Red Deer down to 100 active cases of COVID-19

Alberta has 4,539 active cases of the COVID-19, with 419 people in hospital infected, including 76 in the ICU. (Black Press stock photo)
Alberta reported 336 cases of COVID-19 Thursday, based on 9,465 tests for…

Milwaukee Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo (centre) looks to play a pass around Toronto Raptors' Chris Boucher (left) and Scottie Barnes during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Thursday December 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Raptors end Bucks’ eight-game winning streak with 97-93 victory
Premier Jason Kenney told reporters at an event last Friday that after a shooting near Penhold, the province needs to more carefully consider transitioning to an Alberta led police force, rather than the RCMP. (Photo by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney hires lawyers over environmentalist lawsuit threat
Gallery exhibit chronicles Nelson’s cannabis history

Gallery exhibit chronicles Nelson’s cannabis history
Montreal Alouettes running back William Stanback (31) dives for extra yardage as he's tackled by Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive back Kameron Kelly (11) during first half CFL division semi-final football action in Hamilton, Ont., on November 28, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Alouettes face tough choice between quarterbacks Adams and Harris

Brian Williams celebrates as he accepts the award for best sports host for his work during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Canadian Screen Awards in Toronto, Sunday, March 3, 2013. Williams has announced his retirement, ending a five decade career that saw him rise to prominence as one of Canada’s leading authorities on the Olympic Games. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Canadian sportscaster Brian Williams retires after distinguished five-decade career
Webb Simpson, of the United States, watches his second shot out of the rough during the first round of the Hero World Challenge PGA Tour at the Albany Golf Club, in New Providence, Bahamas, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.(AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Rory McIlroy part of 3-way tie for lead in the Bahamas
Rode

Rode: Red Deer’s Brett Lower progressed quickly and impressively for RDP Kings volleyball
Ana Maria Moreno, who runs Valluno's Colombian Street Food and More from her home, makes empanadas in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Home-based businesses should check insurance policy to make sure they’re covered
Video
Willowdale Zion Presbyterian Church has been moved to Sunnybrook Farm Museum. (Photo by Jeremy Moore)

WATCH: Willowdale Zion Presbyterian Church has a new home in Red Deer

Red Deer’s Pound It dance studio owner Rico Martinez (left) and new instructor Charles Parks (King Charles) who toured with Madonna. (Photo by Lana Michelin/Advocate staff)

Dancer who toured with Madonna is now teaching at Red Deer’s Pound It studio

The Red Deer International Powwow was held at Westerner Park's Exhibition Hall over the weekend. (Photo by Sean McIntosh/Advocate staff)

WATCH: Red Deer International Powwow grand entry

Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre's emergency department continues to be open and operational. (File photo by Advocate staff)

Unvaccinated Central Alberta man recounts battle with COVID-19

More Videos 

News
Red Deer RCMP's Community Policing unit was honoured by the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Network. (Photo contributed)

RCMP community policing unit honoured by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder group

Unit receives Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Network Champion Award

  • updated 3h ago
Game Changers in the Modern Workforce scholarships were awarded to eight former students from Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools. (Image contributed)

Red Deer Catholic Schools developing COVID-19 vaccination policy

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools has taken the next step towards establishing…

More in News 

Most Read

 

Sports
Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Kukushkin celebrates a point against Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic during a Davis Cup quarter final match between Serbia and Kazakhstan at the Madrid Arena stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Djokovic wins twice to lead Serbia to Davis Cup semifinals

Serbia will face Croatia which got past Italy on Monday

  • 12h ago
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (29) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings with center Jared McCann (16) and right wing Joonas Donskoi, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Red Wings top Kraken 4-3 in shootout for 4th straight win

Vladislav Namestnikov scored late in the period to tie it at 2

  • 12h ago
More in Sports 

Entertainment
Actor Jussie Smollett, left, arrives with his mother Janet, center, and other family members at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse for day three of his trial in Chicago on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. Smollett is accused of lying to police when he reported he was the victim of a racist, anti-gay attack in downtown Chicago nearly three years ago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Smollett defense set to cross-examine star state witness

Smollett is charged with 6 counts of felony disorderly conduct

  • 12h ago
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, arrive at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum for the Salute to Freedom Gala Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in New York. The Duke of Sussex will also present the inaugural Intrepid Valor Award to five service members, veterans and their military families. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

UK court backs Meghan in dispute over privacy with publisher

Publisher considering an appeal to U.K. Supreme Court

  • 12h ago
More in Entertainment 

Business
According to Statistics Canada, Alberta oil production in October was 119 million barrels, an all-time monthly record. File photo by The Canadian Press)

Oilpatch keeping the lid on spending amid record-setting output

CALGARY — Canadian oil and gas companies have been hesitant to loosen…

Gasoline prices are displayed at a station in Huntingdon Valley, Pa., Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. OPEC and allied oil-producing countries meet Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, under the shadow of a surprise new COVID-19 threat, with uncertainty over the omicron variant’s future impact on the global economic recovery hanging over their decision on how much oil to pump to a world that is paying more for gasoline. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

OPEC+ maintains modest monthly increases in oil output

Steady, modest monthly increases in oil maintained

  • 13h ago
More in Business 

Life
Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia chief medical officer of health, fields a question at a COVID-19 briefing in Halifax, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Nova Scotia is restricting out-of-province travel by children 11 years of age and younger who want to participate in sports and in arts and culture events. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

Nova Scotia restricts out-of-province sports-related travel for kids 11 and younger

Nova Scotia restricts out-of-province sports-related travel for kids 11 and younger

Seniors receive their COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic at Olympic Stadium marking the beginning of mass vaccination in the Province of Quebec based on age in Montreal on March 1, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Boosters help, but experts say benefits depend on when they are given, and to whom

Boosters help, but experts say benefits depend on when they are given, and to whom

More in Life 

Community
North Chain Lakes, located within Ponoka County, is a favourite fishing, bird watching and boating for residents and visitors alike. (Contributed photo)

Myrna Pearman: Central Albertans encouraged to explore their backyard

Last spring, the Red Deer River Naturalists (RDRN) — the oldest natural…

     

    More in Community 
    Obituaries

    Dr H.K ‘Ken’ Boake

    Nov 26th, 2021

    Edith Drechsler (nee Glover)

    Nov 25th, 2021

    Gilbert Lethbridge

    Nov 24th, 2021

    Eva Minnie Hobbs Dawkins

    Nov 24th, 2021

    Lorraine Crisp

    Nov 24th, 2021

    Hilda Farmer

    Nov 23rd, 2021

    See Celebrations of Life See More Obituaries 

    Opinion

    Opinion piece

    Opinion: Creating safe spaces in sport for survivors to disclose abuse

      Opinion piece

      Opinion: Olympic Games boycott ineffective

        eEdition

        Red Deer Advocate, Dec 2

        Recent Issues

         

        More in Opinion 


        Impress
        After opening its doors nearly four years ago, the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre has helped over 1,750 children in 87 communities find the courage to deal with difficult, unthinkable circumstances.

        Courageous kids in Central Alberta need your support

        50/50 cash draw supports Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre

          Liberty Landing has affordable homes to suit various lifestyles and life stages, from trusted Central Alberta builders. You choose your lot, you choose your home builder, and get the home you want in an award-winning community. Townhomes from the $270’s**** and Single Family Homes from the low $400’s****.

          Learn why one happy homeowner is calling this community home

          Liberty Landing in Gasoline Alley has fantastic amenities to please families of all ages

            More in Impress 

            national-marketplace
            Main image

            Jerky Junky Box Reviews – Beef, Chicken and Turkey Jerky Box

            It is crucial to incorporate snacks into our daily meal plan. Apart…

               

              More in national-marketplace