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Defence lawyer Maurice Collard (left) with Glen Carritt outside Red Deer provincial court on Tuesday shortly after assault and mischief charges laid after an alleged altercation during a Freedom Convoy rally in February 2022 were dropped by the Crown prosecutor. (Photo by Paul Cowley/Advocate staff)

Charges dropped against 2022 Freedom Convoy organizer

Former Innisfail town councillor charged after alleged altercation during freedom convoy rally

by Paul Cowley

Defence lawyer Maurice Collard (left) with Glen Carritt outside Red Deer provincial court on Tuesday shortly after assault and mischief charges laid after an alleged altercation during a Freedom Convoy rally in February 2022 were dropped by the Crown prosecutor. (Photo by Paul Cowley/Advocate staff)

Burman University in Lacombe is switching to online delivery starting March 23 due to ongoing coronavirus. Photo contributed

Burman University offering new micro-credential programs

Burman University in Lacombe will begin offering micro-credential courses in entrepreneurship and…

by Red Deer Advocate Staff

Burman University in Lacombe is switching to online delivery starting March 23 due to ongoing coronavirus. Photo contributed

Stettler’s Regional Board of Trade is planning an ice-fishing derby over Family Day weekend on Buffalo Lake. (File photo)

Stettler Regional Board of Trade planning first annual ice-fishing derby on Buffalo Lake

The staff behind Stettler’s Regional Board of Trade (BOT) are hard at…

by Kevin Sabo

Stettler’s Regional Board of Trade is planning an ice-fishing derby over Family Day weekend on Buffalo Lake. (File photo)

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FILE - Former President Donald Trump announces he is running for president for the third time at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022. The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fight. The Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee had asked for six years of tax returns for Trump and some of his businesses, from 2015 to 2020. The court’s order Tuesday, Nov. 22 leaves no legal obstacle in the way. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Trump indicted, becomes 1st ex-president charged with crime: lawyer

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden share a laugh after Biden’s address to Parliament in the House of Commons, on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Friday, March 24, 2023. U.S. envoy David Cohen says Biden’s visit was an authentic, intimate showcase of how important Canada continues to be to its southern neighbour. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Biden’s visit an ‘authentic’ expression of Canada’s importance to U.S.: ambassador

Members of the 5e Regiment d’artillerie legere du Canada board an aircraft heading for Latvia, in Quebec City, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. The Canadian Armed Forces is under fire for its plan to cut thousands of troops off a cost-of-living allowance without much notice. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Military under fire as thousands of troops face lost cost-of-living allowance

Frederick Lea Hardy’s name carved into the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France, April 2022 is shown in a handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Sarah Worthman

Punishment of First World War soldiers for sexual orientation detailed in new study

Town of Sylvan Lake seeking board/committee members

Several board and committee vacancies are just waiting to be filled with…

by Mark Weber

Town to host open house focused on this year’s budget

The open house ties in with an online budget survey on the Town’s website

by Mark Weber

Castor’s Lynn Sabo, and her store, The Purple Platypus, won the ‘most improved’ category of the Community Futures social media marketing challenge which took place in November. (Photo submitted)

Community Futures East Parkland announces social media marketing challenge winners

Mirror, Alta., based Community Futures East Parkland recently finished its most recent…

by Kevin Sabo

Castor’s Lynn Sabo, and her store, The Purple Platypus, won the ‘most improved’ category of the Community Futures social media marketing challenge which took place in November. (Photo submitted)

Alberta RCMP issue more than 2,200 tickets over the holiday season

Over 2,000 motorists made the Alberta RCMP’s traffic violations naughty list this holiday season

Jan 6, 2023

(RCMP submitted photo)

The winter driving habits that could cost you

Alberta drivers know that our winters can make road conditions slippery and…

Jan 6, 2023

(RCMP submitted photo)

Temporary closure of Sylvan Lake advanced ambulatory care service

The Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) will be closed for…

Jan 5, 2023

Free, online workshops available to Albertans

Need a wellness boost in 2023? Wellness Exchange is a series of…

Jan 5, 2023

Popular Advocate columnist Treena Mielke died of cancer on Jan. 1, at age 73. (Contributed photo)

Popular Advocate columnist is remembered for her positivity

Treena Mielke died Jan. 1 of cancer

by Lana Michelin

Popular Advocate columnist Treena Mielke died of cancer on Jan. 1, at age 73. (Contributed photo)

(Photo submitted)

Maintain a safe following distance (The 3 second rule)

No one likes to be tailgated, yet millions of people do it…

Jan 3, 2023

(Photo submitted)

B.C. bus victim leaves family in India, amid questions over perilous road conditions

Kalwinder Singh was supposed to meet up with his cousin, Karanjot Singh…

Dec 27, 2022

Reduced hours for Sylvan Lake advanced mmbulatory care service during holidays

The Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) will see reduced hours…

by Mark Weber

Alix volunteer firefighters training in winter conditions. (Photo from Alix Fire Department Facebook page)

Mirror house fire claims homeowner

Volunteer firefighters from Clive and Alix responded to Tuesday night blaze

by Red Deer Advocate Staff

Alix volunteer firefighters training in winter conditions. (Photo from Alix Fire Department Facebook page)

(Advocate file photo).

Innisfail man dies in house fire

Innisfail RCMP officers are investigating two unrelated house fires — including one…

by Lana Michelin

(Advocate file photo).

Sylvan Lake and Blackfalds partner for Victims Services

Sylvan Lake and Blackfalds have partnered to offer service for victims of…

by Mark Weber

Trilliant Real Estate Group’s 14th annual Trilliant’s Trees 4 Treasures raised $9,190 for the Outreach Centre’s Adopt A Family program, Dec. 7. The local realtors partner with Evan Hardy, Source Mortgage and A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections to offer fresh Christmas trees to the community in exchange for a donation. Since 2009 the project has raised more than $87,000. (Photo submitted)

Trees 4 Treasures raises over $9,000

Trilliant Real Estate Group’s 14th annual Trilliant’s Trees 4 Treasures raised $9,190…

Dec 22, 2022

Trilliant Real Estate Group’s 14th annual Trilliant’s Trees 4 Treasures raised $9,190 for the Outreach Centre’s Adopt A Family program, Dec. 7. The local realtors partner with Evan Hardy, Source Mortgage and A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections to offer fresh Christmas trees to the community in exchange for a donation. Since 2009 the project has raised more than $87,000. (Photo submitted)

Canadian Tire Sylvan Lake owner Randy Patton (left) accepts a $6,000 cheque from Peter Hamers, president of Sylvan Lake Seniors Association for Canadian Tire Jumpstart Red Deer/Sylvan Lake Chapter. The seniors held two Christmas dinners this month and since costs were sponsored by Sylvan Lake Rotary, attendees were asked to make a donation to Jumpstart. Each dinner was attended by 150 people. The donation will go to helping local kids and their families cover costs associated with participating in sports. Patton said the local store will match the donation dollar for dollar. Hamers noted this is the Seniors Association’s ninth year donating to Jumpstart charities and including this year, the matched totals add up to $36,567.20.

Seniors help kids with Jumpstart donation

Canadian Tire Sylvan Lake owner Randy Patton (left) accepts a $6,000 cheque…

by Barb Pettie

Canadian Tire Sylvan Lake owner Randy Patton (left) accepts a $6,000 cheque from Peter Hamers, president of Sylvan Lake Seniors Association for Canadian Tire Jumpstart Red Deer/Sylvan Lake Chapter. The seniors held two Christmas dinners this month and since costs were sponsored by Sylvan Lake Rotary, attendees were asked to make a donation to Jumpstart. Each dinner was attended by 150 people. The donation will go to helping local kids and their families cover costs associated with participating in sports. Patton said the local store will match the donation dollar for dollar. Hamers noted this is the Seniors Association’s ninth year donating to Jumpstart charities and including this year, the matched totals add up to $36,567.20.

Volunteers from local service clubs, community groups, town council representatives, Sylvan Lake and Area Urgent Care Committee, and Tim Hortons staff are all smiles as Tim Hortons owner John Paul Doucette presents a cheque for $21,468.93 to Susan Samson and Klaus VanVeller. This year’s Smile Cookie campaign raised the most to date.

Anonymous donation boosts Urgent Care recruitment abilities

An additional $100,000 windfall was added to this year’s Smile Cookie campaign…

by Barb Pettie

Volunteers from local service clubs, community groups, town council representatives, Sylvan Lake and Area Urgent Care Committee, and Tim Hortons staff are all smiles as Tim Hortons owner John Paul Doucette presents a cheque for $21,468.93 to Susan Samson and Klaus VanVeller. This year’s Smile Cookie campaign raised the most to date.

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