Decades long journey
The Mustard Seed celebrates 10 years in Red Deer
The Mustard Seed celebrated a decade of helping people in Red Deer on Monday.At the event, which was held at The Mustard Seed Community Support Centre, those in attendance enjoyed a barbecue along with an ice cream truck, a 10th anniversary cake, and heard speeches from those who've been involved since the beginning.La...
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Red Deer RCMP Drone as a First Responder Program already assisting on calls
Red Deer RCMP officially launched its Drone as a First Responder Program last month.They launched it on June 18, which police say marked a significant step in modernizing public safety and enhancing service for Red Deer.This was done in partnership with Red Deer Municipal Policing Services, Red Deer Emergency Services,...
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Decades long journey
The Mustard Seed celebrates 10 years in Red Deer
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July 16
Town of Ponoka to host free swim and barbecue ahead of National Drowning Prevention Week
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Decades long journey
The Mustard Seed celebrates 10 years in Red Deer
The Mustard Seed celebrated a decade of helping people in Red Deer on Monday.At the event, which was held at The Mustard Seed Community Support Centre, those in attendance enjoyed a barbecue along with an ice cream truck, a 10th anniversary cake, and heard speeches from those who've been involved since the beginning.La...
30m ago
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Operating for nearly a month
Red Deer RCMP Drone as a First Responder Program already assisting on calls
Red Deer RCMP officially launched its Drone as a First Responder Program last month.They launched it on June 18, which police say marked a significant step in modernizing public safety and enhancing service for Red Deer.This was done in partnership with Red Deer Municipal Policing Services, Red Deer Emergency Services,...
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July 16
Town of Ponoka to host free swim and barbecue ahead of National Drowning Prevention Week
The Town of Ponoka is set to host a family-friendly event ahead of National Drowning Prevention Week.On Thursday, July 16, they will hold a free swim and free outdoor community barbecue at the Ponoka Aquaplex from 1 to 3 p.m. They will move the barbecue indoors if it rains."Over 400 Canadians die in preventable wa...
Jul 11, 2026
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Annual 'Sports Day' brings out the best in youth and community
Community members came out in droves to this week's Sports Day, hosted annually by Care for Newcomers.In recent years, the event has served as one stop on the summer 'Meet Me in the Park' series, hosted by the City of Red Deer.This year, the event returned to the community fields in Eastview, with an emphasis on introd...
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Alberta, Ottawa and oilsands companies reach Pathways agreement
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Red Deer's Nathan Flewelling named MVP of MLB All-Star Futures Game
Red Deer's Nathan Flewelling was named MVP of the MLB All-Star Futures Game over the weekend. The 19-year-old Tampa Bay Rays prospect delivered a two-run homer to help the American League to a 6-1 win. According to Baseball Canada, Flewelling is just the second Canadian to earn this honour, after Rene Tosoni did it in ...
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Annual 'Sports Day' brings out the best in youth and community
Community members came out in droves to this week's Sports Day, hosted annually by Care for Newcomers.In recent years, the event has served as one stop on the summer 'Meet Me in the Park' series, hosted by the City of Red Deer.This year, the event returned to the community fields in Eastview, with an emphasis on introd...
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Chief says assembly will tackle effect of major projects push on First Nations rights
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Who is Darline Graham Nordone, Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister?
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