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The police investigation continues after a Red Deer doctor was attacked and killed by a presumed patient on Monday at the Village Mall Walk In Clinic. (Canadian Press photo).

Witnesses to doctor attack will likely suffer trauma: RCMP

Mounties say they anticipate charges will be laid after a man was…

Red Deer RCMP were present in the area of Village Mall, 6230 50th Ave, Monday afternoon. RCMP confirmed a doctor at the walk-in clinic was killed Monday. Photo by Mamta Lulla/Advocate staff

Vigil scheduled Friday for Red Deer doctor, charges expected to be laid soon

Red Deer RCMP say the investigation into a fatal attack Monday morning…

Police have a man in custody after a physician was attacked Monday at the Village Mall Walk-In Clinic. “It’s an awful thing. Nobody deserves that kind of treatment,” says one of the doctor’s patients. Mamta Lulla/Advocate staff

Red Deer doctor killed at clinic in violent attack

The RCMP’s major crimes unit is investigating a fatal attack on a…

Company walks away from massive oilsands project

Company walks away from massive oilsands project

VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. has withdrawn its application for a massive…

  • Feb 23, 2020
Company walks away from massive oilsands project
People’s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier projected to lose seat: Canadian Press

People’s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier projected to lose seat: Canadian Press

OTTAWA — The Canadian Press is projecting that People’s Party of Canada…

People’s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier projected to lose seat: Canadian Press
Photo by PAUL COWLEY/Advocate staff Red Deer-Lacombe MP Blaine Calkins, with his wife Barbara by his side, thanks supporters on election night.

LIVE results: Blaine Calkins wins Red Deer-Lacombe riding

Conservative incumbent Blaine Calkins has won the Red Deer-Lacombe riding, according to…

Photo by PAUL COWLEY/Advocate staff Red Deer-Lacombe MP Blaine Calkins, with his wife Barbara by his side, thanks supporters on election night.
Innisfail RCMP arrest man found sleeping in stolen truck

Innisfail RCMP arrest man found sleeping in stolen truck

A man was arrested in Innisfail after apparently falling asleep in a…

Innisfail RCMP arrest man found sleeping in stolen truck
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley responds to recommendations from the National Energy Board for proceed with the Trans Mountain pipeline, at a media availability in Calgary on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley) Alberta Premier Rachel Notley responds to recommendations from the National Energy Board for proceed with the Trans Mountain pipeline, at a media availability in Calgary on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley)

ELECTION DAY: Polls now open in Alberta

Polls are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. MT

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley responds to recommendations from the National Energy Board for proceed with the Trans Mountain pipeline, at a media availability in Calgary on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley) Alberta Premier Rachel Notley responds to recommendations from the National Energy Board for proceed with the Trans Mountain pipeline, at a media availability in Calgary on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Chidley)
NEB gives Trans Mountain pipeline expansion its endorsement

NEB gives Trans Mountain pipeline expansion its endorsement

CALGARY — The National Energy Board has endorsed an expansion of the…

NEB gives Trans Mountain pipeline expansion its endorsement
Tuesday afternoon Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre hit Level 3 Overcapacity Protocol (OCP) for the first time which resulted in eight patients being moved to other facilities. (File photo by Advocate staff)

Nurses saw hospital overcrowding crunch coming for Red Deer

Overcapacity challenges get worse

Tuesday afternoon Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre hit Level 3 Overcapacity Protocol (OCP) for the first time which resulted in eight patients being moved to other facilities. (File photo by Advocate staff)
Premiers sit down with PM Trudeau to share concerns on cannabis, tax reform

Premiers sit down with PM Trudeau to share concerns on cannabis, tax reform

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the premiers are meeting today — and…

Premiers sit down with PM Trudeau to share concerns on cannabis, tax reform
Cran Campbell writes that the internet can be used as a tool for spreading hate.

Survey results indicate Sundre residents prefer town-owned high-speed internet

Next step is determining whether cable can run off utility poles

Cran Campbell writes that the internet can be used as a tool for spreading hate.