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FILE - In this June 20, 2019, file photo, the Supreme Court is seen in Washington as a storm rolls in. On one side of an upcoming Supreme Court case over a proposed natural gas pipeline in New Jersey are two lawyers with more than 250 arguments between them. On the other is Jeremy Feigenbaum, a lawyer for New Jersey who will be making his first Supreme Court appearance.(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Supreme Court to take up right to carry gun for self-defence

Case probably will be argued in the fall

  • Apr 26, 2021
FILE - In this June 20, 2019, file photo, the Supreme Court is seen in Washington as a storm rolls in. On one side of an upcoming Supreme Court case over a proposed natural gas pipeline in New Jersey are two lawyers with more than 250 arguments between them. On the other is Jeremy Feigenbaum, a lawyer for New Jersey who will be making his first Supreme Court appearance.(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Director Chloe Zhao, left, appears with actress Frances McDormand on the set of “Nomadland.” (Searchlight Pictures via AP)

‘Nomadland’ wins best picture at a social distanced Oscars

‘Nomadland’ premiered at a drive in and debuted in theatres, but found its largest audience on Hulu

  • Apr 26, 2021
Director Chloe Zhao, left, appears with actress Frances McDormand on the set of “Nomadland.” (Searchlight Pictures via AP)
This combination of photos shows the Oscar nominees for best actor, from left, Riz Ahmed; Chadwick Boseman; Anthony Hopkins; Gary Oldman; Steven Yeun. (Amazon/Netflix/Sony Pictures Classics/Netflix/A24 via AP)

Anthony Hopkins wins best actor Oscar for ‘The Father’

Hopkins wasn’t present to accept the trophy

  • Apr 26, 2021
This combination of photos shows the Oscar nominees for best actor, from left, Riz Ahmed; Chadwick Boseman; Anthony Hopkins; Gary Oldman; Steven Yeun. (Amazon/Netflix/Sony Pictures Classics/Netflix/A24 via AP)
FILE - In this Wednesday, July 1, 2020 file photo, Marcel Schmetz raises the US flag next to a WWII American Sherman tank at his Remember Museum 39-45 in Thimister-Clermont, Belgium. Tourists from the United States who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 could be able to travel across the European Union this summer, officials from the 27-nation bloc said on Monday, April 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)

EU finalizing plans to allow US tourists back this summer

EU residents to travel freely across EU by the summer

  • Apr 26, 2021
FILE - In this Wednesday, July 1, 2020 file photo, Marcel Schmetz raises the US flag next to a WWII American Sherman tank at his Remember Museum 39-45 in Thimister-Clermont, Belgium. Tourists from the United States who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 could be able to travel across the European Union this summer, officials from the 27-nation bloc said on Monday, April 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)
Capstone is a walkable riverside community close to Red Deer's Historic Downtown that at completion could be home to more than 5,000 people.

Meet the Cap Citizen: curious, engaged and enthusiastic

Innovative Capstone community takes shape

  • Apr 26, 2021
Capstone is a walkable riverside community close to Red Deer's Historic Downtown that at completion could be home to more than 5,000 people.
If you’ve been looking to invest in a customer-centric and proven brand, now is the time to consider an M&M Food Market franchise in Red Deer.

The Future is FROZEN! M&M Food Market Franchise Opportunities

M&M Food Market is an iconic and trusted Canadian brand well known…

  • Apr 26, 2021
If you’ve been looking to invest in a customer-centric and proven brand, now is the time to consider an M&M Food Market franchise in Red Deer.

Eunice Margaret Noete

April 25, 1934 - April 26, 2021It is with sadness that we…

  • Apr 26, 2021

Gordon Salomons

September 13, 1951 - April 26, 2021Gordon Salomons, loving husband of Debora…

  • Apr 26, 2021

Trevor Don St. Jean

April 26, 20211971-2021 ~ On Monday, April 26, 2021, Trevor St. Jean,…

  • Apr 26, 2021
hay's daze

Hay’s Daze: It’s not high school gym class anymore

I can remember when the only gym around was the gymnasium at…

  • Apr 24, 2021
hay's daze
Woman sneezing under tree

How to take control of seasonal allergy symptoms

You might have noticed your seasonal allergies are making an appearance a…

  • Apr 24, 2021
Woman sneezing under tree
A boat sits idle on the banks of Villa Victoria Dam, the main water supply for Mexico City residents, on the outskirts of Toluca, Mexico, Thursday, April 22, 2021. The mayor of Mexico City said the drought was the worst in 30 years, and that problem can be seen at the series of reservoirs that bring in water from other states to supply the capital. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Mexico’s drought reaches critical levels as lakes dry up

Drought impacts 85 per cent of Mexico

  • Apr 23, 2021
A boat sits idle on the banks of Villa Victoria Dam, the main water supply for Mexico City residents, on the outskirts of Toluca, Mexico, Thursday, April 22, 2021. The mayor of Mexico City said the drought was the worst in 30 years, and that problem can be seen at the series of reservoirs that bring in water from other states to supply the capital. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2020, file photo Caitlyn Jenner speaks at the 4th Women’s March in Los Angeles. Jenner has been an Olympic hero, a reality TV personality and a transgender rights activist. Jenner has been consulting privately with Republican advisers as she considers joining the field of candidates seeking to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in a likely recall election later this year. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Jenner adds celebrity, questions to California governor race

Celebrity activist immediately stands out in a growing field

  • Apr 23, 2021
FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2020, file photo Caitlyn Jenner speaks at the 4th Women’s March in Los Angeles. Jenner has been an Olympic hero, a reality TV personality and a transgender rights activist. Jenner has been consulting privately with Republican advisers as she considers joining the field of candidates seeking to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in a likely recall election later this year. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 file photo, Jeremy Fleming, head of the British Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), in London. Western countries risk losing control of technologies that are key to internet security and economic prosperity to nations with competing values like China and Russia if they don’t act to deal with the threat, one of the U.K.’s top spy chiefs warned on Friday, April 23, 2021. “Significant technology leadership is moving East” and causing a conflict of interests and values, Jeremy Fleming, director of government electronic surveillance agency GCHQ, said in a speech. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, file)

UK spy chief says West faces ‘moment of reckoning’ on tech

China’s Foreign Ministry condemn the remarks

  • Apr 23, 2021
FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 file photo, Jeremy Fleming, head of the British Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), in London. Western countries risk losing control of technologies that are key to internet security and economic prosperity to nations with competing values like China and Russia if they don’t act to deal with the threat, one of the U.K.’s top spy chiefs warned on Friday, April 23, 2021. “Significant technology leadership is moving East” and causing a conflict of interests and values, Jeremy Fleming, director of government electronic surveillance agency GCHQ, said in a speech. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, file)
FILE - Gal Gadot arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Gadot is using her Hollywood star power to spotlight remarkable women from around the world. The “Wonder Woman” actor is host and executive producer of a new documentary series “National Geographic Presents IMPACT with Gal Gadot,” premiering Monday, April 26. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Gal Gadot spotlights women’s stories in new docuseries

First episode follows a young Black figure skating coach in Detroit

  • Apr 23, 2021
FILE - Gal Gadot arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Gadot is using her Hollywood star power to spotlight remarkable women from around the world. The “Wonder Woman” actor is host and executive producer of a new documentary series “National Geographic Presents IMPACT with Gal Gadot,” premiering Monday, April 26. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
LtE bug

Letter: Questions around city funding for Westerner

The Advocate article on April 21 on page 3 “Council to discuss…

  • Apr 23, 2021
LtE bug
Two people (not in photo) are facing charges following a Sept. 20, 2020 anti-racism rally in Red Deer. Advocate file photo

Woman charged in Red Deer anti-racism rally going to trial

Calgary woman facing a charge of assault with a weapon in connection with Sept. 20, 2020 rally

  • Apr 22, 2021
Two people (not in photo) are facing charges following a Sept. 20, 2020 anti-racism rally in Red Deer. Advocate file photo
Dr. Fred Janke who had practised in Sylvan Lake for more than 30 years, voluntarily withdrew from practising in June 2018 after he was arrested following an investigation by the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team. File photo by Advocate staff

Sylvan Lake doctor formerly accused of child sex crimes can practise again

Crown prosecutors dropped all charges against Dr. Fred Janke last November

  • Apr 22, 2021
Dr. Fred Janke who had practised in Sylvan Lake for more than 30 years, voluntarily withdrew from practising in June 2018 after he was arrested following an investigation by the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team. File photo by Advocate staff
A Blanding’s turtle (Gabrielle Fortin/Contributed)

Earth Day: Finding hope in an old sweater

During the pandemic, many of us have spent several months at home.…

  • Apr 22, 2021
A Blanding’s turtle (Gabrielle Fortin/Contributed)
FILE - In this March 19, 2021, file photo, people take pictures of the Olympic rings installed by the Japan Olympic Museum in Tokyo. The vaccine rollout in Japan has been very slow with less than 1% vaccinated. This of course is spilling over to concerns about the postponed Tokyo Olympics that open in just over three months.(AP Photo/Hiro Komae, File)

Olympic bodies launch competitive series in virtual sports

Olympic body hopes to reach more young people

  • Apr 22, 2021
FILE - In this March 19, 2021, file photo, people take pictures of the Olympic rings installed by the Japan Olympic Museum in Tokyo. The vaccine rollout in Japan has been very slow with less than 1% vaccinated. This of course is spilling over to concerns about the postponed Tokyo Olympics that open in just over three months.(AP Photo/Hiro Komae, File)