one of the year's marquee events
Woody's Marathon goes May 19, registration open
The 24th Woody's Marathon/Half/10k is quickly approaching and registration remains open for Red Deerians and others to challenge themselves like never before.The annual event is set for Sunday, May 19, with the runs taking competitors through Red Deer's beautiful trail system, as per usual."Only the start and fini...
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Affordable housing project coming to Gasoline Alley thanks to provincial-federal partnership
Part of a $66 million investment by the governments of Canada and Alberta will fund a new affordable housing project in Red Deer County. Government officials made the announcement Friday on Enoch Cree Nation near Edmonton, where that community will get $25 million to build a mixed-income elders lodge on the reserve. Ot...
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doubled in federal budget 2024
Increase to volunteer fire fighter tax credit lauded by Penhold fire chief
Penhold's fire chief is applauding the recent doubling of the Volunteer Fire Fighters Tax Credit, part of the federal government's recently released 2024 budget.Sean Pendergast says the credit, which can be claimed on one's taxes, is now worth $6,000, but advocacy continues to raise it to $10,000, which he says would b...
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a new lease on life
Habitat for Humanity Red Deer completes 50th home build
Four central Alberta families became first-time homeowners at Habitat Red Deer's home dedication ceremony on May 10. These families will move into two new duplexes in the Evergreen neighbourhood, marking the 47th, 48th, 49th and 50th homes built by Habitat Red Deer in the central Alberta region. The ceremony was a cele...
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Provincial government investing more in youth mental health
In partnership with CASA Mental Health, Alberta's government is investing $148 million to support a large expansion of child and youth mental health services. The commitment to provide $148 million over the next two years doubles the amount of funding for CASA Mental Health, which is expected to significantly expand se...
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RDCRS students offered career insight at STEM Boot Camp
On May 2, students from Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) travelled to Edmonton to attend a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Boot Camp. A lucky 27 students and four staff members attended the opportunity, which was offered in partnership with the Association of Science and Engineering Technolo...
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Alberta
Northern Lights to flare up Friday night
In what could be a fun Friday night activity, Albertans will have a chance to see the Northern Lights.The Weather Network (TWN) says widespread auroras are possible across most of Canada and much of the U.S. Friday night, May 10, 2024. Forecasters are expecting a potential geomagnetic storm to kick off the weekend.&quo...
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Company fined for unlicensed bitcoin mining operation in Brazeau County
The Alberta Utilities Commission has fined another company for operating an electricity generator without a licence -- using the power, like other offenders, to operate bitcoin mines. In a settlement dated Tuesday, Energy Sustain Services is to pay a $10,000 fine for operating the power plant in Brazeau County, southwe...
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Agency helping Albertans through separation and divorce could close doors
An Alberta organization which provides support for families navigating divorce and separation is in jeopardy due to a lack of funding.Next Chapter Alberta is now relying on philanthropists and Albertans province-wide, as well as the government, to help it ensure it can continue to offer its services -- otherwise, "...
May 08, 2024
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RCMP offers safety tips for Emergency Preparedness Week
Albertans are encouraged to be ready for an emergency.May 5 to 11, 2024 marks Emergency Preparedness Week across the country. The theme for this year's initiative is 'Be Prepared. Know Your Risks', with the intent being to encourage citizens to understand the risks in their local area and learn what actions they can ta...
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one of the year's marquee events
Woody's Marathon goes May 19, registration open
The 24th Woody's Marathon/Half/10k is quickly approaching and registration remains open for Red Deerians and others to challenge themselves like never before.The annual event is set for Sunday, May 19, with the runs taking competitors through Red Deer's beautiful trail system, as per usual."Only the start and fini...
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JUNE 7 DEADLINE
Red Deer Games Foundation accepting grant applications
The Red Deer Games Foundation is now accepting applications for financial assistance for athletes in Red Deer and the surrounding area. The deadline to apply is June 7. The foundation provides financial assistance to individuals demonstrating a high level of ability and strong devotion to their sport. The grants may be...
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Rebels add 15 players during 2024 U.S. Priority and Prospects drafts
The Red Deer Rebels restocked the shelves Wednesday and Thursday through the WHL U.S. Priority Draft and WHL Prospects Draft.Several other central Alberta players were also selected (more on them below)."Every team on draft day feels like they had the best day," says Shaun Sutter, associate general manager, R...
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Canada
Mother's Day and the playoffs face off in a quiet Vancouver suburb
VANCOUVER - In the quiet and leafy Vancouver neighbourhood of South Cambie, best known for its botanical garden, playoff fever is about to set in. The neighbourhood is expecting thousands of Vancouver Canucks fans for a viewing party on Sunday evening at Oak Meadows Park, as the team faces the Edmonton Oilers for Game ...
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B.C.'s David Eby, Alberta's Danielle Smith watch Oilers-Canucks playoff game together
VANCOUVER - Hockey brought a pair of provincial politicians together Friday when the premiers of B.C. and Alberta took in a playoff game between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks. B.C. Premier David Eby and his Alberta counterpart, Danielle Smith, watched Game 2 from a private suite at Rogers Arena in Vancouver...
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CP NewsAlert: Fort McMurray under evacuation alert due to out-of-control wildfire
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - An evacuation alert has been issued in Alberta for Fort McMurray as an out-of-control wildfire burns nearby. More coming. The Canadian Press
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Wildfire triggers evacuation of 'multiple neighbourhoods' in Fort Nelson, B.C.
FORT NELSON, B.C. - The B.C. Wildfire Service says the tactical evacuation of "multiple neighbourhoods" is underway in Fort Nelson, as an out-of-control wildfire threatens the town in the province's northeast. It says the fire is "highly visible" from the town, and the closure of Highway 97 is expec...
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Snowbirds in Vancouver for puck-drop flyby as Canucks face Oilers
VANCOUVER - The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be performing a flyover across downtown Vancouver at the start of tonight's Stanley Cup playoff game between the Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers. The Royal Canadian Air Force says the flyover will happen just after 7 p.m. tonight, before the puck drops at Rogers Arena. The...
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Major geomagnetic storm associated with solar flares hitting all of Canada
OTTAWA - Canada's space weather agency is warning of a "major geomagnetic storm" that is hitting the country and could have severe impacts on power systems and other infrastructure. Space Weather Canada says the storm that is associated with massive solar flares was striking all of Canada Friday afternoon. T...
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World
Flash floods kill more than 300 people in northern Afghanistan after heavy rains, UN says
ISLAMABAD (AP) - The U.N. food agency says more than 300 Afghans have died in flash floods that also destroyed more than 1,000 houses in the northern province of Baghlan. The World Food Agency said Saturday it was distributing fortified biscuits to the survivors of one of the many floods that hit Afghanistan over the l...
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Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm warning when a solar outburst reached Earth on Fri...
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US says Israel's use of US arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration said Friday that Israel's use of U.S.-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian law but wartime conditions prevented U.S. officials from determining that for certain in specific airstrikes. The administration's findings of "reasonable" evide...
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