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Max Maurizio, age seven, shows the ancient shark’s tooth he found this week in gravel on his family’s acreage southeast of Red Deer. (Photo by Lana Michelin/Advocate staff)

Red Deer-area boy discovers ancient shark’s tooth in his yard

Palaeontologist believes it’s from an extinct fish that lived 60-million years ago

Max Maurizio, age seven, shows the ancient shark’s tooth he found this week in gravel on his family’s acreage southeast of Red Deer. (Photo by Lana Michelin/Advocate staff)
Susan and Glen Manyluk, of HolmHus Antiques and Farm with the Good Food, west of Red Deer, are among the many producers taking part in the 10th annual Alberta Open Farm Days tour on Aug.13 and 14. (Contributed photo)

Central Alberta producers launch 10th-annual Open Farm Days on Aug. 13, 14

Participation is almost back to pre-pandemic levels: CEO

Susan and Glen Manyluk, of HolmHus Antiques and Farm with the Good Food, west of Red Deer, are among the many producers taking part in the 10th annual Alberta Open Farm Days tour on Aug.13 and 14. (Contributed photo)
Cason Feuser, age 7, from Sylvan Lake, enjoyed a welcome home party after his release from hospital after a cougar attack this week. (Contributed photo)

Sylvan Lake boy overcoming trauma after a cougar attack near Rocky

There are after-effects, but Cason Feuser is bouncing back

Cason Feuser, age 7, from Sylvan Lake, enjoyed a welcome home party after his release from hospital after a cougar attack this week. (Contributed photo)
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney hopes Albertans will de-politicize mask wearing. (Photo by Government of Alberta)

Albertans should respect individual choice about mask-wearing, says Premier Kenney

Viral cases rose slightly in Red Deer to 298

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney hopes Albertans will de-politicize mask wearing. (Photo by Government of Alberta)
COVID-19 virus (file photo). Alberta added 27 new deaths due to the implications of COVID-19 in the province over the last two days. (file photo)

COVID-19 cases continue dropping in Alberta, province records 27 new deaths over past two days

COVID-19 numbers in Alberta are continuing to decline, with a total of…

COVID-19 virus (file photo). Alberta added 27 new deaths due to the implications of COVID-19 in the province over the last two days. (file photo)
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Technical difficulties: Alberta releases estimated COVID-19 case numbers Tuesday

COVID cases in Alberta grew by an estimated 2,110 infected people since…

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Alberta has 10 more deaths and 1,684 new cases of COVID-19

COVID-19 numbers in Red Deer are continuing to decline, with 766 active…

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COVID-19 virus (Black Press file photo).

Thirteen more deaths and 1,667 new COVID-19 cases in Alberta

COVID-19 numbers in Red Deer are continuing to drop, with 809 active…

COVID-19 virus (Black Press file photo).
COVID-19 virus (Black Press file photo).

New COVID cases are declining in Alberta: One new death reported in Red Deer

Alberta has 4,618 new cases since Friday

COVID-19 virus (Black Press file photo).
Alberta chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, says some data suggests hospitalizations for COVID are plateau-ing. (File photo by The Canadian Press)

Red Deer has 914 active cases, one new death

Hinshaw says data indicates hospitalizations could be plateau-ing

Alberta chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, says some data suggests hospitalizations for COVID are plateau-ing. (File photo by The Canadian Press)
Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, says getting vaccinated is the most effective ways to prevent severe cases of COVID and reduce risks that come with getting infected. (File photo by The Canadian Press) Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, provides a COVID-19 update in Edmonton on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. Hinshaw says COVID-19 hospitalization rates are rising to levels not seen in the province since mid-October. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Alberta’s COVID caseload continues to drop as anti-viral drug become available to those at highest risk

Alberta gets 6,537 new COVID cases over the weekend

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, says getting vaccinated is the most effective ways to prevent severe cases of COVID and reduce risks that come with getting infected. (File photo by The Canadian Press) Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, provides a COVID-19 update in Edmonton on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. Hinshaw says COVID-19 hospitalization rates are rising to levels not seen in the province since mid-October. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Ponoka’s Chevi Rabbit, shown here with her niece Ceejay Courtright (left), credits her family and Cree culture for helping her deal with anxiety and depression stemming from a homophobic attack in 2012. (Contributed photo)

Ponoka mental health advocate’s story is spotlighted in national TV spots

Chevi Rabbit said mental health should not be stigmatized

Ponoka’s Chevi Rabbit, shown here with her niece Ceejay Courtright (left), credits her family and Cree culture for helping her deal with anxiety and depression stemming from a homophobic attack in 2012. (Contributed photo)
Since many people with the virus are either not tested or asymptomatic, Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping says the actual case numbers are much higher. (File photo by The Canadian Press)

Alberta has 2,722 new lab-confirmed COVID cases on Tuesday — but actual number much higher, says minister

Red Deer has 1,060 confirmed active COVID cases on Tuesday. In Alberta,…

Since many people with the virus are either not tested or asymptomatic, Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping says the actual case numbers are much higher. (File photo by The Canadian Press)
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Mullets to be worn around Central Alberta in March for mental health awareness

Mullets are back — for the latest campaign by the Canadian Mental…

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Active COVID cases grow to 1,107 in Red Deer

Red Deer gained 56 more COVID cases on Wednesday, bringing the active…

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COVID-19 cases double in Red Deer, compared to last week

The first update of 2022 is not good news

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COVID-19 virus (file photo).

COVID-19 in Red Deer falls to 110 active cases

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Red Deer fell again on…

COVID-19 virus (file photo).
Premier Jason Kenney said more than 80 per cent those eligible in the province have received a double vaccination against COVID-19 (File photo by The Canadian Press)

80% of eligible Albertans now fully vaccinated

This province is narrowing the gap with the national average

Premier Jason Kenney said more than 80 per cent those eligible in the province have received a double vaccination against COVID-19 (File photo by The Canadian Press)
Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw urged people to follow the provincial guidelines during halloween. (Advocate file photo/ Chris Schwartz/Alberta Government)

Alberta reports 8,389 active cases of COVID-19, 12 more deaths

Red Deer’s cases decreased to 325

Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw urged people to follow the provincial guidelines during halloween. (Advocate file photo/ Chris Schwartz/Alberta Government)
Alberta now has 10,434 active cases of COVID-19. (Black Press file photo).

Provincial COVID-19 cases dip, but Red Deer’s active cases are up to 382

Hinshaw urges safe measures for Halloween

Alberta now has 10,434 active cases of COVID-19. (Black Press file photo).