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Red Deer Regional Hospital recognized again for surgical program
Red Deer Regional Hospital (RDRH) is being recognized for its quality of care and positive results related to its surgical patients and program.The honour comes from the American College of Surgeons (...
Nov 20, 2021
Volunteer Opportunities on Ponoka's Police Advisory and Community Enhancement committees
The Town of Ponoka is looking for volunteers who are passionate about Ponoka to serve on the following two Council advisory committees:-Police Advisory Committee-Community Enhancement Committee Adviso...
Nov 20, 2021
More supportive living beds coming to Drayton and Ponoka
Seniors in Drayton Valley and Ponoka in need of supportive living accommodations will soon be resting much more comfortably.This week, Alberta Health Services (AHS) announced that the Seasons Retireme...
Nov 20, 2021
Ponoka wrapping up busy construction season
The construction season is nearly over for workers in Ponoka, where numerous projects were completed this year.That includes $1.5 million invested in roadway and sidewalk improvements alone, such as:-...
Nov 20, 2021
Canada falls just short of podium in World Cup bobsled opener
IGLS, Austria (AP) - Canadians Justin Kripps and Cam Stones finished just off the podium in fourth in season-opening World Cup two-man bobsled Saturday. Kripps of Summerland, B.C., and Stones from Whi...
Nov 20, 2021
Traffic disruption at intersection of 67 Street and Gaetz Avenue
Red Deer drivers are advised of a traffic disruption on Sunday, November 21 at the intersection of 67 Street and Gaetz (50) avenue as crews complete work on the traffic lights.Starting at approximatel...
Nov 20, 2021
Quebec zoo hoping to vaccinate wild animals against COVID-19 over coming weeks
MONTREAL - After millions of Quebecers rolled up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines, it could soon be zoo animals' turn to get the shot. The Granby Zoo, east of Montreal, says it is hoping in the com...
Nov 20, 2021
Mistrial declared in case of man charged in 18 Texas deaths
DALLAS (AP) - A Texas judge declared a mistrial Friday in the first murder case against a man charged with killing 18 older women in the Dallas area over a two-year span, and a defense attorney said h...
Nov 20, 2021
Denver suburb to pay $15M to settle Elijah McClain lawsuit
DENVER (AP) - The Denver suburb of Aurora has agreed to pay $15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the parents of Elijah McClain, a Black man who died after suburban Denver police stopped him on t...
Nov 20, 2021
Former NFL player Zac Stacy charged with attacking ex
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Former NFL running back Zac Stacy has been arrested after the mother of his child showed detectives video of him attacking her at her central Florida home, authorities said. Stacy...
Nov 20, 2021