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Pedestrian safety welcomed

Kudos to the The City of Red Deer for investing in nine crosswalk locations to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. I had opportunity today to try out the new RRFB at 40th Avenue and Selkirk Drive.

Suicide clarification

A recent headline in the Red Deer Advocate “Enough is enough; Sheldon Kennedy aiding effort to prevent youth suicides in Red Deer” has prompted us to write and offer some clarification. Firstly we applaud the work Sheldon Kennedy is doing in our community – any service to help children is a welcome addition.

Accused arsonist charged

A Sylvan Lake man accused of a residential arson now faces criminal charges.

Decision delayed on fate of Innisfail grain terminal

A proposed GrainsConnect Canada terminal near Innisfail is on the back burner.

Doors open at Red Deer's first private school

Red Deer’s first registered, tuition-based private school is now open and waiting for students.
Red Deer council gives nod to medical marijuana facility

Red Deer council gives nod to medical marijuana facility

Red Deer is getting a medical marijuana facility that will focus more on research and less production.

Son of former Edmonton police chief will be sentenced for murder in January

An Edmonton man convicted of the brutal slaying of a woman friend will not know his full punishment until January.
That's a wrap! Mobile Munch looks back at the food truck scene

That's a wrap! Mobile Munch looks back at the food truck scene

If you are lucky enough to have lunched in Red Deer all summer long on the company’s tab, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for food trucks are a moveable feast.

Exorcising race demons

“Shut up, stop whining and think about Fast Eddy.”
Legion donation enables long-term care centre to buy bladder scanner

Legion donation enables long-term care centre to buy bladder scanner

A handy piece of medical equipment that could keep more seniors out of hospitals was donated to the Extendicare Michener Hill facility.