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Wolf Creek Public Schools Superintendent leaving at year's end

The Superintendent for Wolf Creek Public Schools has announced the current school year will be his last. Jayson Lovell announced to staff this week that he will be stepping away at the conclusion of t...

Sep 17, 2020

Clearview Public Schools presents 2020 Clearview Star Award

Clearview Public Schools has honoured one of its former students, and now one of its newest teachers, with this year's Clearview Star Award.Cindy Zimmermann was recognized with the award at the Board ...

Sep 16, 2020

Provost couple scratches their way to $250,000 windfall

Provost's Tai Ki Chung and Okjin An are basking in a $250,000 windfall after taking home the top prize on a $10 Crossword Luxury Edition Zing ticket they scratched in mid-July. Chung said his reaction...

Sep 14, 2020

Alberta Culture Days promises something for everyone in September

Provincial officials say that a record 99 organizations received grants from the Alberta government to host online or in-person Alberta Culture Days events this September. In a release, the province s...

Aug 31, 2020

Blackfalds man hopes to help minority-owned businesses flourish

A local man wants to put a major dent in racism by ensuring businesses owned by black, Indigenous and visible minorities (BIVM) know how to promote themselves, and are supported by their community.BIV...

Aug 21, 2020

Red Deer boy's leukemia battle featured on Times Square billboard

The family of a young Red Deer boy battling leukemia is hoping their son's recent appearance on the Times Square billboard in New York City will help raise support and awareness of childhood cancers.J...

Aug 20, 2020

Alberta man's walk from Calgary to Edmonton still bringing in donations for Lung Association

An Alberta man who walked roughly 330 kilometres from Calgary to Edmonton in support of the Lung Association says he would do it all again.Chris Sadleir, 45, of Edmonton embarked on an 11-day journey ...

Aug 20, 2020

Nearly 2,000 attend vigil honouring slain Red Deer doctor

Alejandra Rojas knew she'd found the perfect physician when she first met Dr. Walter Reynolds.It was 14 years ago, when she didn't yet know English. She walked into the Village Mall Walk-in Clinic in ...

Andrew Snook Aug 14, 2020

Red Deer musician qualifies for next round of national singer/songwriter competition

Red Deer musician Curtis Labelle is into the The Shot's top 40.Labelle began his journey on The Shot, a competition offering independent Canadian singer/songwriters the chance to sign with a record la...

Aug 14, 2020

Didsbury continuing care residents write inspiring song

For many residents at the Didsbury Continuing Care Centre, life is far different from what it was in their younger years.Since last summer, five of them, with the crucial help of music therapist Kelly...

Aug 13, 2020