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Central Alberta Refugee Effort needs community's help to mark 40 years

To celebrate its 40th anniversary in the community, Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE) is encouraging Red Deerians to participate in 40 acts of caring.Executive Director Frank Bauer says when they ...

Jan 24, 2020

CAPRA aims to strengthen social connections in 2020

An organization working towards reducing poverty in Red Deer is excited about its opportunities to impact the community going forward.On Wednesday, the Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance (CAPR...

Jan 23, 2020

Women of Excellence Nominations Close Next Week

The deadline for the 2020 Women of Excellence Gala is only a week away and the Red Deer & District Community Foundation is reminding Central Alberta to take this opportunity to acknowledge an outs...

Jan 23, 2020

MISSING: Victoria Gardiner, 21, from Red Deer

RCMP advise that as of Thursday, Jan. 23, Victoria Gardiner, 21, has been located, and her wellbeing has been verified.

Jan 22, 2020

Military must nearly double annual female recruitment to reach its own target

OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces needs to nearly double the number of women it has been recruiting in recent years to reach its goal of having women represent one-quarter of all military person...

Jan 22, 2020

Prince Harry, Meghan to give up 'royal highness' titles

caLONDON - Buckingham Palace says Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, will no longer use the titles "royal highness" or receive public funds after a deal was struck for them to step aside as senior roy...

Jan 18, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

MISSING: Celeste Saddleback, 26, from Ponoka

LOCATED- Celeste Saddleback has been located safe and unharmed. Ponoka RCMP would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.

Jan 18, 2020 Celeste Saddleback

UPDATE (Located): Lisa Jacobsen, 47, from Wetaskiwin

JAN. 27 - RCMP confirm that Lisa Joanne Jacobsen, who was reported missing on Jan. 17, has been located, safe.

Andrew Snook Jan 17, 2020 Lisa Jacobsen

Rush drummer Neal Peart dead at 67

Neil Peart, the legendary drummer of iconic Canadian band Rush, has died. He was 67. The influential musician and lyricist died Tuesday in Santa Monica, Calif., after having been diagnosed with brain ...

Jan 10, 2020 Neil Peart, drummer for the Canadian band Rush, has died at the age of 67. (AP)

Albertans can sign online condolence book to honour Iran plane crash victims

Albertans are invited to pay tribute to the victims of the Flight PS752 crash in Iran by sharing their sympathies and support through an online condolence book."Our province is united in the grief and...

Jan 10, 2020 (Photo: The Canadian Press/AP)