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Red Deer search warrant results in major drug seizures
On July 17, ALERT (Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams), Police Dog Services and Red Deer RCMP executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence in the Kentwood neighbourhood in Red Deer. Police searched the residence and an associated truck, took three men into custody, and seized numerous controlled substances that…
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Salvation Army Band Celebrates 100 Years Marching In Parade
Salvation Army band members beamed with excitement as they loaded a school bus bright and early Friday morning, July 4, 2014. This day would mark a major milestone for The Salvation Army Band, as they would celebrate 100 years of marching in the Calgary Stampede Parade. The weather was perfect; clear skies and warm temperatures…
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Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 14 year old Mabel Roasting – Update 2 – Located
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Millarville Racing and Ag Society to Host 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament
In any given year, we have more than 110,000 visitors come through our gates while many local, youth-oriented user groups call our rural facilities home. Our 500+ local volunteer base plans and runs many of our classic events like the Millarville Races, the Priddis & Millarville Fair, the Millarville Rodeo and the Millarville “Run To…
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Graphic Novel Introduces Young Readers to Blackfoot Language
By Andrea D. Smith Sweetgrass Contributor CALGARY – A comic book being published in Calgary will give young readers a chance to learn the Blackfoot language. The graphic novel, entitled “Ihtsipatatiyoop” (“Creator” in English), will be a series of illustrations and text boxes designed to appeal to youth. “The whole point is trying to develop…
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RCMP Cochrane – Injury Motorcycle Collision

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Victory for Dawgs over visiting Prospects, breast cancer
Even a little rain couldn’t put a damper on the Okotoks Dawgs’ (19-19) annual Canadian Breast Cancer Pink Day (July 21st) at Seaman Stadium, as the Dawgs walked away with an 8-4 win over the visiting Edmonton Prospects (15-25) and a win against breast cancer. Starting pitcher Chris Sievers (Northeastern Junior College) had four strikeouts…
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Brampton Beast Announce Brent Hughes as Head Coach
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO – The Brampton Beast announced the resignation of Head Coach Mark DeSantis Friday morning. DeSantis served as the Beast’s Head Coach and VP of Hockey Operations since the formation of the Brampton Beast franchise in March 2013. DeSantis was a vital part of the foundation and successes of the organization’s inaugural year. “I…
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Toilet Paper Dilemma
By Reena Nerbas Making Refills Last Dear Reena, I use pens that require refills. Last two worked for a while and then stopped working. The store clerk suggested warming them; they worked briefly and then stopped. Is there anything else that I can do? Refills aren’t cheap! Love your column, it is definitely a must…
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Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 14 year old David Kennedy – Update

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Q9 to Support Alberta’s Foothills School Division with Disaster Recovery Solution
2013 southern Alberta floods demonstrated need for high-availability data centre Calgary, AB – July 21, 2014 – Q9 Networks is pleased to announce it has been selected by Alberta’s Foothills School Division (FSD) to provide a high-availability disaster recovery solution for the division’s web-based communications platform, including its web site and social media feeds. FSD…
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Speed restrictions on High Country Drive N.W. near Centre Street intersection
High River – There will be speed restrictions in place and increased truck traffic along High Country Drive N.W. near the intersection at Centre Street beginning Tuesday, July 22. The work is expected to take two weeks (weather permitting). Please watch for crews, large trucks and obey traffic signs.
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New Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion Planning Organisational Meeting in Okotoks
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Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 14 year old Tristan McDougall
Red Deer RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 14 year old Tristan McDougall. McDougall was last seen on July 17 in downtown Red Deer. RCMP have made checks through the downtown and at other locations where McDougall is known to spend time but have not located him to date. Tristan McDougall is described…
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Work Progresses on Kananaskis Country Flood Recovery
Kananaskis Country sustained the most extensive damage in its 36-year history from the June 2013 flood. The Alberta government committed $60 million to restore 41 damaged campgrounds, 51 day-use areas and over 160 kilometres of recreation trails with more than 65 trail bridges. To help tourism rebound, the Alberta government is also committing $18 million…

