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Letter: There's no need for hurtful Facebook comments

I am writing this in response to a media release that occurred several weeks ago regarding my son. I am hoping to bring some awareness, understanding and compassion to a subject that is often received...

Sep 11, 2019

Red Deer Public Schools superintendent to retire next year

The superintendent for Red Deer Public Schools has announced that this school year will be his last at the helm.Stu Henry confirms he will retire in 2020."When I took the job five years ago, I made it...

Sep 04, 2019 Red Deer Public School District superintendent Stu Henry is set to retire from the role at the conclusion of this school year in 2020.

Long road to recovery for teen hit by vehicle in Red Deer

It's been an extremely tough time for a Red Deer teen and his family since he was hit by an SUV in the city's east end. It was at about 5:15 p.m. on August 19 when the collision happened along Ellenwo...

Aug 27, 2019 (Photo: Submitted)

Scheer, Harper among politicians at memorial for Calgary MP Deepak Obhrai

CALGARY - Some prominent Conservative politicians are paying their respects at a memorial for former Calgary member of Parliament Deepak Obhrai. Obhrai, who was 69, died earlier this month&n...

Aug 26, 2019

Volunteer of the Month program launches in Red Deer

RED DEER, AUGUST 19, 2019 - Can you name 5 individuals who make a difference through volunteering in our community? September marks the launch of a partnership between Volunteer Central and Parkland M...

Aug 19, 2019 Some of the thousands of volunteers from the 2019 Canada Winter Games (Photo: Canada Games)

Celebrating child development professionals

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Minister's Awards of Excellence in Child Development.Every year, the Alberta government recognizes outstanding child development professionals who excel...

Aug 19, 2019

National survey seeks new data on transgender demographics

Ahead of the 2019 edition of Central Alberta Pride Week, the Trans and Non-binary Aid Society (TANAS) is hopeful a new national survey will help educate society about the lives of transgender people.T...

Aug 05, 2019 (TransPulseCanada.ca screenshot)

Homicide victim remembered as caring, giving single mom

A mother killed in her Rocky Mountain House home on Friday night is being remembered as someone who would do anything for anyone at any time. RCMP are investigating the death of 28-year-old Ashley Smi...

Josh Hall Jul 28, 2019 Ashley Smith-Ames, the victim of a suspected homicide on Friday in Rocky Mountain House, and her five-year-old son Keegan. (Supplied)

U of L grad student wins award for study into violence in non-monogamous and queer relationships

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Jaisie Walker is the recipient of the Parkland Institute Graduate Research Award.The University of Lethbridge graduate student's project is titled, "Unsettling Lateral Violence: Queer...

Jul 28, 2019 Jaisie Walker (University of Lethbridge)

LOCATED: Leigh Anne Wells, 32, of Ponoka

Ponoka RCMP are no longer seeking assistance to locate Leigh Anne Wells. She has been located safely.

Jul 27, 2019 Ponoka RCMP say 32-year-old Leigh Anne Wells (pictured above) was last seen July 26.