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Council approves additional funding allocations for homelessness initiatives
Red Deer city council has approved revised funding streams containing extra funding aimed at tackling homelessness in the community.The new allocations recommended by the Community Housing Advisory Bo...
Jun 16, 2020
$60,000 in air monitoring stolen in north Red Deer
City Mounties are turning to the public for help as they try to track down $60,000 worth of air monitoring equipment that was stolen from a vehicle in north Red Deer.Red Deer RCMP say the equipment wa...
Jun 16, 2020
Alberta relaunches Open Farm Days
This year's edition of Open Farm Days will take place August 15 and 16 across the province."Albertans, now more than ever, are interested in exploring and learning more about Alberta grown food and th...
Jun 16, 2020
Review of monuments sparks discussion of colonial narratives in N.L. history
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A review of statues that commemorate colonizing figures in Newfoundland and Labrador's history has reignited criticism of "discovery" narratives glorified in the province's culture....
Jun 16, 2020
Canada-U.S. border restrictions extended 30 days
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada and the United States will continue to limit non-essential travel between the two countries until at least July 21.Despite mounting pressure from bus...
Jun 16, 2020
Red Deer County lifting seasonal road bans
As of Wednesday, June 17, at 7:00 a.m., Red Deer County will be removing all enacted road bans. The Operations Department will continue to monitor road conditions and information will be made availabl...
Jun 16, 2020
Indigenous Peoples in U.S. stand with BLM, but await their own reckoning
WASHINGTON - First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in Canada and the United States are showing solidarity with the Black community as widespread demands for social change sweep across the g...
Jun 16, 2020
Traffic disruption at Gaetz Avenue and 67 Street for storm system repairs
Motorists and pedestrians are advised of a multi-day traffic disruption at Gaetz Avenue and 67 Street starting Saturday, June 20.Crews will replace a storm manhole, catch basin and lead, which require...
Jun 16, 2020
YMCA offering summer day camps at Northside Community Centre
At YMCA summer day camps at the Northside Community Centre, kids have the chance to learn, be active and forge friendships that can last a lifetime!Register now in full-day camps, running July 6 to Au...
Jun 16, 2020
Lethbridge city council backs Brier bid
LETHBRIDGE, AB- Lethbridge City Council has approved the funding for the bid of hosting the Brier Curling Tournament in 2022.With a vote of 7-2, the city will give $1 million to submit the bid to see ...
Jun 16, 2020