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Mayor's Message: Reflections on budget deliberations

Mayor's Message: Reflections on budget deliberations

The City of Red Deer approved a tax increase this week
Ask the Dentist: Emergency dental care doesn't mean same-day treatment

Ask the Dentist: Emergency dental care doesn't mean same-day treatment

Lots of reasons for emergency dental care
Editorial: Phasing out OPS will have dire consequences for Central Alberta

Editorial: Phasing out OPS will have dire consequences for Central Alberta

Stephan: Protecting the family unit

Stephan: Protecting the family unit

I raise a voice of warning in my capacity of husband and father of three children.
Editorial: Collaboration can change Central Alberta

Editorial: Collaboration can change Central Alberta

Collaboration between the City of Red Deer and the County is at an all-time high. Point in case, Mayor Woods and Mayor Johnston’s recent trip to the International Airshow Paris in support of the Red Deer Regional Airport. While it may seem like a big and expensive trip, you can’t catch fish if you don’t go fishing. If this trip results in attracting a new airline to the Red Deer Regional Airport, it could have a huge impact on our region.
Opinion: The downtown Red Deer ripple effect

Opinion: The downtown Red Deer ripple effect

Downtown areas serve as the heart and soul of cities, and Red Deer, Alberta, is no exception. With its unique charm, historical significance, and economic potential, downtown Red Deer is a vital hub for commerce, culture, and community engagement. However, the perpetuation of negative rhetoric surrounding this vibrant district has hindered its growth and potential.
PrAGmatic: Will CHAT GPT impact the sustainable intensification of agriculture?

PrAGmatic: Will CHAT GPT impact the sustainable intensification of agriculture?

Over the past few months, a technology called CHAT GPT has been making the headlines. I have been watching with interest wondering what impact this technology will have on the agriculture.
Opinion: ‘Think Alberta, Vote Local’ this election

Opinion: ‘Think Alberta, Vote Local’ this election

If you’ve been following Alberta’s election, then you know that municipal infrastructure, public safety and healthcare are among the issues that are on many Albertans’ minds as they consider how to vote this time around.
Opinion: Virtual care underutilized in Alberta

Opinion: Virtual care underutilized in Alberta

Virtual care is an important yet underutilized service in Alberta’s healthcare system. It typically involves communicating with a healthcare professional over a video call to tackle a patient’s issues and diagnose their condition.
Opinion: Surgical initiative not working as planned

Opinion: Surgical initiative not working as planned

In February 2020, the Alberta government announced it would spend $400 million outsourcing surgeries to for-profit facilities in the province through its then brand-new Alberta Surgical Initiative (ASI). The stated promise of the ASI was simple: with more providers in play, surgery numbers would go up and wait times would sink to tolerable levels.