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Shaun Isaac, owner of Woodchucker Firewood in Trochu, is awaiting a new shipment during a firewood shortage in the province. All of the wood he has left is being saved for long-time customers who need it to heat their homes. (Contributed photo).

Firewood shortage in central Alberta caused by rising demand, gaps in supply

‘I’ve said “No” to more people than ever’: firewood seller

Shaun Isaac, owner of Woodchucker Firewood in Trochu, is awaiting a new shipment during a firewood shortage in the province. All of the wood he has left is being saved for long-time customers who need it to heat their homes. (Contributed photo).
Many rural municipalities were concerned about a proposed reduction to their industrial revenues, but Alberta’s Municipal Affairs minister has come up with an alternative solution. (Photo contributed)

Province and rural municipalities agree on a plan to support Alberta’s energy industry

Creating new wells or pipelines would result in a three year ‘tax holiday’

Many rural municipalities were concerned about a proposed reduction to their industrial revenues, but Alberta’s Municipal Affairs minister has come up with an alternative solution. (Photo contributed)
COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

Alberta reports 77 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

Dr. Deena Hinshaw cautions small-town Albertans not become complacent

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)
Alberta has 258 new COVID-19 cases

Alberta has 258 new COVID-19 cases

Red Deer continues to have eight active cases

Alberta has 258 new COVID-19 cases
Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, says discussions will be held this week between the province and municipalities, such as Sylvan Lake, to come up with solutions to the problem of overcrowded beaches. (Government of Alberta photo).

230 new COVID-19 cases reported over the weekend

City of Red Deer has nine active cases

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, says discussions will be held this week between the province and municipalities, such as Sylvan Lake, to come up with solutions to the problem of overcrowded beaches. (Government of Alberta photo).
Edouard Manet’s work Luncheon in the Grass inspired part of this painting of beach-goers by David More. It’s showing as part of the Shore Figures exhibit at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).

Benalto artist depicts those lazy, hazy (virus-free) days of summer at Sylvan Lake

David More’s Shore Figures exhibit is showing at the Red Deer museum

Edouard Manet’s work Luncheon in the Grass inspired part of this painting of beach-goers by David More. It’s showing as part of the Shore Figures exhibit at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).
The Chutes of the Ram River, 45 kilometres west of Rocky Mountain House, is described as one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Some Central Albertans are alarmed that coal strip mining is slated to start there. (Contributed photo).

Central Alberta naturalists fear pristine headwaters will be contaminated by coal mine

Chutes of the Ram constitute one of Earth’s ‘most beautiful’ spots

The Chutes of the Ram River, 45 kilometres west of Rocky Mountain House, is described as one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Some Central Albertans are alarmed that coal strip mining is slated to start there. (Contributed photo).
Thousands of Albertans who usually flock to Westerner Days will have to wait until early June to find out if this year’s fair can be held in mid-July, as planned, or be postponed or cancelled due to virus control measures. (Advocate file photo).

Updated: Westerner Days’ fate expected to be announced Friday

Edmonton’s K-Days and Calgary Stampede have been cancelled this summer

Thousands of Albertans who usually flock to Westerner Days will have to wait until early June to find out if this year’s fair can be held in mid-July, as planned, or be postponed or cancelled due to virus control measures. (Advocate file photo).
The 2020 high school graduations will be postponed for Catholic and public schools in Red Deer. (Black Press file photo).

High school graduations postponed in Red Deer

Public and Catholic school district decide to delay ceremonies

The 2020 high school graduations will be postponed for Catholic and public schools in Red Deer. (Black Press file photo).
Red Deer city manager Allan Seabrooke says a cash-flow problem will arise in one to two months. (Contributed photo).

A cash crunch is coming for the City of Red Deer, says city manager

City council will have to consider loans or borrowing from reserves

Red Deer city manager Allan Seabrooke says a cash-flow problem will arise in one to two months. (Contributed photo).
Spring is taking its time getting to central Alberta. March was the 13th coldest in 106 years of record-keeping, making pandemic-related self-isolation measures easier to follow. (Advocate file photo).

Cold spring weather makes self-isolation measures easier to follow for central Albertans

March was the 13th coldest on record, says Environment Canada

Spring is taking its time getting to central Alberta. March was the 13th coldest in 106 years of record-keeping, making pandemic-related self-isolation measures easier to follow. (Advocate file photo).
Red Deer Cowboy singer Ivan Daines has written a tune about the pandemic to give people hope. His Corona Song can be heard on YouTube. (Screenshot from YouTube).

Red Deer cowboy singer’s ‘Corona Song’ is meant to unite people in the battle against the virus

Ivan Daine’s new pandemic tune is on YouTube

Red Deer Cowboy singer Ivan Daines has written a tune about the pandemic to give people hope. His Corona Song can be heard on YouTube. (Screenshot from YouTube).
These newly hatched baby robins will be placed in other robins’ nests for adoption, says Carol Kelly, executive-director of the Medicine River Wildlife Centre. Anybody who knows the locations of various bird nests, for future reference, can call the centre. (Contributed photo).

No summer interns means Medicine River Wildlife Centre risks being overhwelmed by injured animals

Humans can help prevent wildlife injuries, says director

These newly hatched baby robins will be placed in other robins’ nests for adoption, says Carol Kelly, executive-director of the Medicine River Wildlife Centre. Anybody who knows the locations of various bird nests, for future reference, can call the centre. (Contributed photo).
Eight-month-old litter-mates Kobe and Lebron, held by veterinary technician Nicole Appenrodt, are among the pets still available for adoption at the Central Alberta Humane Society. (Contributed photo by Tara Hellewell).

Staff at the Central Alberta Humane Society are ‘bracing for more pet dumpings’

Lay-offs and pandemic measures could take a toll on pets

Eight-month-old litter-mates Kobe and Lebron, held by veterinary technician Nicole Appenrodt, are among the pets still available for adoption at the Central Alberta Humane Society. (Contributed photo by Tara Hellewell).
Cell phones are distractions for students’ learning. The Seven Summits School wants to limit access to them during school hours. File photo. File photo.

Telus Mobility restores 9-1-1 service, blames equipment failure

Network troubles were cited

Cell phones are distractions for students’ learning. The Seven Summits School wants to limit access to them during school hours. File photo. File photo.
Cell phones are distractions for students’ learning. The Seven Summits School wants to limit access to them during school hours. File photo.

Telus Mobility customers asked to make 9-1-1 calls from a landline

Network troubles were cited

Cell phones are distractions for students’ learning. The Seven Summits School wants to limit access to them during school hours. File photo.
A new hand-held virus testing device, made by Spartan BioScience, provides quick results without having to be sent to a lab. It will be available soon to communities outside Edmonton and Calgary, says Alberta Health Services. (Contributed image).

Central Alberta to soon get new hand-held virus tests for quicker results

AHS has formed a partnership with Spartan BioScience to develop the devices

A new hand-held virus testing device, made by Spartan BioScience, provides quick results without having to be sent to a lab. It will be available soon to communities outside Edmonton and Calgary, says Alberta Health Services. (Contributed image).
A new hand-held virus testing device, made by Spartan BioScience, provides quick results without having to be sent to a lab. It will be available soon to communities outside Edmonton and Calgary, says Alberta Health Services. (Contributed image).

Central Alberta to soon get new hand-held virus tests for quicker results

AHS has formed a partnership with Spartan BioScience to develop the devices

A new hand-held virus testing device, made by Spartan BioScience, provides quick results without having to be sent to a lab. It will be available soon to communities outside Edmonton and Calgary, says Alberta Health Services. (Contributed image).
(Advocate file photo).

Non-profits that are helping people impacted by COVID-19 can apply for relief funding

Red Deer and District FCSS can draw from a provincial pot of $30 million

(Advocate file photo).
(Advocate file photo).

No Alberta renter will be evicted for non-payment on April 1, promises the premier

No evictions during the entire Alberta public health emergency

(Advocate file photo).