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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Quebec-based company starts Phase 3 vaccine trial at Red Deer research clinic
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Rocky Mountain House log home builder goes international
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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
Traffic along the QE 2 near Red Deer is being redirected as emergency crews deal with a downed power line that caused a fire.
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Hospitalizations decline for fourth day as Alberta reports 1,140 new cases of COVID-19
Alberta reported another 1,140 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday as hospitalizations decline for the fourth day in a row.
Edmonton Olympian and musician married by Rachel Notley
A pair of famous Edmontonians were married by the leader of the official opposition Saturday.
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Live racing was set to return to the Century Mile racetrack Sunday for the first time this year, but it was cancelled.
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A massive rally was held in Edmonton to show support for Palestinians as conflict in the Middle East escalates.
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A Calgary pastor was arrested Sunday afternoon for organizing a church service violating public health orders.
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A man was found dead Sunday morning in the Kildare neighbourhood of north Edmonton.
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A vaccination clinic in Toronto reached a milestone Sunday evening, administering more than 10,000 doses in less than 24 hours.
