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CMHA in Red Deer confirms end to Pathways to Housing agreement
Two months have passed since residents were moved out of Amethyst House, a permanent supportive housing complex near Red Deer's downtown.The complex has been managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association's (CMHA) Central Region branch for a number of years.But in July, it was announced that the 48-unit building wou...
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Provincial Politics
Application period for mail-in Alberta referendum ballots ends today, 673K requested
Today is the last day to apply for a mail-in ballot for Alberta's referendum. Elections Alberta says it will stop accepting applications as of midnight and that mail-in ballots must be returned by Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. The agency says that as of Thursday afternoon it's received 673,000 requests for mail-in ballots. The tot...
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Amethyst House
CMHA in Red Deer confirms end to Pathways to Housing agreement
Two months have passed since residents were moved out of Amethyst House, a permanent supportive housing complex near Red Deer's downtown.The complex has been managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association's (CMHA) Central Region branch for a number of years.But in July, it was announced that the 48-unit building wou...
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Maskwacis RCMP attend Indigenous Policing Summit in Calgary
Maskwacis RCMP recently took part in the Indigenous Policing Summit.The event was hosted by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police at Tsuut'ina Nation near Calgary.According to the detachment, the three-day event provided a platform for police leaders to strengthen operational readiness and build capacity in rela...
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Alberta implements new safety measures for school boards
New School Critical Emergency Standards are being rolled out by the Government of Alberta, it was announced Friday.These are clear and consistent guidelines for how school boards should handle emergencies, according to a release.The guidelines prioritize prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.&quo...
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Lacombe Research and Development Centre will indeed close, Ottawa decides
The federal government has decided not to revisit its decision to close the Lacombe Research and Development Centre (LRDC). In a release Friday, the LRDC Joint Task Force said it is disappointed in the news, especially given the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food recommended that the closu...
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ICE arrest prompts warning about location sharing
The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) is sharing a warning, urging parents to review their children's location-sharing settings on popular social media apps.The warning comes after an arrest by ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit.An investigation determined an alleged offender tracked the locatio...
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Alberta implements new safety measures for school boards
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Provincial Politics
Alberta NDP files court challenge over province's new restricted voter list rules
Alberta's Opposition NDP is challenging the legality of new government rules that severely restrict the amount of voter information elections officials can share with political parties. In a court application filed Thursday in Edmonton, the NDP argue the new policy undermines the purpose of having a voter list as laid ...
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Calgary court hears possible resolution in case of death threat to prime minister
A Calgary man accused of posting an online threat to kill Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected back in court next week with a possible deal on the table to resolve the matter. The lawyer for Jamie Dacosta has told court that he received an email from the federal prosecutor and they were reviewing the case for a ``pot...
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Podcast: Alberta Minister of Tourism and Sport, Andrew Boitchenko
Alberta's Ministry of Tourism and Sport made a significant funding announcement Thursday (more here), committing $14 million to 20 projects across the province.rdnewsNOW and The Everything Red Deer Podcast caught up with Minister Andrew Boitchenko to talk about some of the funded projects.We also discuss the upcoming W...
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First NHL preseason goal
Red Deer Rebels captain Beckett Hamilton savours memorable Avalanche debut
They say you never forget your first.And on Sunday, Red Deer Rebels captain Beckett Hamilton achieved a number of firsts.Not only did he play in his first National Hockey League preseason game for the Colorado Avalanche, but he also scored his first NHL goal.Hamilton returned to Red Deer on Tuesday after spending a few...
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Red Deer's Brock England to play in CHL USA Prospects Challenge
Red Deer's Brock England will suit up in the upcoming 2026 Canadian Hockey League (CHL) USA Prospects Challenge.On Wednesday, he, alongside three other players, including Dima Zhilkin of the Saginaw Spirit, Alexis Joseph of the Saint John Sea Dogs, and Carter Meyer of the Québec Remparts were the first four play...
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Canada
MPs split on whether AI should be used in House of Commons
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament are split on whether - and how - artificial intelligence should be used by lawmakers following a report that said the technology is being used to write a significant amount of what MPs say in the House of Commons. The Eco...
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Anand says Canada supports LGBTQ+ rights despite Ottawa's silence on Turkey crackdown
OTTAWA - Canada has kept silent on Turkey's crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups as it seeks a trade deal, but Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says that should not be interpreted as a lack of concern for oppressed people. The Carney government did not join ...
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B.C.'s Eby says NDP would tax new, unsold condos, raise speculation, vacancy fees
VICTORIA - British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby said a new tax on unsold condominiums would improve housing affordability, but the election promise is drawing criticism from the Conservatives and mixed reaction from experts. The proposed tax was among...
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Competition bureau to publish a call for information on grocery pricing policies
OTTAWA - Canada's competition bureau will move next week to begin gathering information on retail grocery pricing policies. The agency is tasked with protecting and promoting competition for the benefit for Canadian consumers and businesses. In June, t...
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B.C. attorney general seeks Criminal Code change after Tumbler Ridge AI chat report
British Columbia's attorney general says she has asked the federal government to change the Criminal Code to ensure accountability for artificial intelligence companies after a "disturbing" report that OpenAI's chatbot coached the Tumbler Ridge shooter...
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Canadian charged with voting fraud in the U.S. for casting ballot in 3 elections
OTTAWA - A Canadian has been charged in the United States with three counts of voter fraud for casting ballots in three elections without being a U.S. citizen. The U.S. Attorney's Office for Florida says Christiane Vinette Young voted in the 2024 and 2...
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World
Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, the White House announced on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe funding for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives. A...
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Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third time
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Supreme Court on Friday turned away an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump, putting an end to a long-running legal dispute as absentee voting is underway in the midterm electio...
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Morocco's Authenticity and Modernity Party wins parliamentary election, interior ministry says
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) - Morocco's Authenticity and Modernity Party won the most seats in the country's parliamentary election, taking 97 of 395 seats in the House of Representatives, according to final results announced by the Interior Ministry on F...
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