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The Lacombe Generals became Senior AA Vanberg Cup champions after defeating the Red Deer Rustlers 3-2 in Game 5 of the NCHL finals. (Photo by Lacome Generals AA/ Facebook)

Lacombe Generals win first-ever Vanberg Cup title

They beat Red Deer on Saturday

 

(Facebook photo/Wolf Creek Golf Resort)

Ponoka’s Wolf Creek Golf Resort gets new owners

Wolf Creek Golf Resort in Ponoka has been acquired by an Ontario-based…

 

Oil and gas companies will now have to confirm that their unpaid municipal taxes across the province do not exceed the maximum threshold allowed or that they have a repayment agreement in place whenever they apply for new licences or for licence transfers because they’re seeking to sell their assets. (File photo by The Canadian Press)

Alberta issues directive to require oil, gas companies to pay taxes owed

Rural Municipalities of Alberta pleased with government’s announcement

 

The Lacombe Rams senior boys basketball team beat the Lindsay Thurber Raiders to claim the 4A zone championship Friday night at Lacombe Composite High School. (Photo by Lacombe Rams/ Twitter)

Lacombe Rams senior boys win 4A zone championship

The Rams beat the Raiders 80-76

The Lacombe Rams senior boys basketball team beat the Lindsay Thurber Raiders to claim the 4A zone championship Friday night at Lacombe Composite High School. (Photo by Lacombe Rams/ Twitter)
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Red Deer RCMP issue second plea for help to locate Jennifer Lynn McCagherty

The 31-year-old has been missing since late November

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The Lacombe Generals shake hands with the Devon Barons after defeating them in the NCHL semi-finals to head to the Vanberg Finals. (Photo by Lacombe Generals/ Facebook)

Lacombe Generals advance to Vanberg Cup Finals

Generals sweep opponents in semi-finals

The Lacombe Generals shake hands with the Devon Barons after defeating them in the NCHL semi-finals to head to the Vanberg Finals. (Photo by Lacombe Generals/ Facebook)
The Traffic Safety Amendment Act changes the rules for motorists passing a stopped roadside worker vehicle with its lights flashing. (Black Press file photo)

New rules for Alberta drivers take effect March 1

Protecting roadside workers

The Traffic Safety Amendment Act changes the rules for motorists passing a stopped roadside worker vehicle with its lights flashing. (Black Press file photo)
Christopher Becks (Photo from ALERT)

Ponoka man accused of human trafficking

Province’s ALERT asking potential victims to come forward

Christopher Becks (Photo from ALERT)
In the 2023 provincial budget, the province will launch an Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit which will provide a 12 per cent non-refundable tax credit to support this growth and attract investment. (Black Press file photo)

Alberta to launch new ag-tax credit program this spring

Alberta is set to launch a new agriculture tax credit program this…

In the 2023 provincial budget, the province will launch an Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit which will provide a 12 per cent non-refundable tax credit to support this growth and attract investment. (Black Press file photo)
Alberta Health Services has launched a new EMS-811 Shared Response program. (Advocate file photo)

Non-urgent 911 medical calls are now being sent to Health Link

Alberta’s latest initiative to free up ambulances and provide the appropriate level of care

Alberta Health Services has launched a new EMS-811 Shared Response program. (Advocate file photo)
The City of Red Deer issued a development permit for a casino at the Cambridge Red Deer Hotel and Conference Centre on Aug. 30. Property owners within 100 metres of the hotel property were notified of the application. (Photo by Advocate Staff)

Two long-standing Red Deer nightclubs are set to close this month

Longriders, Bellinis are to be demolished to make way for new development

The City of Red Deer issued a development permit for a casino at the Cambridge Red Deer Hotel and Conference Centre on Aug. 30. Property owners within 100 metres of the hotel property were notified of the application. (Photo by Advocate Staff)
Popular Advocate columnist Treena Mielke died of cancer on Jan. 1, at age 73. (Contributed photo)

Popular Advocate columnist is remembered for her positivity

Treena Mielke died Jan. 1 of cancer

Popular Advocate columnist Treena Mielke died of cancer on Jan. 1, at age 73. (Contributed photo)
Carol and Ben Crick and their kids finally are home in Central Alberta after being stranded for six days in Mexico. They had to pay almost $5,000 to return home with another airline. (Contributed photo)

Central Alberta family relieved to be home after being stranded in Mexico over Christmas

The Crick family of Wetaskwin were ‘stressed out’ over six ‘brutal’ days

Carol and Ben Crick and their kids finally are home in Central Alberta after being stranded for six days in Mexico. They had to pay almost $5,000 to return home with another airline. (Contributed photo)
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AHS rolls out program to help improve Albertans access to specialists

Central Albertans referred to a urologist or orthopedic surgeon will benefit from…

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The Canadian Forces’ Snowbirds delighted those along the White Rock waterfront Friday afternoon, flying over Semiahmoo Bay not once, but twice, as part of a tour of several Lower Mainland communities. (Nick Greenizan photo) The Canadian Forces’ Snowbirds delighted those along the White Rock waterfront Friday afternoon, flying over Semiahmoo Bay not once, but twice, as part of a tour of several Lower Mainland communities. (Nick Greenizan photo)

Snowbirds set for two shows in Red Deer next summer

The iconic Canadian Forces Snowbirds will make two appearances in Red Deer…

The Canadian Forces’ Snowbirds delighted those along the White Rock waterfront Friday afternoon, flying over Semiahmoo Bay not once, but twice, as part of a tour of several Lower Mainland communities. (Nick Greenizan photo) The Canadian Forces’ Snowbirds delighted those along the White Rock waterfront Friday afternoon, flying over Semiahmoo Bay not once, but twice, as part of a tour of several Lower Mainland communities. (Nick Greenizan photo)
Zeke Thurston, of Big Valley, Alta., rides Business Girl during saddle bronc rodeo semi-finals action at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, July 17, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Big Valley’s Zeke Thurston wins third world saddle bronc crown of his career

Zeke Thurston of Big Valley, Alta., won a world championship in saddle…

Zeke Thurston, of Big Valley, Alta., rides Business Girl during saddle bronc rodeo semi-finals action at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, July 17, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Red Deer Emergency Services logo. (Advocate file photo)

Child brought to Red Deer hospital via fire truck due to ambulance not being available

‘We don’t believe this has ever been done here in the City of Red Deer’

Red Deer Emergency Services logo. (Advocate file photo)
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith holds her first press conference in Edmonton, on Tuesday October 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Alberta government fires health board, appoints administrator to fix system stresses

The Alberta government has, for the second time in a decade, fired…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith holds her first press conference in Edmonton, on Tuesday October 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Education Minister Adriana LaGrange provides an update on COVID-19 and back-to-school guidance in Edmonton on Aug. 13, 2021. She says she will take advice from the province's new chief medical health officer on whether to allow school boards to bring in mask mandates in schools with respiratory illness outbreaks. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Alberta education minister says she will listen to top doctor about masks in schools

Alberta’s education minister says she will take advice from the province’s new…

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange provides an update on COVID-19 and back-to-school guidance in Edmonton on Aug. 13, 2021. She says she will take advice from the province's new chief medical health officer on whether to allow school boards to bring in mask mandates in schools with respiratory illness outbreaks. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Sydnee Smith, with J5 Bar Mercantile, looks through clothes available at the Mortlach, Sask., company’s booth during the CFR Trade Show at Westerner Park in Red Deer on Saturday. (Photo by Sean McIntosh/Advocate staff)

CFR Trade Show features about 100 vendors

Event wraps up Sunday at Westerner Park in Red Deer

Sydnee Smith, with J5 Bar Mercantile, looks through clothes available at the Mortlach, Sask., company’s booth during the CFR Trade Show at Westerner Park in Red Deer on Saturday. (Photo by Sean McIntosh/Advocate staff)
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