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Opinion: Time to reconsider ties to Monarchy

The countdown to King Charles III coronation scheduled for May 6 has…

  • May 3, 2023
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Lessons in Retirement: Let the right message sink in

I was cleaning my kitchen the other night when a slogan from…

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Stuart Cullum is installed as Red Deer Polytechnic's 12th president at a ceremony on Thursday at the Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre. (Photo by Advocate Staff)

Editorial: A worthwhile investment in a growing economy

It has been an exciting month for Red Deer Polytechnic and its…

Stuart Cullum is installed as Red Deer Polytechnic's 12th president at a ceremony on Thursday at the Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre. (Photo by Advocate Staff)
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Hay’s Daze: How about some extreme spelunking

Like the saying goes, if you haven’t heard of this, you’ve probably…

  • Apr 29, 2023
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Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, centre, participates in interviews with fellow members of the Artemis II crew, NASA astronauts Victor Glover, left, Reid Wiseman, right, and Christina Hammock Koch, not shown, at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, Tuesday, April 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Editorial: Jeremy Hansen and the Cadet Program

November 2024 marks a historic moment for Canadians, as Canada will become…

  • Apr 28, 2023
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, centre, participates in interviews with fellow members of the Artemis II crew, NASA astronauts Victor Glover, left, Reid Wiseman, right, and Christina Hammock Koch, not shown, at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, Tuesday, April 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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Lady Justice: Gender rules and respect

I like my freedom. This includes to speak, to think, and even…

  • Apr 28, 2023
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Tooth Fairy. (Photo courtesy of Canva)

Who says the Tooth Fairy isn’t real?

Every parent of a young child knows about the Tooth Fairy. This…

  • Apr 27, 2023
Tooth Fairy. (Photo courtesy of Canva)
Dr. E.W. DeLong with his snow devil snow machine. (Photo by Red Deer Archives)

DAWE: Dr. DeLong and the early days of Red Deer

One of the most interesting individuals from Red Deer’s early days, but…

  • Apr 26, 2023
Dr. E.W. DeLong with his snow devil snow machine. (Photo by Red Deer Archives)
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Lessons in Retirement: Make your retirement make sense to you

I love that I’m starting to receive some feedback about this column!…

  • Apr 25, 2023
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Lady Justice: Event Planning and the Law

Early in my Red Deer legal career, I was Chair of Tourism…

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A woman has her teeth examined in the mobile clinic on Saturday. (Aaron Hinks photo)

Ask the Dentist: Wisdom Teeth – What Gives?

Wisdom teeth are one of the least understood and mistreated areas of…

  • Apr 20, 2023
A woman has her teeth examined in the mobile clinic on Saturday. (Aaron Hinks photo)
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Wealth Watch: is it reasonable to try to time the markets?

With the recent market volatility in the last year some investors are…

  • Apr 19, 2023
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Dr. Henrietta Denovan was the first registered woman physician to practice in the Province of Alberta. (Photo by Red Deer Archives)

DAWE: Alberta’s first female doctor came to Red Deer

One of the most remarkable early residents of Red Deer was Dr.…

  • Apr 19, 2023
Dr. Henrietta Denovan was the first registered woman physician to practice in the Province of Alberta. (Photo by Red Deer Archives)
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Life in Retirement: The importance of volunteering

Recently-retired people get all kinds of invitations to volunteer, which makes perfect…

  • Apr 18, 2023
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Hay’s Daze: Ever heard of a typewriter orchestra?

I was thinking about typewriters the other day. You know, those ancient…

  • Apr 15, 2023
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Lady Justice: Which Witch is Which

Lawyers tend to be readers. Words are the tools of our trade.…

  • Apr 14, 2023
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Ask the Dentist: The importance of toothbrush care

The lowly toothbrush is one of the least expensive tools to keep…

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Sage Bannerman was one of the first settlers in the Red Deer area. (Photo by Red Deer Archives)

DAWE: The colourful story of Sage Bannerman

One of the very first settlers in the Red Deer area and…

Sage Bannerman was one of the first settlers in the Red Deer area. (Photo by Red Deer Archives)
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Lessons in Retirement: Make sure it makes sense to you

I love that I’m starting to receive some feedback about this column!…

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Byron Hackett is the Managing Editor of the Red Deer Advocate.

Hackett: The day Humboldt shocked the world

With a chaotic week outside of work, I wasn’t sure what or…

Byron Hackett is the Managing Editor of the Red Deer Advocate.