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Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said hospitals have never been under greater strain, as the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic hits the province hard. (Photo by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)

Red Deer nears 600 active cases of COVID-19

Province reports 1,718 new cases and 10 new deaths

  • Sep 16, 2021
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Wild West Chuckwagon Championship returns chuckwagon action to Ponoka

After falling silent for over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…

  • Sep 16, 2021
Monica Bartman, Lacombe County Economic Development Officer

Economic Development Officer named for Lacombe County

Lacombe County took further steps to boost local business and economic development…

  • Sep 16, 2021
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Highway 12 roundabout slated for construction Spring 2022

Construction slated to start Spring 2022

  • Sep 16, 2021
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Alberta Health Services implementing immunization policy for staff

Alberta Health Services implementing immunization policy for staff

  • Sep 15, 2021
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STAR Catholic implements mask guidelines for schools

Effective Sept. 20, masks will be mandatory for all staff and students

  • Sep 15, 2021
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Canadians should expect plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors this fall, according to the Weather Network’s long-term outlook. (Jenna Hauck/ Progress file)
Weather Network says a pretty nice fall is in store for Canada
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh puts on his jacket following a morning announcement in Sioux Lookout, Ont., Monday, September 13, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Singh and Trudeau promise to crack down on demonstrations outside hospitals
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau makes a campaign stop in Mississauga, Ont., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
VIDEO: Trudeau says he did not want Wilson-Raybould to lie as SNC-Lavalin affair re-emerges
Steven Badcock chuckles at his friend in England, Steve O’Hehir, with whom he chats each week via video, in Gambo, N.L., on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. The two met when O’Hehir’s plane to Cincinnati was rerouted to Gander, N.L., on Sept. 11, 2001, and they’ve been close friends ever since. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sarah Smellie
How a plane diverted to Newfoundland on Sept. 11 forged a 20-year friendship
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Since the pandemic began, 48 COVID-19 deaths have been reported in Red Deer. (Black Press file photo)

Three more COVID-19 deaths in Red Deer

Red Deer has now had 48 deaths since pandemic began

  • Sep 15, 2021
Since the pandemic began, 48 COVID-19 deaths have been reported in Red Deer. (Black Press file photo)
Wolf Creek Public Schools

What you need to know for the upcoming Wolf Creek school board election

School board elections nominations close Sept. 20

Wolf Creek Public Schools
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Saving Grace Animal Society to hold spay/neuter clinic in Ponoka this weekend

The veterinary doctors of Central Veterinary Clinic in Ponoka are teaming up…

  • Sep 15, 2021
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Lacombe Council clears red tape and removed outdated policies and bylaws

An additional 140 outdated policies were rescinded

  • Sep 15, 2021
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Lacombe Historical Society awarded Community Builder Partnership grant

Through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund and Museum Assistance Program Grant

  • Sep 15, 2021
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UPDATE-Wetaskiwin RCMP respond to complaint of an armed male on Highway 2A

Facebook video shows takedown of armed suspect.

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David Ondieki, Liberal.

Meet the candidate: Red Deer – Lacombe (Liberal)

David Ondieki, Liberal Current occupation: Nurse manager with Covenant Health and AHS.…

  • Sep 14, 2021
David Ondieki, Liberal.
Tanya Heyden-Kaye, NDP candidate

Meet the candidate: Red Deer – Lacombe (NDP)

NDP: Tanya Heyden-Kaye

  • Sep 14, 2021
Tanya Heyden-Kaye, NDP candidate
Joan Barnes, no affiliation.

Meet the candidate: Red Deer – Lacombe (no affiliation)

No affiliation: Joan Barnes

  • Sep 14, 2021
Joan Barnes, no affiliation.
Sylvan Lake's Flags of Remembrance ceremony organized by Veterans Voices of Canada was interrupted by an anonymous threat made to RCMP. (Photo from Veterans Voices of Canada Facebook page)

Sylvan Lake flag ceremony shut down by anonymous threat

Flags of Remembrance is an annual event organized by Veterans Voices of Canada

Sylvan Lake's Flags of Remembrance ceremony organized by Veterans Voices of Canada was interrupted by an anonymous threat made to RCMP. (Photo from Veterans Voices of Canada Facebook page)
Red Deer still has the fourth most active cases of COVID-19 in the province, behind Calgary, Edmonton and Medicine Hat. (Black Press file image)

Red Deer drops 24 active cases, adds one new death

Alberta reports 1,434 new COVID-19 cases, nine new deaths

  • Sep 14, 2021
Red Deer still has the fourth most active cases of COVID-19 in the province, behind Calgary, Edmonton and Medicine Hat. (Black Press file image)
Blaine Calkins, CPC

Meet the candidate: Red Deer – Lacombe (CPC)

Blaine Calkins, CPC Current occupation: Licensed Medical Laboratory Technologist What are the…

  • Sep 14, 2021
Blaine Calkins, CPC
A sample of what card-sized immunization record will look like. (Photo courtesy of Alberta Health)

Alberta to release printable, card-sized vaccine record Thursday

The Alberta Government will release a new way for Albertans to show…

A sample of what card-sized immunization record will look like. (Photo courtesy of Alberta Health)
Megan Lim, People’s Party of Canada.

Meet the candidate: Red Deer – Lacombe (People’s Party of Canada)

PPC: Megan Lim

  • Sep 14, 2021
Megan Lim, People’s Party of Canada.