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A warrant was issued for Cashtin Lee Joseph, 27, and RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance to locate him. (Contributed)

UPDATE: Central Alberta man identified as murder victim

Wetaskiwin RCMP search for second suspect

A warrant was issued for Cashtin Lee Joseph, 27, and RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance to locate him. (Contributed)
A 47-megawatt solar power project is being built on a site southwest of the Nova Chemicals petrochemical complex. (Map contributed)

Joffre solar plant now under construction

Central Alberta plant to connect to provincial electrical grid

A 47-megawatt solar power project is being built on a site southwest of the Nova Chemicals petrochemical complex. (Map contributed)
A photo of the vehicle suspected to have been involved in the July 6 fatal hit and run south of Red Deer, taken just prior to the collision. (Photo contributed)

More details released of suspect vehicle in fatal hit and run of cyclist near Red Deer

Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP

A photo of the vehicle suspected to have been involved in the July 6 fatal hit and run south of Red Deer, taken just prior to the collision. (Photo contributed)
(File photo by BLACK PRESS)

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Red Deer and central Alberta

Keep your eye the sky

(File photo by BLACK PRESS)
Albertans will soon receive rebates on their electricity bills. (Photo by Advocate staff)

Electricity rebates for Albertans to show up on July bills

Most farms, residences and small businesses will receive rebates

Albertans will soon receive rebates on their electricity bills. (Photo by Advocate staff)
FILE - Albertans will continue to save 13 cents on every litre of gasoline or diesel through the provincial fuel tax relief program. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Fuel tax relief extended until end of September for Albertans

Tax savings continues for Alberta motorists

FILE - Albertans will continue to save 13 cents on every litre of gasoline or diesel through the provincial fuel tax relief program. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
David Martel, general manager of Canyon Ski Resort, says construction of the Canyon Coaster is about half way to completion. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)

Red Deer’s Canyon Ski Resort gets Alberta’s first alpine coaster

Canyon Coaster under construction and is expected to be operating by the end of June

David Martel, general manager of Canyon Ski Resort, says construction of the Canyon Coaster is about half way to completion. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)
Several Central Alberta organizations are encouraging citizens to take part in No Mow May, an initiative designed to help pollinators have a better chance at survival through the summer. (File photo by BLACK PRESS news services)

Take the ‘No Mow May’ challenge in Central Alberta

People are also encouraged to add some native plants to yards, or balconies

Several Central Alberta organizations are encouraging citizens to take part in No Mow May, an initiative designed to help pollinators have a better chance at survival through the summer. (File photo by BLACK PRESS news services)
FILE - Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service offers diagnosis and treatment of urgent, but non-life-threatening conditions, seven days a week. (File photo by BLACK PRESS)

Hours reduced on Wednesday at Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service

Normal hours to resume May 5

FILE - Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service offers diagnosis and treatment of urgent, but non-life-threatening conditions, seven days a week. (File photo by BLACK PRESS)
A total of 6,569 COVID cases were reported in Alberta over the latest seven-day period, and 565,052 were confirmed so far during the pandemic. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, NIAID-RML)

Alberta hospitals remain under significant pressure, says health minister

Signs of COVID transmission slowing

A total of 6,569 COVID cases were reported in Alberta over the latest seven-day period, and 565,052 were confirmed so far during the pandemic. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, NIAID-RML)
A moose was spotted in a residential neighbourhood in Red Deer’s Deer Park area early-April. Photo contributed

Red Deer area to participate in international wildlife challenge

2022 City Nature Challenge happens April 29 to May 2

A moose was spotted in a residential neighbourhood in Red Deer’s Deer Park area early-April. Photo contributed
Boating is a popular activity at Sylvan Lake, and Transport Canada is looking into addressing concerns about loud boat engines. (Black Press file photo)

Transport Canada seeks public input on noisy boats

Loud boat engines a growing problem for Sylvan Lake and others

Boating is a popular activity at Sylvan Lake, and Transport Canada is looking into addressing concerns about loud boat engines. (Black Press file photo)
Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping was in Red Deer on Wednesday to help announce a long-awaited $1.8 billion expansion to Red Deer hospital. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).

30 new deaths related to COVID-19 in Alberta over last 7 days

The province is reporting 30 new deaths due to the implications of…

Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping was in Red Deer on Wednesday to help announce a long-awaited $1.8 billion expansion to Red Deer hospital. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).
Prairie Sky Gondola has announced it wants to build a gondola ropeway, or cable system, in Red Deer. (Image contributed by Prairie Sky Gondola)

One of a kind tourism attraction in central Alberta proposed for Red Deer

Sky gondola between Capstone and Bower Ponds

Prairie Sky Gondola has announced it wants to build a gondola ropeway, or cable system, in Red Deer. (Image contributed by Prairie Sky Gondola)
Dress for Success Central Alberta will have a part-time fund development and operations co-ordinator thanks to a grant from Red Deer & District Community Foundation. (Photo from Facebook)

On International Women’s Day and beyond, a local charity is helping women in Central Alberta dress for success

Dress For Success in Red Deer will hold an open house and accept donations on Saturday

Dress for Success Central Alberta will have a part-time fund development and operations co-ordinator thanks to a grant from Red Deer & District Community Foundation. (Photo from Facebook)
A porch security camera near Rocky Mountain House captured what appeared to be a meteor on Tuesday night. (Photo from video by Kaitlyn Kostyniuk)

UPDATED: Possible meteor spotted in central Alberta sky

Video shared on social media

A porch security camera near Rocky Mountain House captured what appeared to be a meteor on Tuesday night. (Photo from video by Kaitlyn Kostyniuk)
Alberta Municipalities is pushing for a referendum on the question of having a provincial police force, as was promised by the premier in 2019. (File photo by Advocate staff)

70% oppose replacing Alberta RCMP, says National Police Federation

UCP says provincial police service could better address the root causes of crime in communities

Alberta Municipalities is pushing for a referendum on the question of having a provincial police force, as was promised by the premier in 2019. (File photo by Advocate staff)
Red Deer Advocate publisher Mary Kemmis was appointed to the position of vice-president of the BC North division of Black Press. (File photo)

Red Deer Advocate publisher takes executive position in British Columbia

Appointed vice-president of Black Press Media’s BC North division

Red Deer Advocate publisher Mary Kemmis was appointed to the position of vice-president of the BC North division of Black Press. (File photo)
Conservative Blaine Calkins was re-elected for Red Deer-Lacombe. (Photo contributed)

Calkins re-elected for Red Deer-Lacombe

Conservatives retain Red Deer seat

Conservative Blaine Calkins was re-elected for Red Deer-Lacombe. (Photo contributed)
Photos and flowers can be found at a memorial at the fatal Wetaskiwin-area rail crossing. (Photo by Shaela Dansereau/Pipestone Flyer staff)

Two women dead: Memorials set up for victims of railway crashes in central Alberta

Two women died at two separate railway crossings since Sunday

Photos and flowers can be found at a memorial at the fatal Wetaskiwin-area rail crossing. (Photo by Shaela Dansereau/Pipestone Flyer staff)