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AHS warns against hantavirus
CENTRAL ZONE - Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to take simple steps to protect themselves from hantavirus. Hantavirus, a potentially fatal illness that primarily affects the lungs...
Jun 01, 2017
Development of former Ponoka Hospital site moving forward
PONOKA- Town Council has given first reading to a proposed bylaw to amend the land use designation of lands located at the north end of 50 Street. The bylaw is to facilitate the proposed redevelopment...
Jun 01, 2017
Industry Committee Tables Report on Manufacturing in Canada
OTTAWA – The House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry Science and Technology, for which Red Deer - Mountain View MP Earl Dreeshen serves as Vice Chair, has tabled its report on the state ...
Jun 01, 2017
AHS pushes prevention and supports on World No Tobacco Day
Alberta Health Services wants you to butt out, that is to say put out your cigarette and seek help with quitting. May 31 is World No Tobacco Day, observed annually in conjunction with the World Health...
May 31, 2017
Central Albertans given Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers
A number of Albertans were honoured this week receiving the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. A ceremony was held at the Legislature in Edmonton to present the 45 recipients with their award. &#...
May 31, 2017
“Lock it or Lose it” campaign continues in Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP and volunteers with Red Deer Citizens on Patrol (COP) continued their work on the "Lock it or Lose it" public education campaign on May 27, visually checking 103 vehicles in a busy parki...
May 31, 2017
MPC approves new residence building at RDC
Another capital project related to the 2019 Canada Winter Games is moving forward. The City of Red Deer Municipal Planning Commision has approved a new residence building at Red Deer College. The 145-...
May 31, 2017
Jim Pattison donates $50M to Saskatchewan Children's Hospital
SASKATOON – Canadian businessman and philanthropist Jim Pattison, has made another significant donation to health care in western Canada. This time, it’s $50 million to the Children’...
May 31, 2017
Province announces $100M in funding for rural infrastructure projects
The Alberta government is committing $100 million to rural infrastructure projects. Alberta's Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program will support 87 projects in 50 communities over the next y...
May 31, 2017
Red Deer Royals embark on 48th season with annual Showband Classic
Now that they've settled into their new digs, the world-class Red Deer Royals Marching Show Band can look ahead to a busy rest of 2017. The Royals moved into their new fieldhouse at St. Joseph High Sc...
May 31, 2017