate over seasonal time changes continues
Most Canadians have the chance to catch up on some sleep when clocks move back an hour Sunday, but an Ontario politician is optimistic it could be the last time for the country's most populous provinc...
Nov 06, 2021

Biden hails infrastructure win as 'monumental step forward'
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Saturday hailed Congress' passage of his $1 trillion infrastructure package as a "monumental step forward for the nation" after fractious fellow Democrats reso...
Nov 06, 2021

'It's going to be crazy': Snowbirds at campground eager for U.S. border reopening
MILK RIVER, Alta. - Nearly two years of being caged in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic has some snowbirds anxiously waiting in their motorhomes and trailers in southern Alberta.The Eight Flags Cam...
Nov 06, 2021