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The Red Deer Rebels took their 6-3-1 record into the Peavey Mart Centrium Tuesday night to face the undefeated...

Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley says an expansion of geothermal energy drilling in central Alberta and construction on the Red Deer Regional Hospital expansion would be among the top priorities of a future NDP government in the province. In a speech to the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Notley spoke about how the city’s unique economic opportunities and affordable quality-of-life mean it is well-positioned to overcome the challenges of COVID-19 and help drive Alberta’s economic growth into the future. She highlighted how her plan for geothermal energy development, ‘...

He told court Gallant died from significant blood loss due to a stab wound to his upper left chest. “The wound was suggestive of a single-edged weapon,” said Bol, who noted Gallant’s chest wound was 32 centimeters deep, nearly penetrating his entire torso. Gallant also had blunt force injuries to his head, arms and legs, Bol said. Louis Zimmerman, Gallant’s neighbour from two doors down, told court he was awoken by his dogs barking in his kitchen the night of the incident. “When I quieted them down, I heard somebody yell, ‘Call 911!’ (They) sounded female,” said Zimmerman. “...

Following the realization that the city’s downtown parkade is experiencing significant challenges in remaining self-supported, Red Deer city council has approved a change of direction to address the situation. On Tuesday, council approved treating parking operations at Sorensen Station as a tax-supported function for purposes of the 2021 Operating Budget and future operating budgets. Council heard that the parking function currently has two outstanding debentures related to the construction of Sorensen Station. The first was borrowed in June 2009 with a repayment term of 15 years. The annu...

The Education for Somali Girls and Boys Foundation (ESGBF) is getting ready for its fifth annual ‘Join Hands for Building a Future for Somali Children’ gala fundraiser. Funds raised in previous years helped build an elementary school in Somalia where 100 children are now enrolled. The foundation is now looking to raise $100,000 towards the second phase of the project, a residence for up to 200 children who do not have access to adequate shelter. Due to the pandemic, rather than an in-person gala, this year’s event will feature five virtual galas on the foundation’s Facebook page from...