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Innisfail RCMP arrest male in connection with stolen vehicle

Innisfail RCMP arrest male in connection with stolen vehicle

Carson Bennett Yarbrough, 18, of Innisfail, has been charged

Innisfail RCMP arrest male in connection with stolen vehicle
Red Deer residents listen to speakers at a Citizens’ Forum about the shortfalls in healthcare programs for seniors Wednesday night at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Citizens’ forum discusses problems with healthcare programs for seniors

Need for universal pharmaceutical coverage and more capacity, staffing in local hospitals raised

Red Deer residents listen to speakers at a Citizens’ Forum about the shortfalls in healthcare programs for seniors Wednesday night at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Sandy Mulroy from Cochrane peruses the gems Wednesday morning at the Red Deer Rockn’ Gem Show. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Red Deer Rockn’ Gem Show kicks off Wednesday, runs until Sunday

Gem and mineral show is a hands-on, all ages event about rocks, minerals, fossils and more

Sandy Mulroy from Cochrane peruses the gems Wednesday morning at the Red Deer Rockn’ Gem Show. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
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PHOTOS: Combat boots begin cross-country journey for 75th anniversary of D-Day
PHOTOS: Combat boots begin cross-country journey for 75th anniversary of D-Day
President Donald Trump accompanied by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., left, and Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., right, arrives for a Senate Republican policy lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Democrats want a faster release of Mueller’s Russia report
Actor Seth Rogen and screenwriter Evan Goldberg have teamed up with Canopy Growth Corp. to launch the cannabis brand Houseplant. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Seth Rogen to launch cannabis brand called Houseplant
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington, Monday, March 25, 2019. Earlier, Trump signed an official proclamation formally recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Trump takes victory lap; Dems still seek full Mueller report
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February’s extreme cold created problems for Red Deer water pipe maintenance crews

February’s extreme cold created problems for Red Deer water pipe maintenance crews

February was the coldest one in 105 years, says Environment Canada meteorologist

February’s extreme cold created problems for Red Deer water pipe maintenance crews
Dr. Alan Poole, a doctor with The Society for Hospital Expansion in Central Alberta, speaks about the large difference in healthcare spending between Central Alberta and the rest of the province. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Central Alberta seriously behind in healthcare infrastructure funding

Local doctors call on government to immediately commit funding to redevelop Red Deer hospital

Dr. Alan Poole, a doctor with The Society for Hospital Expansion in Central Alberta, speaks about the large difference in healthcare spending between Central Alberta and the rest of the province. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Red Deer College becomes Red Deer University. An announcement was made March 5th. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

Red Deer College becomes Red Deer University

Historic naming announcement was culmination of months of community consultations

Red Deer College becomes Red Deer University. An announcement was made March 5th. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Patients notified about potential scabies exposure at Red Deer hospital

Patients notified about potential scabies exposure at Red Deer hospital

About 200 individuals potentially exposed, no ongoing risk

Patients notified about potential scabies exposure at Red Deer hospital
City Council briefs

City Council briefs

Crime mapping to be made public and $250,000 for assertive street engagement team approved

City Council briefs
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Safe Harbour gets approval for temporary warming centre and overnight shelter with 26 beds

This will be operational from May 1st 2019 to March 31st 2020

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Ponoka RCMP find Eckville man passed out in car

Ponoka RCMP find Eckville man passed out in car

Police say the man was charged with impaired driving after he came to

Ponoka RCMP find Eckville man passed out in car
Monday’s 4.6ML earthquake largest Central Alberta has experienced

Monday’s 4.6ML earthquake largest Central Alberta has experienced

Taimi Mulder, a seismologist, says largest earthquakes in the Sylvan Lake area are around 3.8ML

Monday’s 4.6ML earthquake largest Central Alberta has experienced
UPDATE: Earthquake in Sylvan Lake area leads to blackout

UPDATE: Earthquake in Sylvan Lake area leads to blackout

Many reported their houses shook before the power went out Monday morning.

UPDATE: Earthquake in Sylvan Lake area leads to blackout
Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer waves the Canada Games flag before passing it to the Niagara Region official. The next Summer Games will take place in Ontario’s Niagara Region in 2021. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

PHOTOS: Closing Ceremony marks the end of 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer

2021 Canada Summer Games to take place in Niagara Region in Ontario

Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer waves the Canada Games flag before passing it to the Niagara Region official. The next Summer Games will take place in Ontario’s Niagara Region in 2021. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Red Deer gymnast Kalena Soehn holds up her medals beside the Centennial Cup which was awarded to Team Alberta for showing the greatest improvement from one Winter Games to the next. Robin Grant/Red Deer Exp

Team Alberta earns Centennial Cup and Jack Pelech Award

Games competitions ended Saturday afternoon

Red Deer gymnast Kalena Soehn holds up her medals beside the Centennial Cup which was awarded to Team Alberta for showing the greatest improvement from one Winter Games to the next. Robin Grant/Red Deer Exp
Captain Danielle Serdachny called the win an incredible moment. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express

Team Alberta wins gold at women’s hockey finals

Alberta beat Quebec 2-1 on last day of competitions at 2019 Canada Winter Games

Captain Danielle Serdachny called the win an incredible moment. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Team B.C. goalie Kiara Stecko watches as a puck flies into her net in the third period Friday. The goal, scored by Kassy Betinol, was Team Alberta’s first goal of the game. Alberta edged B.C. in the semifinals 2-1 in OT.

Team Alberta edges B.C. in female hockey semifinals

Alberta will play for gold Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at the Servus Arena

Team B.C. goalie Kiara Stecko watches as a puck flies into her net in the third period Friday. The goal, scored by Kassy Betinol, was Team Alberta’s first goal of the game. Alberta edged B.C. in the semifinals 2-1 in OT.
Rev. Ben Elliott, lead pastor of Deer Park Alliance Church and co-editor of a new devotional book for the Easter season, is excited to see the project available at local churches and online. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express

Red Deer Ministerial Association publishes Easter devotional book

Title features 40 devotional readings for the Easter season

Rev. Ben Elliott, lead pastor of Deer Park Alliance Church and co-editor of a new devotional book for the Easter season, is excited to see the project available at local churches and online. Mark Weber/Red Deer Express
Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to identify suspects in electronics store break-ins

Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to identify suspects in electronics store break-ins

RCMP responded to an alarm at Mobi Jack’s on Timberlands Dr.

Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to identify suspects in electronics store break-ins
Secret Marathon 3K run/walk to take place in Red Deer

Secret Marathon 3K run/walk to take place in Red Deer

Last year over $8,000 was raised for ‘Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan’

Secret Marathon 3K run/walk to take place in Red Deer

UPDATE: Stephanie Badger has been located

RCMP thank public for their assistance