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Red Deer RCMP say a 30-year-old man faces sexual charges against a teen. (File photo by Advocate staff)

Red Deer RCMP seek information on three suspects following attempted home invasion

Police are seeking three suspects who allegedly attempted a home invasion in…

Red Deer RCMP say a 30-year-old man faces sexual charges against a teen. (File photo by Advocate staff)
In this Thursday, March 5, 2020, photo, antique clocks are displayed at the Electric Time Company, in Medfield, Massachusetts. Most Americans will lose an hour of sleep this weekend, but gain an hour of evening light for months ahead, as Daylight Saving Time returns this weekend. The time change officially starts Sunday at 2 a.m. local time. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

POLL: Should Albertans stop changing their clocks each spring and fall?

Should Albertans stop changing their clocks each spring and fall?

In this Thursday, March 5, 2020, photo, antique clocks are displayed at the Electric Time Company, in Medfield, Massachusetts. Most Americans will lose an hour of sleep this weekend, but gain an hour of evening light for months ahead, as Daylight Saving Time returns this weekend. The time change officially starts Sunday at 2 a.m. local time. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
The Hub on Ross has announced it has permanently closed. (Photo courtesy The Hub on Ross Facebook page)

The Hub on Ross in Red Deer to permanently close

The Hub on Ross in Red Deer permanently closed on Wednesday. “The…

The Hub on Ross has announced it has permanently closed. (Photo courtesy The Hub on Ross Facebook page)
Leslie and Rod Stewart won $100,000 on the Aug. 4 Lotto Max draw. The couple plans to travel when it is safe to do so. (Photo contributed)

Red Deer couple wins $100,000 lottery prize

LOTTO MAX ticket purchased in Valleyview

Leslie and Rod Stewart won $100,000 on the Aug. 4 Lotto Max draw. The couple plans to travel when it is safe to do so. (Photo contributed)
Gateway Christian School (Photo from Facebook)

Gateway Christian School reports one COVID case

Families notified

Gateway Christian School (Photo from Facebook)
Whatever snow may possibly fall in Red Deer on the weekend will melt when it hits the warm ground, says meteorologist Kyle Fougere with Environment and Climate Change Canada. (File photo by ADVOCATE staff)

Weather expected to get warmer next week in Red Deer

It’s going to be a cold weekend, according to Environment Canada. Saturday…

Whatever snow may possibly fall in Red Deer on the weekend will melt when it hits the warm ground, says meteorologist Kyle Fougere with Environment and Climate Change Canada. (File photo by ADVOCATE staff)
Town of Olds logo. (Contributed graphic)

Olds councillor breaches council code of conduct, investigation determines

Olds town council has voted to sanction Coun. Mitch Thomson regarding a…

Town of Olds logo. (Contributed graphic)
This unknown woman was captured on video before an Aug. 24 fire that destroyed a downtown Red Deer apartment building. (Photo contributed by Red Deer RCMP)

Red Deer RCMP looking to identify possible witness to downtown fire

Red Deer RCMP are asking the public to help identify a possible…

This unknown woman was captured on video before an Aug. 24 fire that destroyed a downtown Red Deer apartment building. (Photo contributed by Red Deer RCMP)
RCMP estimate about 500 people gathered on the weekend near Garrington Bridge along the Red Deer River, in a July 28, 2020 story. (File photo by Advocate staff)

Second person charged for alleged assault at anti-racism rally in Red Deer

A second person is facing charges following an alleged assault during an…

RCMP estimate about 500 people gathered on the weekend near Garrington Bridge along the Red Deer River, in a July 28, 2020 story. (File photo by Advocate staff)
New voluntary measures, including the encouragement of more mask wearing, have been introduced in the Edmonton health zone. “Red Deer has been very fortunate to have relatively low case numbers . . . relative to the rest of the province and the country,” says Mayor Tara Veer. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

POLL: Should Alberta have stricter rules to help prevent the spread of COVID-19?

Should Alberta have stricter rules to help prevent the spread of COVID-19?

New voluntary measures, including the encouragement of more mask wearing, have been introduced in the Edmonton health zone. “Red Deer has been very fortunate to have relatively low case numbers . . . relative to the rest of the province and the country,” says Mayor Tara Veer. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Alice Kolisnyk, deputy director of the Red Deer Food Bank, says the agency expects an increase in demand as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Every new subscription to the Red Deer Advocate includes a $50 donation to the food bank. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)

Support the food bank with a subscription to the Red Deer Advocate

The community’s most vulnerable members are always in need of a hand,…

Alice Kolisnyk, deputy director of the Red Deer Food Bank, says the agency expects an increase in demand as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Every new subscription to the Red Deer Advocate includes a $50 donation to the food bank. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate Staff)
Red Deer RCMP say a 30-year-old man faces sexual charges against a teen. (File photo by Advocate staff)

RCMP’s downtown traffic stops lead to charges

Two traffic stops conducted by Red Deer RCMP officers on bike patrol…

Red Deer RCMP say a 30-year-old man faces sexual charges against a teen. (File photo by Advocate staff)
Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce. (Contributed photo)

Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce announces business of the year winners

All finalists ‘displayed courage’ this year, says chamber CEO

Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce. (Contributed photo)
Bucket of Halloween Candy with Jack o Lantern, Copy Space

Red Deer Queer Community Association hosting Halloween decorating contest

The Red Deer Queer Community Association is hosting a Halloween door decorating…

Bucket of Halloween Candy with Jack o Lantern, Copy Space
A Blackfalds man was arrested in connection with a violent home invasion in Rimbey in April. (File photo by Advocate staff)

Bluffton armed robbery suspect arrested, say Rimbey RCMP

A 28-year-old man allegedly involved in an armed robbery in Bluffton has…

A Blackfalds man was arrested in connection with a violent home invasion in Rimbey in April. (File photo by Advocate staff)
RCMP recovered five stolen vehicles. (Photo contributed)

Innisfail RCMP recover five stolen vehicles

Three people charged

RCMP recovered five stolen vehicles. (Photo contributed)
Bojan Pajic, 17, was reported missing. (Photo contributed)

17-year-old Red Deer girl reported missing

Red Deer RCMP seek public’s assistance

Bojan Pajic, 17, was reported missing. (Photo contributed)
Olds College received 10 Angus heifer calves, donated by The Canadian Red Angus Promotion Society. (File photo)

Olds College gets 10 Angus heifer calves

Donated by Canadian Red Angus Promotion Society

Olds College received 10 Angus heifer calves, donated by The Canadian Red Angus Promotion Society. (File photo)
(Photo contributed by Rimbey RCMP)

Rimbey RCMP investigate early morning shooting

Victim was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

(Photo contributed by Rimbey RCMP)
The Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre could be affected by cuts to Alberta Health Services announced by the government Tuesday. (File photo by Advocate staff)

POLL: Is outsourcing the jobs of health-care workers, such as laundry and lab employees, a good money-saving idea?

Is outsourcing the jobs of health-care workers, such as laundry and lab…

The Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre could be affected by cuts to Alberta Health Services announced by the government Tuesday. (File photo by Advocate staff)