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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Two more central Alberta school divisions opt out of curriculum pilot
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2 arrested in Sylvan Lake drug bust
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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
Red Deer RCMP were expected to remain on a scene in the area of Gilbert Crescent over Tuesday night.
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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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1,558 COVID-19 cases reported in Alberta as province sets new mask exemption rules
New mask exemption rules were revealed by the province’s top doctor on Thursday as the province reported 1,558 cases of COVID-19.
At some local businesses, your COVID-19 shot can get you more than just immunity
Some Edmonton businesses are giving their customers extra motivation to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
UCP removes Todd Loewen and Drew Barnes from caucus after Kenney criticism
Two MLAs have been removed from the caucus of Alberta's United Conservative Party following their criticism of Premier Jason Kenney.
Alberta's pandemic ICU high is still 3 weeks away: officials
The 177 Albertans in intensive care units sick with COVID-19 could grow to 200 or more by the first week of June, officials expect.
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As Alberta restaurateurs are forced to weather another round of COVID-19-induced restrictions that currently allow them to serve customers through pickup and delivery only – at least two Edmonton-area restaurants are dealing with another challenge: theft.
RCMP warn public of car thefts at EIA after 2 men arrested
The RCMP are asking the public to ensure they leave no valuables in their vehicles prior to boarding their flight at the Edmonton International Airport (EIA).
City celebrates diversity and inclusion with new crosswalks
City crews painted crosswalks last night to help celebrate diversity and Pride Week.
Eastern Alberta drug-trafficking investigation seizes $80K, firearms and drugs
A nearly six-month-long investigation by various law enforcement agencies in eastern Alberta have led to two arrests and kilograms worth of drugs seized.
Ottawa invests $3.4 million to support French language programs and Francophone communities in Alberta
Over $3.48 million in federal funding has been given to 28 different organizations across Alberta to help support Francophone culture and language programs.
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Israeli tanks pound Gaza ahead of possible ground incursion
Israeli artillery pounded northern Gaza early Friday in an attempt to destroy a vast network of militant tunnels inside the territory, the military said, bringing the front lines closer to dense civilian areas and paving the way for a potential ground invasion.
Post-COVID-19 syndrome: New diagnosis for long-haulers' mood disorders, cognitive impairment
Patients diagnosed with post-COVID-19 syndrome, or so-called COVID-19 'long-haulers', may experience symptoms such as mood disorders, fatigue and cognitive impairment that can make it difficult to return to normal life, according to a recent study.
Greyhound Canada to cut all routes, end operations
Greyhound Canada is permanently cutting all bus routes across the country, shutting down the intercity bus carrier's operations in Canada after nearly a century of service.
'Tremendous imbalance': Some Indigenous people are waiting years for their status cards
Indigenous people applying for their Secure Certificate of Indian Status card are waiting years to receive it, even though the government says processing should take eight to 12 weeks.
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UCP caucus chair quits, calls for Kenney to resign
Dissent from within the United Conservative Party has reached new heights with a call from within caucus for Premier Jason Kenney to resign.
Burying the dead as Middle East violence continues
After another night of violence, Israelis and Palestinians bury their dead. CTV's Joyce Napier reports.
