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Some of Red Deer’s homeless live in camps within the city. (Contributed The City of Red Deer)

Point in Time Homeless Count to be held April 11

Volunteers are still needed

Some of Red Deer’s homeless live in camps within the city. (Contributed The City of Red Deer)
A fog advisory is in place this morning for Central Alberta. (Contributed file photo by BLACK PRESS)

Fog advisory for Central Alberta

Fog will dissipate later this morning

A fog advisory is in place this morning for Central Alberta. (Contributed file photo by BLACK PRESS)
(File photo by BLACK PRESS)

Fog advisory in place for Central Alberta

Near-zero visibility possible

(File photo by BLACK PRESS)
Alberta Minister of Community and Social Services Irfan Sabir announced the proposed Act to Strengthen Financial Security for Persons with Disabilities on Monday. (File photo by Advocate staff)

AISH amendments not enough

AISH payments need to be increased

Alberta Minister of Community and Social Services Irfan Sabir announced the proposed Act to Strengthen Financial Security for Persons with Disabilities on Monday. (File photo by Advocate staff)
Snow is in the forecast for Thursday night into Friday for Red Deer. (File photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Snow is not done with Red Deer

Welcome spring

Snow is in the forecast for Thursday night into Friday for Red Deer. (File photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Snow is in the forecast for Thursday night into Friday for Red Deer. (File photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Snow is not done with Red Deer

Welcome spring

Snow is in the forecast for Thursday night into Friday for Red Deer. (File photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(File photo by BLACK PRESS)

Fog advisory for Central Alberta this morning

Rocky Mountain House school buses cancelled

(File photo by BLACK PRESS)
The freezing rain warning has ended for Central Alberta. (File photo by Black Press)

UPDATED: Freezing rain warning ended for Central Alberta

Snow still expected

The freezing rain warning has ended for Central Alberta. (File photo by Black Press)
Fog and air quality advisory for Red Deer area

Fog and air quality advisory for Red Deer area

Rural school buses cancelled

Fog and air quality advisory for Red Deer area
Layne Pelechytik, of Lacombe, remains in care at University of Alberta Hospital, with his wife Carrie by his side. (Photo from GoFundMe)

Lacombe man severely injured in three-vehicle crash

Man is long-time equipment operator for the City of Red Deer roads department

Layne Pelechytik, of Lacombe, remains in care at University of Alberta Hospital, with his wife Carrie by his side. (Photo from GoFundMe)
Historical sports and cultural records updated for Red Deer

Historical sports and cultural records updated for Red Deer

Photos and information available to public

Historical sports and cultural records updated for Red Deer
Ice buildup on creeks forces closure of a city road

Ice buildup on creeks forces closure of a city road

Portion of 43rd Street shut down starting Friday

Ice buildup on creeks forces closure of a city road
Alan Arcand, associate director for the Centre for Municipal Studies at The Conference Board of Canada, was one of the speakers at Western Business Outlook 2018: Red Deer held at Sheraton Red Deer on Tuesday morning. (Photo by Susan Zielinski/Advocate staff)

Upward economic trend forecast for Red Deer

Growth expected for 2018 and 2019

Alan Arcand, associate director for the Centre for Municipal Studies at The Conference Board of Canada, was one of the speakers at Western Business Outlook 2018: Red Deer held at Sheraton Red Deer on Tuesday morning. (Photo by Susan Zielinski/Advocate staff)
Walk to honour Tina Fontaine to be held

Walk to honour Tina Fontaine to be held

Red Deer walk set for Sunday

Walk to honour Tina Fontaine to be held
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Central Alberta. (File photo by Black Press)

Snowfall warning issued for Red Deer region

10 to 20 cm of snow expected

  • Mar 1, 2018
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Central Alberta. (File photo by Black Press)
Sharon Forseth stands by the snow-covered path she wants the city to clear for the safety of students and parents. (Photo by Susan Zielinski/Advocate staff)

High-traffic path for students called hazardous

Lack of snow and ice clearing causing concern

Sharon Forseth stands by the snow-covered path she wants the city to clear for the safety of students and parents. (Photo by Susan Zielinski/Advocate staff)
Red Deer offers Community Recreation Enhancement Grants

Red Deer offers Community Recreation Enhancement Grants

Application deadlines April 3 or Oct. 1

Red Deer offers Community Recreation Enhancement Grants
Learn how to compost at home

Learn how to compost at home

Register with the City of Red Deer

Learn how to compost at home
Environment Canada has issued a blowing snow advisory for Red Deer and area. (File photo by The Associated Press/Michael Dwyer)

UPDATED: Blowing snow advisory has ended for Red Deer

Hwy 2 reopened after collision near Lacombe

Environment Canada has issued a blowing snow advisory for Red Deer and area. (File photo by The Associated Press/Michael Dwyer)
Construction of the new Westpark Middle School is underway. (Photo by Susan Zielinski/Advocate staff)

Building permits valued at $30 million in January for Red Deer

Includes $15.3 million Westpark Middle School replacement project

Construction of the new Westpark Middle School is underway. (Photo by Susan Zielinski/Advocate staff)