Red Deer council approves $22M for Westerner Park
At a special meeting on Tuesday, council approved a stronger legal agreement as well as short and long-term financial support for Westerner Park.
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'Gut wrenching': Red Deer restaurants brace for third COVID-19 shutdown
Red Deer Restaurant owners are calling on the provincial government to provide additional supports to help them through the upcoming restrictions.
Red Deer College to become polytechnic instead of university
The largest post-secondary institution in Red Deer will become a polytechnic school instead of a university after a provincial government review.
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Police presence in Red Deer neighbourhood to continue overnight
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Red Deer pole fire causes traffic delays on QE2 and power outages
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COVID-19 in Alberta: 1,195 new cases reported as infections and hospitalizations start to decline
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in Alberta declined Saturday after setting multiple records earlier this month.
'What we’re witnessing… is genocide': Edmontonians rally in support of Palestinians
A massive rally was held in Edmonton to show support for Palestinians as conflict in the Middle East escalates.
Rifle found after man arrested at LRT station, charges pending
Charges are pending against a man after an assault at an LRT station and a rifle was found in his possession, according to Edmonton police.
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'Large' grass fire closes highway near Cold Lake: RCMP
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A local state of emergency remains in effect as Parkland County firefighters continue their efforts to contain the wildfire west of Tomahawk, Alta.
Oromo community of Edmonton protests violence in Ethiopia
Protesters gathered in Edmonton Saturday afternoon to draw attention to atrocities in Ethiopia.
Fire crews extinguish fire at Alberta Avenue church
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The sudden departure of the senior military officer in charge of Canada's vaccine rollout is unlikely to slow down the high-profile operation, an expert in military affairs said Saturday.
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