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Recreation Centre to reopen next month
The Red Deer Recreation Centre will reopen for recreation and culture activities starting Monday, September 14, 2020. The facility will operate at reduced hours to start, while City staff work to moni...
Aug 21, 2020
Property company remains committed to Red Deer's Downtown
The head of the company that owns one of Red Deer's largest buildings says they're committed to staying and helping revitalize the Downtown area. Randy Mabbott, president of Cochrane-based Grand Centr...
Aug 21, 2020
UK public debt breaches 2 trillion-pound mark for first time
LONDON - Britain's government debt has breached the 2 trillion-pound ($2.6 trillion) mark for the first time after heavy borrowing to support the economy during the coronavirus pandemic. The Office fo...
Aug 21, 2020
Sod, brush and yard waste will no longer be accepted at Lacombe's Wolf Creek Recycle Depot
As of Nov. 1, 2020 the City of Lacombe is eliminating all organics collection at the Wolf Creek Recycle Depot while maintaining the recycling area.Director of Operations and Planning Jordan Thompson s...
Aug 21, 2020
Downtown Business Association seeks new board members
The Red Deer Downtown Business Association is seeking three new members to join its Board of Directors. "Interested candidates should be passionate about Downtown Red Deer, interested in contributing ...
Aug 21, 2020
Ponoka's activity and sports registration night happening Tuesday
Ponoka's annual Community Activity & Sports Registration night will take place on Wednesday, August 26 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the curling rink in the Ponoka Arena Complex. Citizens can come and sign u...
Aug 21, 2020
Man accused of threatening PM in Rideau Hall incident due back in court Sept. 18
OTTAWA - The man accused of ramming through a gate at Rideau Hall while heavily armed is slated to return to court Sept. 18 after making a brief appearance Friday. Corey Hurren, a Manitoba military re...
Aug 21, 2020
Pence faults 'negative' DNC, previews next week's RNC themes
WASHINGTON - Previewing themes for next week's Republican Party convention, Vice-President Mike Pence promised a heavy focus on GOP support for law and order as he drew a contrast with Democrats for a...
Aug 21, 2020
US home sales spike 24.7% in July, another record
SILVER SPRING, Md. - U.S. home sales rose a record-breaking 24.7% in July, extending June's rebound after the coronavirus pandemic all but froze the housing market this spring. National Association of...
Aug 21, 2020
Former NFL player Berger forever grateful for late father's influence
Mitch Berger will forever be indebted to his father - and he's trying to remember the good times after his dad's death during an extremely challenging stretch. The 48-year-old Canadian, who playe...
Aug 21, 2020