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Grant money keeps raining for Olds College research projects, as the college recently announced it had received a $799,991 grant from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation to finish constructing the wetlands and to install water recirculation pumps

Chinook's Edge School Division is projecting a $1.1 million deficit in 2012-13 after the board passed the preliminary budget last week.The deficit will be covered through reserves.‘I'm quite pleased with the budget.

Pull quote:New federal funding aimed at helping increase palliative care services available at the community level is good news, say West Central Alberta palliative care and hospice caregivers.

Rainy, stormy weather last week continued to cause havoc in the region although overland flooding had dissipated.

The Water Valley Rodeo has wrapped for the year and already the planning has started for next year's event, said organizers.

With a goal to counter increasing media attention on the potential dangers of horizontal fracking, Calgary-based Angle Energy Inc.

After a seven-year hiatus, A-Soo-Wuh-Um campground will soon offer overnight camping once again.

Red Deer County council was all smiles Tuesday morning when three young girls from Poplar Ridge School requested just over $15,000 to help with a playground build for their school and community.

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools will be developing a social media presence following the board passing a recommendation on the issue at the board's last meeting on June 5.

The Wild Rose Hockey Challenge is shooting for a major fundraising target this year, MP Blake Richards announced earlier this month.