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MLA Stephan to seek re-election, with one opponent declared
Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan says he hopes to seek re-election in spring 2023.In a statement to rdnewsNOW this week, Stephan, who was elected in 2019, confirms as much."While much good has occurre...
Nov 04, 2022
QB Rourke ready as Lions prepare to host Stampeders in western semifinal
VANCOUVER - David Menard is one of the few remaining B.C. Lions who knows what it's like to suit up for a playoff game in Vancouver. It's been six years since the Lions faced the Winnipeg Blue Bombers...
Nov 04, 2022
Conditional Sentence Order for man charged in Sylvan Lake weapons complaint
A central Alberta man charged in a Sylvan Lake weapons complaint has been given a 15-month Conditional Sentence Order (CSO) and 10-year firearms prohibition following the conclusion of his trial in Re...
Nov 04, 2022
Hundreds gather to support ‘Freedom Convoy’ protesters charged with mischief
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A large crowd formed outside of the Lethbridge Courthouse on Friday, showing their support for three people charged in connection to alleged events at the Coutts border blockade in Fe...
Nov 04, 2022
Red Deer RCMP seize illicit drugs in Red Deer motel
An Edmonton man is facing charges after Red Deer Mounties seized fentanyl from a local hotel room this week.On Nov. 2, 2022, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Red Deer RCMP were called to a north end motel ...
Nov 04, 2022
Some Saskatchewan community members sleeping with guns after stabbing rampage: chief
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - The chief of a First Nation where there was a mass stabbing says some people are still sleeping with their guns as Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan gathered to call for immedi...
Nov 04, 2022
Lacombe City Hall takes next step in renovations plan
Lacombe's City Hall is on its way to getting a facelift.After 20 years of use, the city has been considering renovations to the building geared towards security, efficient use of space and better func...
Nov 04, 2022
Red Deer region unemployment rate rises in October
The Red Deer region's unemployment rate rose one per cent from September to October.That according to the latest Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada which shows a jobless rate of 5.5 per cent i...
Nov 04, 2022
Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom advisories lifted
Alberta Health Services (AHS) says recent weather has cooled lake and reservoir water temperatures to such an extent that blue-green algae is no longer a health concern in the region.Officials say thi...
Nov 04, 2022
Canada Wolverines begin journey to 2025 Rugby League World Cup with game in Tampa
While the Canada Ravens women compete at the Rugby League World Cup currently underway in England, Canada's men are taking their first steps towards the 2025 tournament. The men, known as the Wolverin...
Nov 04, 2022