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MISSING: Pierre Saddleback, 29, of Ponoka
Dec. 24 - RCMP say they have located Pierre Justin Saddleback, safe and well.
Dec 24, 2019 Pierre Saddleback, 29, of Ponoka, was last seen on Dec. 23. RCMP say there is concern for his well-being.

Stettler woman among Alberta 4-H 2019 Hall Of Fame inductees
Two outstanding Albertans including one from central Alberta, are being recognized for their longtime service to 4-H and their communities.Sally Barkwell from Peace River and Leora Carothers from Stet...
Dec 24, 2019 Minister Dreeshen with the 2019 4-H Hall of Fame inductees. (Agriculture and Forestry)

Investing in biodiversity monitoring
Research into the biodiversity of Alberta's ecosystems has received a boost from the Province.On Dec. 19, the Government announced it will be providing a $3.7-million grant to the Alberta Biodiversity...
Dec 24, 2019 (Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute)

Queen Elizabeth II to admit 'bumpy' year in Christmas speech
LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II plans to acknowledge that both Britain and her family have endured a difficult year by saying during her Christmas message that it has been a "bumpy" time. The pre-recorded...
Dec 24, 2019

'Just Mercy' aims for justice on death row, and in Hollywood
NEW YORK - Michael B. Jordan doesn't usually get star struck. Bryan Stevenson had a different effect on him. Stevenson, whom Jordan plays in the legal drama "Just Mercy," has led one of the most succe...
Dec 24, 2019

Rapper DaBaby detained hours after toy giveaway, concert
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby was detained in North Carolina hours after he gave away toys to children and shortly after his concert. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police issued citations t...
Dec 24, 2019

Avalanche Canada issues warning for mountains across southern B.C. and Alberta
REVELSTOKE, B.C. - A special public avalanche warning has been issued for southern Alberta and B.C. going into the holiday season.The warning is intended for recreational users of backcountry and fron...
Dec 24, 2019

RDC Athletics celebrates first semester accomplishments
Officials with RDC Athletics are celebrating numerous accomplishments of Red Deer College teams from the first semester. The RDC Cross Country Running team and both soccer squads have already complete...
Dec 24, 2019 (RDC Athletics)

Local food drive ends Christmas Eve
Today marks the final day of a local food drive to help those less fortunate in our community.The Holiday Food Drive allows local shoppers to stop by the Real Canadian Superstore, Real Canadian Wholes...
Dec 24, 2019 Red Deer Food Bank Society

Melania Trump silently forges path through impeachment
WASHINGTON - Hillary Clinton spent the morning of her husband's impeachment visiting Capitol Hill to rally Democrats to his side. Pat Nixon kept assuring reporters her husband wouldn't quit - right up...
Dec 24, 2019