Author Archives:
Christmas baby for endangered southern resident killer whales
A new calf has been born to the J pod of British Columbia's endangered southern resident killer whales. The U.S.-based Center for Whale Research says the calf was first spotted in Washington state's P...
Dec 28, 2023
Red Deer & District Community Foundation encourages donations to local agencies
In 2023, our Community Grants program distributed grants twice (spring and fall), for a total of $125,000 distributed to incredible programs and agencies in Central Alberta. Since the funding for Comm...
Dec 28, 2023
Kerry Wood Nature Centre events
Central Albertans are being encouraged to check out a pair of events happening at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre in Red Deer next month.Meet the Critter - Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m...
Dec 28, 2023
Regional Economic Partnership announces new board
The Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) is pleased to announce its 2024 slate of Directors and Executive Committee members. Newly elected chair, Jean Barclay, Mayor of Innisfail says, " I am e...
Dec 28, 2023
Alberta RCMP reminds citizens about ice safety
Alberta RCMP are issuing a warning to the public reminding them to practice ice safety this winter. With the changing weather conditions and above average temperatures, Mounties say it is hard to tell...
Dec 28, 2023
Catalyst Incubator wraps up successful cohort with pitch finale
Business innovation and entrepreneurship were the focus of an online event hosted by Community Futures Central Alberta this month.On Dec. 11, 2023, officials say a group of eager presenters and stakeh...
Dec 28, 2023
Canada to offer humanitarian visas to those fleeing Sudan if relatives pay costs
Ottawa is offering a lifeline to people fleeing an escalating civil war in Sudan if they have relatives in Canada who agree to financially support them. Immigration Minister Marc Miller says this new ...
Dec 28, 2023
Sticky conversations the theme for latest Aspiring Leaders session at Red Deer Public Schools
Sticky conversations are those conversations that require leaders to navigate difficult circumstances or to resolve issues or concerns. Officials with Red Deer Public Schools say no one ever looks for...
Dec 28, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Tentative deal on salaries with 420,000 Quebec public sector workers
MONTREAL - An alliance of Quebec unions representing 420,000 public sector workers says it has reached a deal on salaries with the provincial government. The deal, which has to be approved by members,...
Dec 28, 2023
Alleged thief arrested with 34 winter coats on SkyTrain in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Police say a 35-year-old man has been arrested after being found riding the SkyTrain in Vancouver on Christmas Day with a rack of 34 allegedly stolen winter coats. A video posted on social...
Dec 28, 2023