Editorials

Remember that we all bleed red

Remember that we all bleed red

Pride Week celebrations start Aug. 12th

Remember that we all bleed red
Drive safe this long weekend

Drive safe this long weekend

According to MADD, young people have the highest rates of traffic death

Drive safe this long weekend
The Greyhound logo is seen on one of the company’s buses, in Vancouver, on Monday July 9, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

What’s next after Greyhound bus closure?

The closure in Alberta will affect approximately 155 jobs

  • Jul 18, 2018
The Greyhound logo is seen on one of the company’s buses, in Vancouver, on Monday July 9, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Country comes to the city for Westerner Days

Country comes to the city for Westerner Days

Lots to see and do at next week’s Westerner Days

  • Jul 11, 2018
Country comes to the city for Westerner Days

Remembering those who served a community

The recent Capital Gazette shooting hit close to home

  • Jul 4, 2018
EDITORIAL: Maryland journalists killed in pursuit of truth

EDITORIAL: Maryland journalists killed in pursuit of truth

Five people were gunned down in the Capital Gazette newsroom

EDITORIAL: Maryland journalists killed in pursuit of truth

Celebrate Canada Day at Bower Ponds

The popular annual event attracts thousands

  • Jun 27, 2018

Recognizing what we have here at home

With Canada Day coming up, it’s important to recognize how lucky we are

  • Jun 20, 2018

A few thoughts on the importance of Father’s Day

It’s a vitally important day to let dad know that he is absolutely appreciated and loved

  • Jun 13, 2018
Trans Mountain nationalization a necessary step

Trans Mountain nationalization a necessary step

The deal is a win for Notley’s government, observers say

Trans Mountain nationalization a necessary step
Trust your instincts when it comes to buying jewellery

Trust your instincts when it comes to buying jewellery

A Central Alberta business had many incidents of counterfeit gold turned in

Trust your instincts when it comes to buying jewellery
Tis the season for community fundraisers

Tis the season for community fundraisers

Many walks taking place this month

  • May 23, 2018
Tis the season for community fundraisers
Spring has finally sprung

Spring has finally sprung

There are lots of activities for Red Deerians to take part in

Spring has finally sprung
A woman lays flowers at a memorial on the stairs leading into Elgar Petersen Arena, home of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team, in Humboldt, Sask., on Saturday, April 7, 2018. RCMP say 14 people are dead and 14 people were injured Friday after a truck collided with a bus carrying a junior hockey team to a playoff game in northeastern Saskatchewan. Police say there were 28 people including the driver on board the Humboldt Broncos bus when the crash occurred at around 5 p.m. on Highway 35 north of Tisdale. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards

Communities continue to support Humboldt

Red Deer was one of the many communities who joined forces to show its support

  • Apr 25, 2018
A woman lays flowers at a memorial on the stairs leading into Elgar Petersen Arena, home of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team, in Humboldt, Sask., on Saturday, April 7, 2018. RCMP say 14 people are dead and 14 people were injured Friday after a truck collided with a bus carrying a junior hockey team to a playoff game in northeastern Saskatchewan. Police say there were 28 people including the driver on board the Humboldt Broncos bus when the crash occurred at around 5 p.m. on Highway 35 north of Tisdale. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
Volunteering brings a wealth of rewards

Volunteering brings a wealth of rewards

This week marks National Volunteer Week

  • Apr 18, 2018
Volunteering brings a wealth of rewards
Myles Shumlanski looks around a makeshift memorial at the intersection of a fatal bus crash near Tisdale, Sask., Tuesday, April, 10, 2018. Shumlanski’s son Nick was one of the survivors of a fatal bus crash.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

It could have happened anywhere. It happened in Saskatchewan

Tributes to the departed came in from all over the world

Myles Shumlanski looks around a makeshift memorial at the intersection of a fatal bus crash near Tisdale, Sask., Tuesday, April, 10, 2018. Shumlanski’s son Nick was one of the survivors of a fatal bus crash.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Don’t gaslight victims of sexual assault

Don’t gaslight victims of sexual assault

Take Back the Night, an event by Red Deer College students, sent a powerful message

Don’t gaslight victims of sexual assault
A closer look at Easter traditions

A closer look at Easter traditions

Easter Sunday is the day Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ

  • Mar 28, 2018
A closer look at Easter traditions
Lessons learned from observing World Water Day

Lessons learned from observing World Water Day

Currently, 2.1 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water services

Lessons learned from observing World Water Day
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week runs March 11th to 17th

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week runs March 11th to 17th

Organizers are focusing on supporting senior farmers through resources, safety advice and more

  • Mar 14, 2018
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week runs March 11th to 17th