Alf Cryderman

More money for airport de-icing equipment

It looks like Red Deer Regional Airport is going to get its…

Provincial meningitis immunization program coming

The province is planning to immunize up to 40,000 Gr. 9 students…

BUSY TIMES – Demand at the Red Deer and District Food Bank has been up recently and officials are concerned about a further increase in clients and lack of supply in the upcoming months.

Food bank demand spikes as concerns surface for winter months

Lack of funds and recent cold snap contribute to busy days at the facility

BUSY TIMES – Demand at the Red Deer and District Food Bank has been up recently and officials are concerned about a further increase in clients and lack of supply in the upcoming months.
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Long-time movie buff offers picks for Academy Award predictions

Long-time movie buff offers picks for Academy Awards predictionsYes, I know the…

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Horror at the ballet

Black SwanFox SearchlightRating: 14A108 minutesNatalie Portman puts in an incredible performance as…

CLEARING THE WAY- City snow removal crews are set to clear up residential streets starting this weekend. City council has also created a Snow and Ice Control Reserve to provide contingency funding for heavy snowfalls.

City council allocates more money for snow removal

City council has created a $400,000 Snow and Ice Control Reserve (SICR)…

CLEARING THE WAY- City snow removal crews are set to clear up residential streets starting this weekend. City council has also created a Snow and Ice Control Reserve to provide contingency funding for heavy snowfalls.

Being a better father

While many look to mothers as the key person in raising children,…

The King’s Speech

The King’s Speech is getting lots of Oscar buzz and it deserves…

EYE-OPENING- Red Deer Rebel Josh Cowen shares his experience at a recent Rotary meeting about Project Keep Straight. Each year

Rebels players help fight drug use

Players with the Red Deer Rebels are visiting Central Alberta schools and…

EYE-OPENING- Red Deer Rebel Josh Cowen shares his experience at a recent Rotary meeting about Project Keep Straight. Each year

United Way on final push

The local United Way is continuing to encourage folks to give as…

NEEDED SPACE- An interior look at one of the many affordable housing suites in the new River Valley Apartments downtown which is set to open next month.

New downtown project to help ease affordable housing crunch

No shortage of tenants expected as River Valley Apartments set to open next month

NEEDED SPACE- An interior look at one of the many affordable housing suites in the new River Valley Apartments downtown which is set to open next month.

Now harder to panhandle in Red Deer

Red Deer City council is restricting when and where panhandlers can approach…

Country soap opera

Country Strong Screen Gems Rating: PG 111 minutes

A mighty fine western flick

This reviewer went to see the new True Grit with some trepidation,…

New writing group launched for young people

Writers’ Ink and the Red Deer Public Library are partnering to sponsor…

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The futility of New Year’s resolutions

The only New Year’s resolution I ever kept was the last one…

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Dysfunctional fighting family

The Fighter Paramount Rating: 14A 115 minutes

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Burlesque has predictable ending

Burlesque Screen Gems/Columbia Rating: PG 120 minutes

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Great chemistry in romantic drama

Love & Other Drugs 20th Century Fox Rating: 18A 112 minutes

Unbelievable thriller

The Next Three Days is a pretty good thriller, or at least…