22-year-old driver charged in fatal crash makes first court appearance

The driver of a pickup truck charged in connection with an early morning accident in Red Deer Sunday that killed the parents of five children made a brief court appearance this morning. Chad Mitchell Olsen, 22, of Sedalia, has been charged with two counts of impaired driving causing death, two counts... more

Suspected drug dealer in custody

A suspected drug dealer has been remanded in custody following a brief court appearance on Monday. Jason Anderson, 27, of Red Deer returns to Red Deer provincial court on Thursday to enter a plea on two counts of possession of drugs... more

• Town hall meeting by invitation only
• Man accused in Sunchild sex assault expected to turn himself in
• Falling in love. . . in old age

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Who Dat Nation savours Super Bowl win

NEW ORLEANS — Hoarse, hungover and happy, New Orleans woke up Monday wondering if that Super Bowl thing really happened. In the French Quarter, stragglers — decked out in Saints jerseys and team colours— remaining from the all-night party turned to... more

• Canadiens GM Bob Gainey resigns, will continue with team as consultant
• Saints win Super Bowl
• Harvesting a title

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Pretty in pink car

Kyla Buhler’s new car has got it all. Well, everything except subtlety. The pink Cadillac she picked up late last month is the trademark symbol of Mary Kay Cosmetics, maybe even more than the lipstick and eyeliner itself. “It’s kind of considered... more

• India says growth lifts economy out of slump
• G7 wants banks held accountable
• Concerns over European sovereign debt, economy will weigh on stocks

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Michael Jackson’s doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter

UPDATE: LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s doctor has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star. Dr. Conrad Murray, a Houston cardiologist who was with Jackson when he died June 25, entered his plea Monday in... more

• Big band legend to carry torch before Olympic opening ceremony
• Novelist explores immigrant experience in his new book
• What you’re wishing for

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Inspired by religion

Red Deer artist and art teacher Doug Strickland looks at his recently completed painting depicting Christ’s walk to his crucifixion. Prints will be made of the The .75-by-1.5-metre painting and be made available to religious institutions around the world, said... more

• An acquired taste
• It’s never too late to get in shape, keep healthy
• Reality show Jersey Shore becomes style inspiration

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One-time opportunity

Let’s set aside throne speeches, Parliaments, taxes and frozen windrows of snow for a while and think about something really important: a model rail museum and theme park for Riverlands. The first time you hear of a tourism-themed idea like... more

• Aboriginal knowledge critical to conservation
• Trade deal a good step
• Boy’s saviour a true angel

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