Aug. 3-8
Red Deer's Brock England to suit up for Team Canada at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Red Deer's Brock England has been named to Canada's national men's summer U18 team roster.From Aug. 3-8 at Rogers Place and the Downtown Community Arena in Edmonton, England will suit up for Team Canada in pursuit of the gold medal at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup alongside his 21 teammates."After a competitive trai...
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July 27-30
Innisfail's Brae Rogalczyk finishes tied for 6th at Canadian Amateur Championship
Innisfail's Brae Rogalczyk finished the 121st Canadian Amateur Championship tied for sixth place.The four-day tournament, which took place at the Heritage Pointe Golf Club in Calgary from July 27-30, featured the best amateur golfers from across the country and the United States.In the final round on Thursday, Rogalczy...
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Conditions as of July 28
Alberta Crop Report: July 31
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First location in Western Canada
Highly visual 'Museum of Illusions' opens at West Edmonton Mall
Recovery Open House Aug. 6
Rocky family estimates tornado damage at more than $100K
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Last Seen July 27, 2026
Missing: Steven Cortez, 58, of Alberta
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Red Deer and Area
Conditions as of July 28
Alberta Crop Report: July 31
Hot weather conditions have impacted crops across central Alberta as cereals begin to ripen and broadleaf crops come out of flowering.That's according to the latest Alberta Crop Report from Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) and the Government of Alberta.The report indicates spring cereals are approachin...
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Recovery Open House Aug. 6
Rocky family estimates tornado damage at more than $100K
A Rocky area family estimates the July 18 tornado caused between $100,000 and $150,000 in damage to their property and they're hoping to receive provincial assistance to help with recovery. Bryn Hansen, who lives just south of Rocky Mountain House, said three buildings were completely destroyed and four others sustaine...
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Last Seen July 27, 2026
Missing: Steven Cortez, 58, of Alberta
Wood Buffalo RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating missing 58-year-old Steven Cortez. Mounties say Cortez was last seen July 27, 2026, in Fort McMurray. Police add, he is known to frequent Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Lethbridge. He may be driving a red Jeep Liberty with Alberta licence plate CPD544...
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August Long Weekend Events
Heritage Day in Central Alberta
Central Albertans looking for something fun to do this August long weekend are encouraged to check out a pair of events taking place, including the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery's annual Hootenanny on Monday, Aug. 3.Heritage Day activities run from 12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the MAG in Red Deer (4525 47A Ave), and is an...
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Alberta
81-year-old male
Overdue hiker in Waterton Lakes National Park found deceased
Alberta RCMP are sending their condolences to the family and friends of an overdue B.C. hiker found deceased in Waterton Lakes National Park.On July 23, 2026, Pincher Creek RCMP received a report of an overdue hiker in the Waterton Lakes National Park. Mounties say an 81-year-old male resident of Golden, British Columb...
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Be Safe Out There
Alberta RCMP provide road safety tips for Heritage Day long weekend
Alberta RCMP are reminding motorists to prioritize road safety ahead of the Heritage Day long weekend. Mounties say motor vehicle collisions are more common during the summer months due to factors such as increased traffic volumes, higher speeds, and a greater presence of vulnerable road users, including motorcyclists,...
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Education
Scholarship and bursary applications open Aug. 4
The Alberta government has announced more than $107 million in scholarships, awards and bursaries are open for application starting Aug. 4 through Alberta Student Aid.The province says students can access more than $107 million in scholarship, award and bursary funding for the 2026-27 school year. Officials say this no...
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Environment / Politics
Judicial review request challenges denial of Corb Lund's anti-coal petition
Organizers of a petition to ban new coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rockies have filed for a judicial review, challenging Elections Alberta's decision that the petition failed. Earlier this month, the agency announced that the anti-coal petition led by country singer Corb Lund didn't gain enough verified signa...
Jul 30, 2026
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Local Sports
Aug. 3-8
Red Deer's Brock England to suit up for Team Canada at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Red Deer's Brock England has been named to Canada's national men's summer U18 team roster.From Aug. 3-8 at Rogers Place and the Downtown Community Arena in Edmonton, England will suit up for Team Canada in pursuit of the gold medal at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup alongside his 21 teammates."After a competitive trai...
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July 27-30
Innisfail's Brae Rogalczyk finishes tied for 6th at Canadian Amateur Championship
Innisfail's Brae Rogalczyk finished the 121st Canadian Amateur Championship tied for sixth place.The four-day tournament, which took place at the Heritage Pointe Golf Club in Calgary from July 27-30, featured the best amateur golfers from across the country and the United States.In the final round on Thursday, Rogalczy...
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first time repping the maple leaf
Red Deer's Brad Balon earns double individual bronze at World Over-35 Waterski Championships
Red Deer's Brad Balon is coming home with two bronze medals and a silver from this past weekend's 2026 IWWF World Over-35 Waterski Championships. The event took place at Predator Bay in Calgary, welcoming more than 250 athletes from around the world. They competed in the three disciplines of slalom, trick, and jump, pl...
Jul 30, 2026
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Canada
Ottawa adds just over $4M in funding for Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after mass shooting
OTTAWA - The federal government is providing more than $4 million in funding to support people affected by the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in February. A statement from Public Safety Canada says part of the funds will go to priorities identif...
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Human or AI bot? Ottawa consulting on transparency of AI systems
OTTAWA - Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says the government wants input from Canadians about the transparency of artificial intelligence systems. Solomon says in an online post he wants public feedback on questions about identifying AI c...
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Court finds B.C.'s involuntary mental health treatment scheme unconstitutional
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Supreme Court has given the provincial government six months to reform laws that allow directors of mental health facilities to consent to psychiatric treatments for people who are involuntarily admitted for care. The ...
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Bank of Canada's Macklem defends use of replacement workers during strike
OTTAWA - The head of the Bank of Canada is defending the central bank's use of replacement workers during a strike involving security officers. In a decision issued last week, the Canada Industrial Relations Board said the Bank of Canada contravened th...
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Canada to impose temporary 25% tariff on some imports of wood cabinets, vanities
OTTAWA - Canada is imposing a temporary tariff on imports of some wood products as Ottawa awaits the findings of a probe into possible harmful practices in the global market. The federal government said in a news release that Canada will impose a 25 pe...
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Ottawa approves northern Ontario nickel mine
OTTAWA - The federal government says it has approved the Crawford Nickel Mine project in northern Ontario. Announcing the approval in a news release Friday, Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin said "the potential effects within federal jurisdiction are...
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World
Marine Corps says F-35B stealth fighter crashed in California, pilot ejected
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Marine Corps says the pilot of an F-35B stealth fighter is expected to live after ejecting from the jet before it crashed in California. The jet went down Friday near the Miramar air base in San Diego. A Marines...
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Two former Sri Lanka officials sentenced to death for negligence in deadly Easter bombings
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - A Sri Lankan court on Friday sentenced a former police chief and a former top Defense Ministry official to death after finding them guilty of criminal negligence that allowed Islamic State-inspired bomb attacks on Easter Sunda...
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Algerian bus plunges into a ravine near Algiers, killing at least 25 and injuring 44
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) - At least 25 people were killed and 44 injured on Friday in a bus accident in Algeria, according to a provisional report from the Algerian Civil Protection. The bus, which was carrying passengers from Sétif to the A...
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