Second GWG in as many games
Rebels Poul Andersen scores OT winner to take down Hurricanes
The Red Deer Rebels viewed Sunday's contest against the Lethbridge Hurricanes as a must-win.With 15 games remaining, central Alberta's team is in the thick of a playoff race that's bound to come down to the wire.As a result, the Rebels secured a 4-3 victory in overtime against the Hurricanes in front of 5,553 fans at t...
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$143 million investment
Provincial government announces classroom complexity teams for school divisions in central Alberta
The Government of Alberta announced on Friday they've investing $143 million to establish 476 complexity teams in K-6 schools, which include one teacher and two educational assistants, across the province. The government says teams will be allocated to schools with the highest identified needs. These teams will help id...
Feb 13, 2026
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Snowfall and blowing snow
Special weather statement issued for central Alberta
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Podcast: Reviewing Red Deer's housing & homelessness portfolios + The City approves new winter response plan
113 Local agencies supported
Community Foundation of Central Alberta distributes $1.9 Million in Grants in 2025
Feb 14, 2026
Safety precations
Red Deer RCMP gives safety tips for winter activities during Family Day weekend
Feb 14, 2026
Red Deer and Area
Snowfall and blowing snow
Special weather statement issued for central Alberta
Just when we thought the end of winter was near, Mother Nature is set to deliver a powerful punch this week.Environment and Climate Change Canada reported that snow is expected to fall beginning on Monday and continue through Tuesday in much of Alberta, including the central Alberta region.Approximately 10 to 20 centim...
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113 Local agencies supported
Community Foundation of Central Alberta distributes $1.9 Million in Grants in 2025
The Community Foundation of Central Alberta (CFCAB) has announced that it distributed $1.9 million in grants in 2025.Through these distributions, officials say 113 agencies working to strengthen the quality of life across central Alberta were supported. The Foundation says this support for the community includes $118,0...
Feb 14, 2026
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Safety precations
Red Deer RCMP gives safety tips for winter activities during Family Day weekend
Red Deer RCMP are encouraging families this Family Day long weekend to take extra safe precautions, as many residents will be heading outdoors, to ensure a safe weekend.RCMP say preparing ahead and staying aware of conditions can help prevent injuries and emergencies during Family Day outings.The Red Deer RCMP offers t...
Feb 14, 2026
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$143 million investment
Provincial government announces classroom complexity teams for school divisions in central Alberta
The Government of Alberta announced on Friday they've investing $143 million to establish 476 complexity teams in K-6 schools, which include one teacher and two educational assistants, across the province. The government says teams will be allocated to schools with the highest identified needs. These teams will help id...
Feb 13, 2026
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Alberta
Lakeland Region
2026 Alberta Winter Games set for this weekend
The 2026 Alberta Winter Games officially began on Friday.From now until Monday, the Lakeland Region will host over 2,400 athletes, coaches, and technical officials from across Alberta.They'll compete over the three-day event, which will include 18 sports such as hockey and curling.The provincial government, in partners...
Feb 14, 2026
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Energy/Environment
Alberta government announces new technology to power province's energy future
Alberta's government announced this week it is investing $28 million into new technologies to help increase energy production while decreasing environmental impacts.Through the industry-funded TIER program, provincial officials say they are investing $28 million to support six projects using technologies that are expec...
Feb 13, 2026
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Border officers seize one tonne drugs at Coutts
A trio of major drug seizures was recently made at a southern Alberta border crossing. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says its officers seized a combined 1,010 kilograms of cocaine, methamphetamine, suspected heroin, and dode (opium poppies) from three commercial trucks late last year.The first incident occur...
Feb 13, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Alberta's Smith says she hasn't signed separatist petition, or any other
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has not signed a petition currently gathering signatures for a referendum to pull the province out of Confederation. Smith says she hasn't signed any petitions because the process is meant to be driven by citizens. The push for a vote on Alberta becoming its own country is now in...
Feb 12, 2026
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Local Sports
Second GWG in as many games
Rebels Poul Andersen scores OT winner to take down Hurricanes
The Red Deer Rebels viewed Sunday's contest against the Lethbridge Hurricanes as a must-win.With 15 games remaining, central Alberta's team is in the thick of a playoff race that's bound to come down to the wire.As a result, the Rebels secured a 4-3 victory in overtime against the Hurricanes in front of 5,553 fans at t...
18h ago
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54 saves by Kondro
Rebels upset Tigers in 5-4 OT victory
It wasn't a perfect night for the Red Deer Rebels, but an outstanding performance from goaltender Matthew Kondro earned the Rebels a 5-4 victory over the Medicine Hat Tigers in overtime. In front of 4,035 fans at the Centrium on Friday night, Kondro stood on his head and made 54 saves. The Rebels were outshot by their ...
Feb 14, 2026
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High expectations
Red Deer Vipers head into HJHL playoffs as regular season champs
Playoff time has officially arrived for the Red Deer Vipers after a successful Heritage Junior B Hockey League (HJHL) season.The Vipers, who finished first in the league following the end of the regular season, have all the tools to complete a deep playoff run.That'll all start this weekend when they face the Airdrie T...
Feb 13, 2026
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Canada
Ottawa says national security incident, error at emergency stockpile unrelated
OTTAWA - The Public Health Agency of Canada now says there was no connection between a national security incident at the country's emergency stockpile warehouse in 2024 and an error that caused the loss of $20-million of medication. At a House committe...
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Advocate urges feds to update equity act, settle class action with Black employees
OTTAWA - An advocate is urging the federal government to update equity legislation for Black employees and to drop its fight against a discrimination lawsuit that has cost more than $15 million so far. Nicholas Marcus Thompson, president and CEO of the...
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Anand says 'regime change' in Iran would be required for restarting diplomatic ties
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada will not re-establish ties with Iran until "regime change" takes place in Tehran. Anand made the comment to The Globe and Mail Saturday, and her office and department would not repeat that phras...
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AI minister seeks new investments through visits to Germany, Saudi Arabia, India
OTTAWA - Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon is visiting Saudi Arabia and India after a trip to Germany as part of an effort to drum up new investment in Canadian tech. The stops are "about broadening our trade alliances and looking for inves...
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Quebec auto board lied about cost overruns for online platform, inquiry finds
QUÉBEC - A public inquiry has concluded that Quebec's automobile insurance board lied to the provincial government to conceal exploding costs in the creation of the agency's online platform. The inquiry overseen by Judge Denis Gallant says officials at...
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Ukrainian emergency visa holders expected to return after war: immigration department
OTTAWA - Canada's immigration department says it still expects Ukrainians who fled the war with Russia to return to their home country once the conflict ends. That's in spite of comments from Immigration Minister Lena Diab, who recently acknowledged th...
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World
US troops arrive in Nigeria to help train its military, Nigerian military says
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - About 100 U.S. troops plus equipment have arrived in Nigeria to help train soldiers in the West African country as the government fights against Islamic militants and other armed groups, the Nigerian military announced Monday. ...
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FBI: DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match glove worn by suspect
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - The FBI says a glove containing DNA was found about two miles from "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother and appears to match those worn by a masked person outside her front door in Tucson the night she vanished. ...
Feb 15, 2026
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Iran's top diplomat to attend 'indirect' talks with US in Geneva, state-run IRNA news agency says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's top diplomat was traveling Sunday from Tehran to Geneva, where the second round of nuclear negotiations with the U.S. will take place, Iranian state media reported. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi...
Feb 15, 2026
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