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AHS lifts water advisory at Buffalo Lake
A water quality advisory for Buffalo Lake at Rochon Sands has been rescinded, AHS said Thursday.The advisory was issued July 31 due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria. "Water quality has returned to...
Sep 03, 2020

City eyeing big fines for illegal wastewater dumping
Fines for dumping dangerous prohibited substances into wastewater sewers around Red Deer could soon skyrocket.City council gave first and second reading on Monday to a Utility Bylaw amendment that wou...
Sep 03, 2020

Push on for Alberta bottle depots to accept cannabis containers for refunds
EDMONTON - The group that oversees bottle depots in Alberta says people should be allowed to drop off cannabis containers and get a small refund just as they do for bottles and cans.The Alberta Bottle...
Sep 03, 2020

Central Alberta Wingfest encourages supporting local this month
The Rotary Club of Red Deer - Urban Spirits is continuing their annual Central Alberta WingFest in 2020, with a unique twist as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic."This is an opportunity for us to give...
Sep 03, 2020

Gustafson feels open-minded approach will be beneficial in Elite Series events
Jeff Gustafson believes an open-minded approach will help him net a second straight Bassmasters Classic berth. The Kenora, Ont., resident is currently No. 33 in the Elite Series st...
Sep 03, 2020

Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley out for several weeks due to knee sprain
Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley will be sidelined for several weeks with a knee strain sustained late in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to visiting Montreal. Coach Greg Vanney said an MRI showed that the 33-ye...
Sep 03, 2020

Parents in court demanding Quebec offer remote learning option for all who want it
MONTREAL - A lawyer representing a group of Quebec parents is in court today trying to compel the province's Education Department to provide an online learning option for all families who wa...
Sep 03, 2020

Military members asked to use federal government's COVID-19 tracking app
OTTAWA - Canadian Armed Forces members and their civilian colleagues in the Department of National Defence are being strongly encouraged to download the federal government's smartphone application for...
Sep 03, 2020

Tories ask languages czar to probe choice of WE Charity for student program
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives are asking the official languages commissioner to investigate the government's choice of WE Charity to run a student grant program, saying the move showed contempt t...
Sep 03, 2020

Facebook group aims to keep Halloween alive and safe in Red Deer during COVID-19
A local parent wants to help ensure Red Deer kids can still enjoy Halloween to the fullest while following COVID-19 public health guidelines.Alysa Marance has created the Red Deer Trick or Treat Faceb...
Sep 03, 2020