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2020 an especially tough year for people with disabilities

Elizabeth Eckert says 2020, a year that's been tough on many, has been even harder on those with disabilities. Eckert is immunocompromised and her son Anakin lives with several disabilities, including...

Dec 03, 2020

Former Lacombe mayor, MLA Judy Gordon passes away

Judy Gordon, a former long-time municipal and provincial politician and prominent Lacombe community member, has passed away. She was 72.Gordon was elected to Lacombe town council in 1986 and first ser...

Dec 03, 2020

Mayor Veer appointed Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel with the Canadian Armed Forces

Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer has been appointed Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel by the Canadian Armed Forces in recognition of her work in the community, commitment to honouring military veterans, and support...

Dec 01, 2020

Alberta RCMP launches Instagram account to showcase positive stories

EDMONTON - Alberta RCMP says it has launched a new Instagram account (@RCMPAlbertaGRC ) to connect with Albertans in a new capacity.Through branching out on another platform, Mounties say they want to...

Dec 01, 2020

Local podcaster celebrates big milestone

A local podcaster who's tried to bring people closer together through his show is celebrating 100 episodes.Mike Johnson moved from England to Canada in 2012, and lives in Red Deer.His show, Teawithmik...

Dec 01, 2020

CAWES remains dedicated to women and children fleeing domestic violence, despite pandemic

Officials with Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter (CAWES) are sounding the alarm over an increase in severity of cases they are seeing and an increase in risk for their clients during the COVID...

Nov 26, 2020

Province updates adoption process to simplify, remove barriers

EDMONTON, AB. -- As Alberta marks Adoption Awareness Month, the provincial government says it is taking action to make the process easier to navigate. Right now, the province has a complex process for...

Nov 26, 2020

MISSING: 36 y/o Tiffany Lowery from Innisfail

Innisfail RCMP have located Tiffany Lowery and no longer require media or public assistance.

Nov 25, 2020

Community support growing for young Red Deer girl battling leukemia

Community support continues to roll in for a young Red Deer girl battling high-risk leukemia.A GoFundMe campaign launched last month in support of six-year-old Megan Haggas, has already raised over $4...

Nov 19, 2020

2020 Alberta 4-H Hall of Fame inductees announced

CALGARY - 4-H Alberta has announced that Andy Pittman and Stacy Price will be inducted into the 2020 Alberta 4-H Hall of Fame.The Alberta 4-H Hall of Fame honours Albertans who have made exceptional c...

Nov 17, 2020