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Central Alberta remains very dry and 43 per cent of pasture land is rated poor. (Advocate file photo)

Farmers need rain — and soon

Conditions extremely dry in much of central Alberta

Central Alberta remains very dry and 43 per cent of pasture land is rated poor. (Advocate file photo)
Construction on 19th Street means this intersection is now closed to left turns. Nearby businesses say they are being hit hard as customers stay away. (Photo by Paul Cowley/Advocate staff)

Roadwork riles

19th Street businesses taking hit because of roadwork

Construction on 19th Street means this intersection is now closed to left turns. Nearby businesses say they are being hit hard as customers stay away. (Photo by Paul Cowley/Advocate staff)
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Red Deer RCMP seize shotgun, drugs from electric-bike rider

Suspect arrested downtown after police spot extendable baton and knife

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Property owners around Lacombe Lake said high water levels have destroyed much of the shoreline and water has crept up to surrounding trees, killing many of them. They asked Lacombe County to agree to adjust a weir to lower the lake level about a foot (30 centimetres). (Photo contributed)

Lacombe Lake water levels have become contentious

Two groups have opposite views on whether water level too high or too low

Property owners around Lacombe Lake said high water levels have destroyed much of the shoreline and water has crept up to surrounding trees, killing many of them. They asked Lacombe County to agree to adjust a weir to lower the lake level about a foot (30 centimetres). (Photo contributed)
National Police Federation director Kevin Halwa defended an Innisfail RCMP officer who was involved in the June arrest of two women that turned violent. (Advocate file photo)

RCMP union defends Innisfail officer involved in violent arrest

Two men facing assaulting a police officer charges after June 3 traffic stop

National Police Federation director Kevin Halwa defended an Innisfail RCMP officer who was involved in the June arrest of two women that turned violent. (Advocate file photo)
Olds College of Agriculture and Technology bestowed an honorary degree on Jay Cross in recognition of his contributions to veterinary medicine and education at the college's convocation ceremony last Saturday. (Photo contributed)

Olds College gives honorary degree to biology and genetics professor

Dr.Jay Cross teaches at University of Calgary

Olds College of Agriculture and Technology bestowed an honorary degree on Jay Cross in recognition of his contributions to veterinary medicine and education at the college's convocation ceremony last Saturday. (Photo contributed)
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Man charged in connection with weekend Maskwacis homicide

A 41-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder

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Red Deer RCMP responded to a bomb threat at Central Middle School on Thursday morning. A second threat, allegedly from the same youth, was made on Friday. (Advocate file photo)

Central Middle School hit with another phone threat Friday

RCMP allege youth who made bomb threat on Thursday made second threat Friday

Red Deer RCMP responded to a bomb threat at Central Middle School on Thursday morning. A second threat, allegedly from the same youth, was made on Friday. (Advocate file photo)
Seeding is almost done in central Alberta, says the latest Alberta Crop Report. (Advocate file photo)

Seeding almost complete in central Alberta

Low moisture levels remain a concern across much of Alberta

Seeding is almost done in central Alberta, says the latest Alberta Crop Report. (Advocate file photo)
Red Deer County has lifted its fire restrictions. (File photo by Black Press News Services)

Red Deer County lifts fire restrictions

Fire permits are required and available through county

Red Deer County has lifted its fire restrictions. (File photo by Black Press News Services)
A landspout tornado touched down near Stettler on Wednesday afternoon. No damage was reported by the tornado that lasted a few minutes before dissipating. (Photo by Kyle Brittain/@KyleBrittainWX)

Tornado spotted near Stettler Wednesday

No damage from landspout tornado that lasted a few minutes before dissipating

A landspout tornado touched down near Stettler on Wednesday afternoon. No damage was reported by the tornado that lasted a few minutes before dissipating. (Photo by Kyle Brittain/@KyleBrittainWX)
Chris Scott (right) outside Red Deer's Alberta Court of Justice last August with his lawyers, Yoav Niv (left), and Chad Williamson. Scott has been charged with violating public health orders. (Advocate file photo)

Red Deer judge makes evidence ruling in case involving Mirror café owner facing pandemic charges

Correspondence between AHS, premier’s office, RCMP and other agencies sought

Chris Scott (right) outside Red Deer's Alberta Court of Justice last August with his lawyers, Yoav Niv (left), and Chad Williamson. Scott has been charged with violating public health orders. (Advocate file photo)
Past-RDP president Peter Nunoda, who led the institution through some of its most challenging years, has died. (Advocate file photo)

Former RDP president Peter Nunoda dies

Nunoda was RDP president from 2019 to 2021

Past-RDP president Peter Nunoda, who led the institution through some of its most challenging years, has died. (Advocate file photo)
An RCMP photo of Canadians Gene Karl Lahrkamp (right) and Matthew Leandre Ovide Dupre. (Photo contributed)

Sylvan Lake man extradited to Thailand to stand trial in gangland murder

Red Deer lawyer helping defend man accused of killing B.C.-raised gangster in Thailand in February 2022

An RCMP photo of Canadians Gene Karl Lahrkamp (right) and Matthew Leandre Ovide Dupre. (Photo contributed)
Red Deer Emergency Services new fire-medics have been posted to peak ambulances for now until other paramedics can be found. (Advocate file photo)

New Red Deer ambulances helping but staffing remains a challenge

New fire-medics diverted to ambulances until more paramedics arrive

Red Deer Emergency Services new fire-medics have been posted to peak ambulances for now until other paramedics can be found. (Advocate file photo)
Jason Stephan (right) watches the results come in with supporter Calvin Goulet-Jones on Monday night. Stephan decisively won a second term as Red Deer-South MLA on Monday night, beating the NDP's Michelle Baer. (Photo by Paul Cowley/Advocate staff)

Updated: Jason Stephan wins Red Deer-South decisively

Stephan will serve second term as MLA

Jason Stephan (right) watches the results come in with supporter Calvin Goulet-Jones on Monday night. Stephan decisively won a second term as Red Deer-South MLA on Monday night, beating the NDP's Michelle Baer. (Photo by Paul Cowley/Advocate staff)
Central Alberta voters will have a diverse range of parties to choose from with nine of 12 official parties represented, plus three independent candidates. (Advocate file photo)

Central region’s election choices span the political spectrum

Nine of 12 official parties have at least one candidate in central Alberta

Central Alberta voters will have a diverse range of parties to choose from with nine of 12 official parties represented, plus three independent candidates. (Advocate file photo)
Lacombe County has boosted funding for Rural Crime Watch groups. (Advocate file photo)

Lacombe County boosts Crime Watch support

Crime Watch groups have struggled in recent years

Lacombe County has boosted funding for Rural Crime Watch groups. (Advocate file photo)
UFA is building a 16,000-square-foot a store on a site that will include a large yard, chem shed, three-bay drive-through warehouse and new Cardlock fuel service. (Image contributed)

UFA breaks ground on new Gasoline Alley location

Retail store and cardlock fuel station represent nearly $20 million investment

UFA is building a 16,000-square-foot a store on a site that will include a large yard, chem shed, three-bay drive-through warehouse and new Cardlock fuel service. (Image contributed)
Lacombe is streamlining its efforts to preserve heritage buildings. (Black Press file photo)

Lacombe streamlining its heritage preservation efforts

Changes will put more focus on places of interest

Lacombe is streamlining its efforts to preserve heritage buildings. (Black Press file photo)