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Olds RCMP investigate arson
Mounties in Olds are asking for the public's help with any information regarding a fire believed to be deliberately set this week.On Jan. 27, just before 8:00 p.m., Olds RCMP responded to a report of ...
Jan 28, 2022
Wayne Stenehjem, ND's longest-serving attorney general, dies
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, a former legislator and the state's longest-serving attorney general, died at age 68, his office announced Friday, just hours after...
Jan 28, 2022
Downtown snow removal to happen this weekend
On Saturday and Sunday, January 29 and 30, crews will be clearing snow in Zone D (downtown) overnight. No parking signs will be in place later today for the remainder of the weekend. As part of the ab...
Jan 28, 2022
Alberta premier ‘confident’ COVID-19 measures could be relaxed by end of March
EDMONTON, AB. - Premier Jason Kenney says he wants to eliminate Alberta's COVID-19 vaccine passport program as soon as it's safe to do so.Kenney says the government will move toward a widespread relax...
Jan 28, 2022
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools seek parent and staff stakeholder feedback in sessions
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) is advancing in its new middle school construction and wants to hear from parents and staff stakeholders for feedback.To prepare for the opening of St. Loren...
Jan 28, 2022
Bodies of family that froze to death trying to cross border may not return to India
A relative of a family that froze to death in southern Manitoba while trying to cross the United States border says it's expected the bodies will not be flown home to India for a funeral. Amritbhai Va...
Jan 28, 2022
Olds RCMP seek assistance in identifying suspect in residential break and enter
Olds RCMP are looking for a suspect allegedly caught robbing a homeowner's garage during the night. On Jan. 26, Olds RCMP responded to a break and enter at a residence in the Hawthorne area that occur...
Jan 28, 2022
Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini placed in MLS health and safety protocols
Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini has been placed in Major League Soccer's health and safety protocols. The club says Sartini will miss the next week of training, as per MLS COVID-19 guidel...
Jan 28, 2022
Rally in support of truckers planned for Lacombe
A Lacombe County woman is trying to rally the community together in support of truckers making their way into Ottawa this weekend in opposition of vaccine mandates.Melissa Jukic says she is organizing...
Jan 28, 2022
Red Deer records first COVID death since early December, local active cases down 25% this week
PROVINCIAL NUMBERS*Numbers are up to date as of previous day's end. Numbers in parentheses represent a one-day change unless otherwise notedHospitalizations: 1,496 (+27)ICU admissions: 105 (-1)Deaths:...
Jan 28, 2022