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New playgrounds going in at two Lacombe parks
New playground equipment is ready to be installed at two sites in Lacombe. Playground closures will take place starting Oct. 9 so equipment can be replaced at Essex Park and Michener Subdivision. Cons...
Sep 17, 2018
Not guilty pleas in fatal highway crash near Red Deer
A woman charged with impaired driving in a fatal crash west of Red Deer last year entered not guilty pleas in Red Deer Court of Queen's Bench on Monday. Trial for Bobbi Crotty got underway with the 24...
Sep 17, 2018
Brazil knocks off Canada 3-1 at world volleyball championship
RUSE, Bulgaria - Reigning Olympic champion Brazil ended Canada’s unbeaten run at the world volleyball championship. Brazil downed Canada 3-1 (25-22, 19-25, 25-23, 25-18) on Monday in Pool B acti...
Sep 17, 2018
Maurice says young defenceman Morrissey catching on quick with Jets
WINNIPEG - Head coach Paul Maurice says Josh Morrissey is a rare player and he’s happy the young defenceman is sticking with the Winnipeg Jets. The former restricted free agent signed a two-year...
Sep 17, 2018
World-renowned Ornithologist coming to Red Deer
Be sure to mark Tuesday October 16th on your calendar! The Kerry Wood Nature Centre in Red Deer is hosting a special presentation from world-renowned Ornithologist Dr. David Bird who has led the campa...
Sep 17, 2018
Bill Cosby's wife wants ethics board to investigate judge
Days before a court hearing that could send her famous husband to prison, Bill Cosby’s wife intensified her attacks on a judge she has called “arrogant,” ”corrupt” and &#...
Sep 17, 2018
Tisci's first Burberry show a London Fashion Week hit
LONDON - All eyes were on Burberry Monday as new chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci showed his first collection for the venerable British house. It was a diverse, wide-ranging show, both showcasing...
Sep 17, 2018
'Stopped him in his tracks:' Outrage after ex-pro hockey player kills grizzly
A former professional hockey player is facing a backlash after he posted photos of a massive dead grizzly bear he hunted in Yukon. Tim Brent, who was born in Ontario and played for several teams in th...
Sep 17, 2018
B.C. aims to implement provincial pain strategy: patients' advocate
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government is working on a provincial pain strategy that would provide greater access to services for chronic conditions such as arthritis, back pain and fibromyalgia,...
Sep 17, 2018
Road closure on 48 Avenue this week
A road closure will be in effect at 48 Avenue between 49 Street and 50 Street (Ross St.) this Wednesday. Starting at 10:30 a.m., the closure will occur in order to accommodate a scheduled water valve ...
Sep 17, 2018