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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…

 

Red Deer Polytechnic Kings captain Chance Longjohn hopes to lead his team to victory in the ACAC Men’s Hockey Championship. (Photo by Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics)

Kings captain Chance Longjohn playing for home community in ACAC finals

Longjohn is proud to represent his home community of Maskwacis

 

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

 

(File photo from The Canadian Press)

The true increase to crop insurance rates: Horner

By Ian Croft, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Taber Times With the…

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

  • Feb 22, 2023
Christopher Becks (Photo from ALERT)
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)
Left to right: Wayne Heck (petroleum agent, UFA), Dianne Fankhanel, Brian Fankhanel and Tim Church (Grassroots Giving Program manager, UFA). (Photo submitted)

Mirror couple wins trip to New Orleans in UFA contest

Prize package includes flight, tickets to jazz festival

Left to right: Wayne Heck (petroleum agent, UFA), Dianne Fankhanel, Brian Fankhanel and Tim Church (Grassroots Giving Program manager, UFA). (Photo submitted)
Alberta Health Services has launched a new EMS-811 Shared Response program. (Advocate file photo)

Non-urgent 911 medical calls are now being sent to Health Link

Alberta’s latest initiative to free up ambulances and provide the appropriate level of care

Alberta Health Services has launched a new EMS-811 Shared Response program. (Advocate file photo)
The City of Red Deer issued a development permit for a casino at the Cambridge Red Deer Hotel and Conference Centre on Aug. 30. Property owners within 100 metres of the hotel property were notified of the application. (Photo by Advocate Staff)

Two long-standing Red Deer nightclubs are set to close this month

Longriders, Bellinis are to be demolished to make way for new development

The City of Red Deer issued a development permit for a casino at the Cambridge Red Deer Hotel and Conference Centre on Aug. 30. Property owners within 100 metres of the hotel property were notified of the application. (Photo by Advocate Staff)
Popular Advocate columnist Treena Mielke died of cancer on Jan. 1, at age 73. (Contributed photo)
Popular Advocate columnist Treena Mielke died of cancer on Jan. 1, at age 73. (Contributed photo)
Carol and Ben Crick and their kids finally are home in Central Alberta after being stranded for six days in Mexico. They had to pay almost $5,000 to return home with another airline. (Contributed photo)

Central Alberta family relieved to be home after being stranded in Mexico over Christmas

The Crick family of Wetaskwin were ‘stressed out’ over six ‘brutal’ days

Carol and Ben Crick and their kids finally are home in Central Alberta after being stranded for six days in Mexico. They had to pay almost $5,000 to return home with another airline. (Contributed photo)
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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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Ponoka’s Maddison Pearman (right) along with teammates Béatrice Lamarche and Valérie Maltais celebrates gold in the women’s team pursuit at the ISU Four Continents Speed Skating Championships in Quebec. (Photo by Greg Kolz/ Speed Skating Canada)

Ponoka’s Maddison Pearman is golden once again

She will compete again this weekend in Calgary

Ponoka’s Maddison Pearman (right) along with teammates Béatrice Lamarche and Valérie Maltais celebrates gold in the women’s team pursuit at the ISU Four Continents Speed Skating Championships in Quebec. (Photo by Greg Kolz/ Speed Skating Canada)
The Canadian Forces’ Snowbirds delighted those along the White Rock waterfront Friday afternoon, flying over Semiahmoo Bay not once, but twice, as part of a tour of several Lower Mainland communities. (Nick Greenizan photo)
The Canadian Forces’ Snowbirds delighted those along the White Rock waterfront Friday afternoon, flying over Semiahmoo Bay not once, but twice, as part of a tour of several Lower Mainland communities. (Nick Greenizan photo)

Snowbirds set for two shows in Red Deer next summer

The iconic Canadian Forces Snowbirds will make two appearances in Red Deer…

The Canadian Forces’ Snowbirds delighted those along the White Rock waterfront Friday afternoon, flying over Semiahmoo Bay not once, but twice, as part of a tour of several Lower Mainland communities. (Nick Greenizan photo)
The Canadian Forces’ Snowbirds delighted those along the White Rock waterfront Friday afternoon, flying over Semiahmoo Bay not once, but twice, as part of a tour of several Lower Mainland communities. (Nick Greenizan photo)
Zeke Thurston, of Big Valley, Alta., rides Business Girl during saddle bronc rodeo semi-finals action at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, July 17, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Big Valley’s Zeke Thurston wins third world saddle bronc crown of his career

Zeke Thurston of Big Valley, Alta., won a world championship in saddle…

Zeke Thurston, of Big Valley, Alta., rides Business Girl during saddle bronc rodeo semi-finals action at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, July 17, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Red Deer Emergency Services logo. (Advocate file photo)

Child brought to Red Deer hospital via fire truck due to ambulance not being available

‘We don’t believe this has ever been done here in the City of Red Deer’

Red Deer Emergency Services logo. (Advocate file photo)
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith holds her first press conference in Edmonton, on Tuesday October 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Alberta government fires health board, appoints administrator to fix system stresses

The Alberta government has, for the second time in a decade, fired…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith holds her first press conference in Edmonton, on Tuesday October 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Education Minister Adriana LaGrange provides an update on COVID-19 and back-to-school guidance in Edmonton on Aug. 13, 2021. She says she will take advice from the province's new chief medical health officer on whether to allow school boards to bring in mask mandates in schools with respiratory illness outbreaks. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Alberta education minister says she will listen to top doctor about masks in schools

Alberta’s education minister says she will take advice from the province’s new…

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange provides an update on COVID-19 and back-to-school guidance in Edmonton on Aug. 13, 2021. She says she will take advice from the province's new chief medical health officer on whether to allow school boards to bring in mask mandates in schools with respiratory illness outbreaks. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson