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Ponoka trail, river valley access closed over flood concerns
APRIL 27 - With water levels on the Battle River now safely receding, the Town ofPonoka has reopened public access to the walking trail system and all public lands in Ponoka's river valley. The Town t...
Apr 21, 2020
Thanking front line hospital heroes at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre with a donation
Red Deer Regional Health Foundation is encouraging Red Deer and Central Alberta to show their support and appreciation to our front line hospital heroes at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre through th...
Apr 21, 2020
City: Common sense needed when getting rid of hazardous materials
The City of Red Deer is asking residents to use common sense when disposing of hazardous materials.On Monday, crews attended to a location along Waskasoo Creek near Red Deer Regional Hospital where a ...
Apr 21, 2020 A photo supplied to rdnewsNOW shows some type of oil leaking in an alley off 51 Avenue in Red Deer, just metres away from a creek. (Supplied)
Geese statues wearing face masks at Bower Ponds
A city artist is winging it to show support for those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The artist, wishing to remain anonymous, has placed facemasks on some of the goose statues at Bower Po...
Apr 21, 2020 (Photo submitted)
Trudeau gives COVID-19 briefing for April 21
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will share his latest update on the federal government's response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.Trudeau is to speak during a news conference scheduled to...
Apr 21, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shown speaking during a media conference on March 31 (CPAC)
Connect with nature this 50th annual Earth Day
Wednesday, April 22 will mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a movement that since 1970 has engaged more than 190 countries in appreciation and respect for the planet.This year's celebrations will...
Apr 21, 2020 A moose is seen here at the Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary in Red Deer. (Todd Nivens)
Province counters concerns over mask sourcing
Health Minister Tyler Shandro has fired back against claims that domestically-sourced masks have been sent to other provinces while masks sourced from China have been given to Alberta's front-line wor...
Apr 21, 2020
Mounties investigate infant death in Airdrie
RCMP in southern Alberta are investigating the death of a baby.Police say officers in their Airdrie detachment responded to a report yesterday afternoon of an infant that wasn't breathing.They say the...
Apr 21, 2020
Fire Restriction issued for County of Stettler
A fire restriction has been issued for the County of Stettler. "Fire Hazard conditions are at a level where fires can start and grow quickly," the county says in a release. "New fire permits will not ...
Apr 21, 2020
Tokyo Olympics, IOC conflict over who pays for postponement
TOKYO - An open conflict broke out between Tokyo Olympic organizers and the IOC on Tuesday over who will pay for the unprecedented year-long postponement. Tokyo spokesman Masa Takaya said the organizi...
Apr 21, 2020