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Police say a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant was spotted at a South Surrey restaurant on Mother's Day (May 15), then arrested two days later in Cloverdale. (Black Press file photo)

Red Deer man among two charged for alleged robbery

A 26-year-old Red Deer man and a 28-year-old Maskwacis man have been…

Police say a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant was spotted at a South Surrey restaurant on Mother's Day (May 15), then arrested two days later in Cloverdale. (Black Press file photo)
The beginning of a tornado could be seen forming near Settler Wednesday. (Kevin Sabo/ Stettler Independent)

Tornado warning issued for Stettler and area

Just before 5 p.m. Wednesday, Environment Canada issued a tornado warning for…

The beginning of a tornado could be seen forming near Settler Wednesday. (Kevin Sabo/ Stettler Independent)
Conservative MP Michael Chong speaks to reporters on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. MPs are set to vote this afternoon on whether to have the a parliamentary committee examine if MP Michael Chong's parliamentary rights were breached by what Canada's spy agency alleged says was a plot by China to target him. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

MPs unanimously vote to probe Chinese envoy’s alleged targeting of Michael Chong

The House of Commons has unanimously asked a parliamentary committee to look…

Conservative MP Michael Chong speaks to reporters on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. MPs are set to vote this afternoon on whether to have the a parliamentary committee examine if MP Michael Chong's parliamentary rights were breached by what Canada's spy agency alleged says was a plot by China to target him. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Two from Red Deer have been charged by RCMP for drug- and weapon-related offences. (Contributed photo)

Pair from Red Deer charged after RCMP seize drugs, guns

Blackfalds RCMP seized drugs and guns after executing two search warrants earlier…

Two from Red Deer have been charged by RCMP for drug- and weapon-related offences. (Contributed photo)
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Maskwacis receives funding for baseball diamond from Toronto Blue Jays charity organization

Maskwacis is one of 15 organizations and the only one in Alberta…

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On Saturday, mandatory evacuation orders were issued for Evansburg and Entwistle due to wildfires in the area. Hot and dry weather is causing many communities across the province to issue fire bans and restrictions. (Photo by the Canadian Press)

Several fire bans in place across Central Alberta

Bans in place in both Red Deer and Red Deer County

On Saturday, mandatory evacuation orders were issued for Evansburg and Entwistle due to wildfires in the area. Hot and dry weather is causing many communities across the province to issue fire bans and restrictions. (Photo by the Canadian Press)
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Stettler RCMP investigate fraud, 43-year-old man arrested

A 43-year-old Stettler man has been arrested and is charged for allegedly…

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A new University of Lethbridge polls shows rural Albertans support the RCMP and have little interest in replacing Mounties with a provincial police force. (File photo by Black Press News Services)

Man caught driving more than double speed limit: Red Deer RCMP

19-year-old receives court summon after going 143 km/h in a 70 km/h zone

A new University of Lethbridge polls shows rural Albertans support the RCMP and have little interest in replacing Mounties with a provincial police force. (File photo by Black Press News Services)
The up to $30,000 grant will allow municipalities to fund an independent study to determine if a local, self-administered police service or a regional policing model would be a better fit for their citizens. (File photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Alberta Government offers grants to municipalities to explore local police forces

The Alberta Government will now offer up to $30,000 for municipalities to…

The up to $30,000 grant will allow municipalities to fund an independent study to determine if a local, self-administered police service or a regional policing model would be a better fit for their citizens. (File photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)
Danielle Smith said in a UCP campaign release Tuesday that an agreement with the federal government has already reduced fees for Alberta parents by half to an average of close to $15-a-day and has created 11,063 new spaces across the province. And parents can look forward to the creation of another 15,500 spaces this year alone . (The Canadian Press/Jason Franson)

Danielle Smith commits to $10-a-day childcare by 2026

If the UCP is re-elected in May, Premier Danielle Smith is committed…

Danielle Smith said in a UCP campaign release Tuesday that an agreement with the federal government has already reduced fees for Alberta parents by half to an average of close to $15-a-day and has created 11,063 new spaces across the province. And parents can look forward to the creation of another 15,500 spaces this year alone . (The Canadian Press/Jason Franson)
RCMP responded to a male with a knife in Anders on Thursday afternoon. The male was shot and killed by police after an altercation. (Photo by Advocate Staff)

Man with knife shot and killed by RCMP in Red Deer

The incident occurred Thursday

RCMP responded to a male with a knife in Anders on Thursday afternoon. The male was shot and killed by police after an altercation. (Photo by Advocate Staff)
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Pertussis outbreak expands into central zone: Alberta Health Services

114 cases have been identified across province

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UPDATE: Sylvan Lake RCMP arrest male youth after firearms complaint

The Sylvan Lake RCMP says they arrested a male youth in connection…

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Ponoka’s Wolf Creek Golf Resort gets new owners

Wolf Creek Golf Resort in Ponoka has been acquired by an Ontario-based…

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Red Deer RCMP issue second plea for help to locate Jennifer Lynn McCagherty

The 31-year-old has been missing since late November

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In the 2023 provincial budget, the province will launch an Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit which will provide a 12 per cent non-refundable tax credit to support this growth and attract investment. (Black Press file photo)

Alberta to launch new ag-tax credit program this spring

Alberta is set to launch a new agriculture tax credit program this…

In the 2023 provincial budget, the province will launch an Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit which will provide a 12 per cent non-refundable tax credit to support this growth and attract investment. (Black Press file photo)
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UPDATE: Sylvan Lake’s Fox Run School deemed safe after reported bomb threat

School was closed Tuesday and classes will resume Wednesday

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stands during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. Parliamentarians appear to be bracing themselves to return to Ottawa to face an economically turbulent start to the year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

House of Commons returns with focus on economy, health care — and the number eight

Eight years. That’s how long Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says it has…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stands during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. Parliamentarians appear to be bracing themselves to return to Ottawa to face an economically turbulent start to the year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Preston Manning to head panel reviewing Alberta’s COVID-19 response

The Government of Alberta is working to establish a panel that will…

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AHS rolls out program to help improve Albertans access to specialists

Central Albertans referred to a urologist or orthopedic surgeon will benefit from…

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