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Magic of Bower Place after-hours holiday shopping event is on Sunday

Magic of Bower Place after-hours holiday shopping event is on Sunday

QUIZ: How much do you know about Mother’s Day?

QUIZ: How much do you know about Mother’s Day?

Sunday, May 14 is a day set aside to honouring mothers
Abbotsford couple plan to cycle 5 continents in 5 years to raise $2.5M for 5 charities

Abbotsford couple plan to cycle 5 continents in 5 years to raise $2.5M for 5 charities

P. L. and Kristen Meindertsma start with 4,300 km trip along Continental Divide
Hay’s Daze: The controversial breakfast dilemma

Hay’s Daze: The controversial breakfast dilemma

So I’m sure you’re quite concerned about the controversial debate going on these days that has serious ramifications far into the future for all mankind. Articles and arguments are popping up all over the place opposing one side against the other and rendering emotions raw and dividing all of us as we vigorously defend our heart-felt opinions on this important dispute.
Lady Justice: Imagine There’s No Homelessness

Lady Justice: Imagine There’s No Homelessness

For those of a certain vintage, you may recall a TV show called WKRP in Cincinnati. It was a comedy series about a radio station, but the episode that sticks out for me was on censorship. It related to a song by a member of one of my favourite bands of all times, the Beatles. It was John Lennon’s song “Imagine”, considered one of the great peace anthems. The opening line is “Imagine there’s no heaven…”.
$18K raised for 19 non-profits during annual Sylvan Lake Winterfest Polar Bear Dip

$18K raised for 19 non-profits during annual Sylvan Lake Winterfest Polar Bear Dip

Fifty-five individuals registered for the Polar Bear Dip and raised $18,365.59 during this year’s Winterfest
DAWE: Remembering the Freytag Tannery

DAWE: Remembering the Freytag Tannery

In times of war, or high conflict, fear and suspicion about people who are “different” become two of the leading emotions. That was certainly the case more than 100 years ago with a local businessman, Victor B. Freytag.
Dawe: Rotary set to celebrate 100 years

Dawe: Rotary set to celebrate 100 years

February 23, 2023, marks the centennial of the oldest continuous service club in our city - the Rotary Club of Red Deer.
Hay’s Daze: Better bring a bundle of brand new bags

Hay’s Daze: Better bring a bundle of brand new bags

If you’ve been a bit bagged lately, you’re not alone. And this time I don’t mean “bagged” as in tired, wasted, or generally having as much energy as a wet noodle. I mean ‘bag’ as in the thing you carry your groceries and other stuff in. And the question is: are you carrying around a bundle of bags these days? I know I am.
WEB POLL: Do you have confidence that the City of Red Deer and the Province of Alberta will select an appropriate location for the shelter?

WEB POLL: Do you have confidence that the City of Red Deer and the Province of Alberta will select an appropriate location for the shelter?

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