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"Sofia's Night of Hundreds of Trees" supporting Central Alberta Humane Society
A local couple is once again putting their love for the holidays to use for a great cause. Vince Jackman and Tom Kereluk are hosting Sofia's Night of Hundreds of Trees where residents can view their c...
Dec 04, 2019 Some of 120 Christmas Trees that will be on display for public viewing during a pair of open houses Dec. 7 and 14 at 42 Comfort Close in Red Deer from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. both days.
St. Patrick’s Community School Modernization now complete
The modernization of St. Patrick's Community School in Red Deer is now complete.Officials with Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools say Phase 3 has wrapped up, with students, teachers and staff now enjo...
Dec 04, 2019 (Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools)
Toews voted "MLA of the Year" by legislature peers
EDMONTON - Finance Minister Travis Toews come on down.You've been voted Alberta's legislature member (MLA) of the year.The member for Grande Prairie-Wapiti was the top choice among his political peers...
Dec 04, 2019 Travis Toews, Alberta Finance Minister and Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA (Canadian Press)
Inuit sharing ancient knowledge of ice, sea and land with social media app Siku
HALIFAX - A social media app geared towards the outdoor lives of Inuit launched Wednesday with features that tie traditional knowledge to smartphone technology. The Siku app and web platform...
Dec 04, 2019
AHS launches Toys for Tickets campaign in Red Deer
Alberta Health Services is giving you an option to pay for a parking ticket while celebrating the spirit of the holiday season. AHS is allowing those who've recently received an AHS-issued parking tic...
Dec 04, 2019
Tyler Tardi not tardy in jump from junior curling to elite men's ranks
Tyler Tardi could have chased more national and international curling history in his final year of junior eligibility. The 21-year-old skip from Langley, B.C., and third Sterling Middleton won back-to...
Dec 04, 2019
Alberta spending $286M on nearly 300 new Mounties to combat rural crime
The Alberta government is adding 300 more police officers and 200 support staff to combat rural crime. The Provincial Police Service Agreement (PPSA) doesn't come cheap, though, as the province is spe...
Dec 04, 2019
Powell's consistency, both starting and coming off bench, good sign for Raptors
TORONTO - Consistency has been Norman Powell's biggest bugaboo in his four seasons with the Toronto Raptors. While the Raptors were lamenting Tuesday's overtime loss to the Miami Heat, one bright spot...
Dec 04, 2019
St. Petersburg mayor shoots down plan for Rays to play in Montreal before 2028
MONTREAL - A potential return of Major League Baseball to Montreal is on hold until at least 2028 after the mayor of St. Petersburg, Fla., said negotiations to split the Tampa Bay Rays' home dates hav...
Dec 04, 2019
Man charged in fatal pedestrian crash on Highway 2A
Charges have been laid after a vehicle versus pedestrian crash along Highway 2A claimed the life of a local 35-year-old man. The collision occurred just before 6 p.m. on Nov. 24, south of Blackfalds n...
Dec 04, 2019