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Broom Tree Foundation advances housing expansion with new transitional living project - Central Alberta Online. com - Local news, Weather, Sports, and Job Listings for Central Alberta, including Lacombe, Red Deer, Ponoka.
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (468+ words) After helping more than 45 women and children transition into stable housing through its first housing initiative, The Broom Tree Foundation'in Lacombe is preparing to take the next step in its mission to address housing insecurity in Central Alberta. Construction is…...
Farmer's Day celebrates strength of rural Alberta communities
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (244+ words) Communities across the province are recognizing Farmer's Day, celebrating the role farmers play in supporting Alberta's agriculture industry and rural economy. According to UFA, the observance originated after lobbying efforts calling for a day to recognize the contributions of Alberta…...
Broadway hits to take centre stage for Father's Day
6+ hour, 38+ min ago (220+ words) The Central Alberta Chamber Orchestra is inviting audiences to celebrate Father's Day with an afternoon of music from some of Broadway's most beloved productions. The orchestra will present Broadway Baby on June 21 at 3 p. m. at Gaetz Memorial United Church in Red…...
Summer pass combines transit and recreation access for Red Deer youth
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (241+ words) Youth in Red Deer will once again have access to unlimited transit rides and drop-in recreation opportunities this summer through the return of the city's Rip "N Rec Summer Pass. The City of Red Deer announced yesterday (June 10) that the…...
Overpass at Innisfail named after rodeo legend Jack Daines
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (397+ words) A major overpass spanning Highway 2 in Innisfail has been officially named in honour of one of central Alberta's most influential rodeo figures, recognizing the lasting legacy of rodeo promoter, auctioneer and philanthropist Jack Daines. The Government of Alberta announced the…...
Red Deer Invited to Celebrate 25 Years of the Collicutt Centre
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (330+ words) One of Red Deer's most recognizable recreation facilities is celebrating a major milestone this week. The City of Red Deer is marking the 25th anniversary of the Collicutt Centre, which first opened its doors in 2001 and has since become a gathering…...
Rebels sign 16-year-old forward
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (185+ words) The Red Deer Rebels have signed forward Paxson Madill to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Madill was selected by the Rebels with the 42nd overall pick in the second round of the 2025 WHL U. S. Priority Draft. The Hermantown, Minn. , native is…...
CCA working on restructuring and financial changes
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (484+ words) The Canadian Cattle Association is working through major structural and financial changes as it looks to stabilize its relationship with Alberta Beef Producers. CCA Vice-President Ryan Brierbach says concerns raised by Alberta over funding helped trigger a broader review of…...
Ponoka lingerie boutique nominated for prestigious North American industry award
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (299+ words) A Ponoka-based lingerie retailer has been nominated for one of North America's most respected honours in the intimate apparel industry. Busted Ladies Lingerie announced it has been selected as a nominee for the 2026 Best of Intima Awards, an annual recognition…...
Chinook's Edge drivers capture awards at provincial competition
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (196+ words) Several Chinook's Edge School Division bus drivers earned provincial honours at the Alberta School Bus Roadeo held June 6 in Nisku. The annual competition, hosted at the Alberta Motor Transport Association facility, brought together school bus drivers from divisions across the…...