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Lyn Radford nominated for national sports tourism award

One of Red Deer's best-known community leaders has been nominated for a national sports tourism award. Lyn Radford is a finalist for Sport Event Volunteer of the Year at the 2020 Canadian Sport Touris...

Feb 04, 2020 Lyn Radford (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Blackfalds toddler fighting long battle with leukemia

A Blackfalds family is set to spend up to another year at Calgary's Ronald McDonald House as their youngest daughter continues her health battle.Rowen Young, who turns three in April, was diagnosed wi...

Feb 03, 2020 Rowen Young (right) with father Jeff, mother Lysanne, and big sister Aismee during their stay in Calgary for treatments related to Rowen's leukemia and subsequent illness. (Supplied)

Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco player happy with spinal surgery results

AIRDRIE, Alta. - A hockey player paralyzed in a bus crash has been working hard since undergoing spinal surgery in Thailand late last year and it's getting him closer to ...

Feb 02, 2020

Red Deer double amputee using movie about his journey to raise awareness

James Lee is a father of two boys whose life revolves around sports and being active. Volleyball, baseball, you name it, they've probably been involved in it. His busy lifestyle came to a halt when Le...

Jan 31, 2020 James Lee in a scene from "The Invincible James Lee"

HEROS Hockey hits the outdoor ice in Red Deer

When it is said that hockey is for everyone, it should truly mean everyone - no matter your background, the situation you are currently in, the colour of your skin or gender.Rob Kerr, Assistant Busine...

Jan 29, 2020 Chris Sutter was at the Tommy Gun's Winter Classic this past weekend to help celebrate HEROS Hockey (Photo: @heroshockey on Twitter)

Mountain Rose Women's Shelter fully open

The new 20,000 square foot, $4.3 million Mountain Rose Women's Shelter in Rocky Mountain House is now up and running.The shelter has opened their 21-bed emergency facility and will also be opening the...

Jan 29, 2020 Kitchen in Mountain Rose Women's Shelter Second Stage Apartments.

Nominations open for 2020 Mayor’s Recognition Awards

It's time to recognize Red Deer's extraordinary citizens and organizations by nominating them for a Mayor's Recognition Award. The Mayor's Recognition Awards honour individuals, groups and teams who h...

Jan 27, 2020

Billboard pleas: Alberta man hopes sign will find him a kidney donor

CARBON, Alta. - The large billboard overlooking the town of Drumheller in east-central Alberta is hard to miss. Next to a photo of a smiling man in a blue shirt, his arms crossed, the sign reads:...

Jan 27, 2020

AP source: Ex-NBA star Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash

LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, ...

Jan 26, 2020

UNSTOPPABLE Mother Daughter Night Out!

UNSTOPPABLE Mother Daughter Night Out is a collaboration between Clearview Public Schools' CARS Program, Heartland Youth Center (HYC), and other community partners. Girls age 10+ with their mom or oth...

Jan 25, 2020