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RDP and Olds College ranked among top 50 research institutions in Canada
Red Deer Polytechnic and Olds College have been recognized as two of the top research institutions in Canada.This week, Red Deer Polytechnic was ranked 31st overall, and Olds College was ranked 20th a...
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Alberta bill aims to clear further obstacles to citizen-driven referendum questions
The Alberta government is clearing more legal hurdles faced by citizens aiming to put referendum questions on a ballot, including the prospect of leaving Confederation.If passed, a proposed bill would...
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Ponoka releases annual Christmas lights tour map
Town of Ponoka PSA -- Citizens can once again enjoy Ponoka's annual Christmas Lights Tour. The tour showcases and celebrates festively decorated homes and yards throughout the community. The tour map ...
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Ponoka road closure for CPKC Holiday Train event
There will be a temporary road closure in Ponoka on Monday, Dec. 8 for the Holiday Train event. The road closure will be on 50 Street between 47 Avenue and 49 Avenue from about 4:45 to 6 p.m. Motorist...
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CPKC Holiday train to arrive in central Alberta on Dec. 8
The 2025 Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train will return to central Alberta next week.The train will make stops in central Alberta on Dec. 8 and 9 and will continue through Alberta, B.C....
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Wetaskiwin RCMP respond to fatal collision on Highway 814
The Wetaskiwin RCMP are investigating after a fatal collision on Highway 814 at Township Road 480 this morning.At 7:54 a.m., police responded to a serious head-on motor vehicle collision near Millet a...
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SPARC hosting Winter Warm Up campaign
SPARC Red Deer is running a winter warm up campaign from Dec. 1 to Jan. 16.The organization is asking residents to share the gift of warmth by dropping off new mittens, toques and socks to the Red Dee...
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Op-ed: It’s time to move beyond promises, says teachers' association
It's not often that a seasoned politician deviates from their carefully crafted talking points and says something that sounds authentic. So, my ears perked up when Premier Danielle Smith responded to ...
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Newcomer Learn to Skate returns Jan. 2 at Bower Ponds
It's almost time to gear up for the annual Red Deer tradition that is the Newcomer Learn to Skate event.Organizers with Care for Newcomers note the 14th annual event is slated for Jan. 2, from 1-4 p.m...
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Lacombe Police Service investigating vehicle theft
The Lacombe Police Service are asking for the public's help in an investigation of a vehicle theft from a local business.Police say at approximately 4 a.m. on Dec. 4, two suspects entered a secure imp...
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