centralalberta

(Stock image/Submitted)

Central Alberta service providers receive a boost through federal recovery funding

Communities to benefit include Bashaw, Lacombe, Stettler, Wetaskiwin, Ponoka, Red Deer

 

Eckville’s Ben Andersen had a great performance on Monday to lead the saddle bronc competition after the first day of the Ponoka Stampede. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

Eckville’s Ben Andersen leads saddle bronc at Ponoka Stampede

The hometown kid was fired up on Monday

 

Hockey Alberta logo

Female U16 Alberta Challenge begins in Red Deer

Hundreds from across Alberta will play

 

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)
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)
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)
At an announcement at the Stettler Airport Tuesday, the Government of Alberta announced $18 million in critical infastructure upgrades for Stettler and the surrounding area. (Photo by Carson Ellis/Black Press Media)

Alberta Government commits to critical infrastructure upgrades in Stettler and area

The Government of Alberta announced Tuesday $18 million in grants for critically…

At an announcement at the Stettler Airport Tuesday, the Government of Alberta announced $18 million in critical infastructure upgrades for Stettler and the surrounding area. (Photo by Carson Ellis/Black Press Media)
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)
Jane and Vernon Deon of Red Deer say a Red Deer RCMP officer police should not have fatally shot their mentally ill son, Derek Deon. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff)

‘I wish we had never called the police’: Alberta man fatally shot during mental health crisis

Red Deer parents regret calling police after officer fatally shoots their mentally ill son

Jane and Vernon Deon of Red Deer say a Red Deer RCMP officer police should not have fatally shot their mentally ill son, Derek Deon. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff)
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)
The RCMP logo is seen outside the force's 'E' division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

RCMP investigating deaths of two girls found in a hotel room in central Alberta

The 12-year-old was from Sylvan Lake and the 13-year-old was from Red Deer, according to police

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force's 'E' division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
(Stock photo)

U of C study highlights anti-Indigenous bias in health care

Cara Roan had a miscarriage in Wetaskiwin but the hospital provided her with the wrong remains

(Stock photo)
(Facebook photo/Wolf Creek Golf Resort)

Ponoka’s Wolf Creek Golf Resort gets new owners

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

(Facebook photo/Wolf Creek Golf Resort)
Oil and gas companies will now have to confirm that their unpaid municipal taxes across the province do not exceed the maximum threshold allowed or that they have a repayment agreement in place whenever they apply for new licences or for licence transfers because they’re seeking to sell their assets. (File photo by The Canadian Press)

Alberta issues directive to require oil, gas companies to pay taxes owed

Rural Municipalities of Alberta pleased with government’s announcement

Oil and gas companies will now have to confirm that their unpaid municipal taxes across the province do not exceed the maximum threshold allowed or that they have a repayment agreement in place whenever they apply for new licences or for licence transfers because they’re seeking to sell their assets. (File photo by The Canadian Press)
a

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

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

a
The Traffic Safety Amendment Act changes the rules for motorists passing a stopped roadside worker vehicle with its lights flashing. (Black Press file photo)

New rules for Alberta drivers take effect March 1

Protecting roadside workers

The Traffic Safety Amendment Act changes the rules for motorists passing a stopped roadside worker vehicle with its lights flashing. (Black Press file photo)
Christopher Becks (Photo from ALERT)

Ponoka man accused of human trafficking

Province’s ALERT asking potential victims to come forward

Christopher Becks (Photo from ALERT)
Stettler’s Sydney Poapst dribbles up the court during an exhibition game for Team Alberta. (Photo contributed by Sydney Poapst)

Stettler’s Sydney Poapst to represent province at Canada Winter Games

Her long journey through the sport she loves

Stettler’s Sydney Poapst dribbles up the court during an exhibition game for Team Alberta. (Photo contributed by Sydney Poapst)
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)