Delays for a dozen people waiting for non-urgent surgery at Red Deer hospital
‘We may need to postpone additional surgeries as needed to ensure we have the necessary acute care capacity’Susan Zielinski / December 31, 2020
Month: December 2020
Red Deer Food Bank provides huge boost during holiday season
In a year of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Red…Byron Hackett / December 31, 2020
Failing to isolate: Red Deer RCMP charge long-term care worker under Federal Quarantine Act
Worker failed to quarantine for 14 days after returning from the United StatesRed Deer Advocate Staff / December 31, 2020
City of Red Deer to start plowing residential areas Saturday
Residential roads will be a little less snowy in the new year.…Byron Hackett / December 31, 2020
Jason Stephan: Construction to commence at Red Deer hospital in 2021
Notwithstanding COVID, there is some encouraging, good news to report on pressing,…Wire Service / December 31, 2020
Sports a beacon of hope in trying year
March 11, 2020 is a day that will forever live in infamy.…Byron Hackett / December 31, 2020
Lacombe’s Tanner Green signs new CFL contract
Green will be with the Edmonton Football Team through the 2023 seasonByron Hackett / December 31, 2020
Red Deer apartment burns down in 2020
An apartment in downtown Red Deer was completely destroyed this past summer.…Sean McIntosh / December 31, 2020
Policing and public safety remained a big story in 2020
Policing and public safety was once again a big issue in 2020.…Paul Cowley / December 31, 2020
Red Deer County hits milestones with new projects
Red Deer County was once again a central focus of crucial development…Byron Hackett / December 31, 2020
Alberta RCMP brings awareness and shares an educational approach on hate crime
RCMP wants Albertans to feel comfortable to report hate crimes to the…Red Deer Advocate Staff / December 31, 2020
Drive-by fireworks to be held on New Year’s Eve in Red Deer
Home Church in Red Deer will host a pair of drive-in fireworks…Byron Hackett / December 31, 2020
Orthodox Jewish group says its Quebec schools aren’t breaking law by staying open
MONTREAL — An ultra-Orthodox Jewish group says its schools aren’t violating a…The Canadian Press / December 31, 2020
Industry, local mayors say they weren’t consulted on B.C. fish farm phase out plan
Several Vancouver Island mayors and members of British Columbia’s salmon farming industry…The Canadian Press / December 31, 2020
Finance note says lifting lockdowns, restrictions no sure road to economic recovery
OTTAWA — A newly obtained federal document shows officials believed in late…The Canadian Press / December 31, 2020
COVID cluckers: Pandemic feeds demand for backyard chickens
ROSS, Calif. — The coronavirus pandemic is coming home to roost in…The Canadian Press / December 31, 2020
Canadian families will pay nearly $700 more for groceries in 2021, report says
The average Canadian family will pay up to an extra $695 for…The Canadian Press / December 31, 2020
Taxpayers association warns of UCP tax grab
Opposes de-indexation of tax bracketsRed Deer Advocate Staff / December 31, 2020
Red Deer Real Canadian Superstore employee tests positive for COVID-19
Employee last worked on Dec. 21Red Deer Advocate Staff / December 31, 2020
Wetaskiwin locals make Christmas dinner for 24/7 Integrated Response Hub
Full turkey dinner and sides donated to Wetaskiwin’s Integrated Response Hub this Christmas.Shaela Dansereau / December 31, 2020