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Automakers shut North American plants over coronavirus fears
DETROIT - Concerns about the spreading coronavirus are forcing most of North America's auto plants to close, at least temporarily. Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota said they would...
Mar 18, 2020
Alberta announces $50M COVID-19 fund
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced a series of measures aimed at protecting Alberta's families and economy during the COVID-19 crisis.Kenney says the measures will provide immediate financial ...
Mar 18, 2020
Get out of jail? Inmates fearful of virus argue for release
NEW YORK - Coronavirus has become a "get out of jail" card for hundreds of low-level inmates across the country, and even hard-timers are seeking their freedom with the argument that it's not a matter...
Mar 18, 2020
Trump's economic rescue package could approach $1 trillion
WASHINGTON - In a massive federal effort, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored ordinary people - par...
Mar 18, 2020
Red Deer Food Bank COVID-19 update
The Red Deer Food Bank has shared an update on how it is working to ensure everyone's safety during the COVID-19 pandemic."In this time of uncertainty, the safety and well-being of our clients, suppor...
Mar 18, 2020
Alberta gives daily COVID-19 update
As of Wednesday, 22 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the province, bringing the total number of cases in Alberta to 119. There remains three confirmed cases in the Central zone, inc...
Mar 18, 2020
RDC adjusts to new reality
Red Deer College is working to adjust to its "new normal" now that all in-person classes for the rest of the semester are suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. RDC is working to find online solution...
Mar 18, 2020
Chamber of commerce suspends all March, April events
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce has suspended all upcoming events for the remainder of March and all of April in response to evolving protocols regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The Cha...
Mar 18, 2020
180 kilograms of ground meat stolen from food bank in Edson
EDSON - Police have charged a man after $3,100 worth of goods, including 180 kilograms of ground beef were stolen from a food bank in western Alberta.RCMP say the thief also caused more than $700 in d...
Mar 18, 2020
C.P. Blakely School student named Stollery Children’s Hospital Champion
It has been a few years since Kaden Howard recovered from serious injuries at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton following a near-fatal accident. Kaden has since bounced back into action and...
Mar 18, 2020 (Photo submitted)