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‘Terrorist’ gets six years

A home invasion robbery and confinement of a stranger was an act of “terrorism,” a judge said on Friday in jailing a young man for six years.
Foreign workers caught in employment limbo

Foreign workers caught in employment limbo

Temporary foreign workers are still arriving in Central Alberta even though some others have lost their jobs here due to the recession.

Neighbours kept in the dark on virus outbreak

Neighbours of a farm in Clearwater County, where pigs were found to have the H1N1 virus, are concerned they weren’t told about the situation by the government.
Club caters to auto enthusiasts

Club caters to auto enthusiasts

A parking lot near the Red Deer airport was transformed Saturday afternoon into an adrenaline-filled course.

Conference inspires student writers

The future of fiction and fairy tales is in good hands after more than 200 students from Red Deer Public School District and Chinook’s Edge School Division gathered at École Oriole Park School Saturday for the 21st annual Young Writers’ Conference.
’Tis the season for crime

’Tis the season for crime

Along with the blooming crocuses, budding trees and greening lawns, spring can often bring a new onslaught of criminal activit
Damage delays pool opening

Damage delays pool opening

Damage caused by extreme weather has delayed the opening of Red Deer’s Recreation Centre outdoor pool.
Group strives to simplify documents

Group strives to simplify documents

Utility bills, bank statements and government application forms are among the documents people receive every day but may have trouble understandin
Local briefs - May 9

Local briefs - May 9

The Town of Blackfalds has been added to the growing list of Central Alberta municipalities and parks that have banned outdoor fires due to dry conditions.

Buffalo Lake resort plans major expansion

Soaring demand for outdoor getaways is driving a major expansion at Ol’ MacDonalds Resort on Buffalo Lake.