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Red Deer and Area

Indigenous perspectives
RDP and partners offer learning opportunities at Indigenous Culture Camp
Red Deer Polytechnic partnered up with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Elders, Red Deer Public Schools and Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools, to welcome educators, faculty, staff and students to Indigenous Culture Camp.The camp, which was held from May 14-15, featured 10 different sessions that provided authentic tea...
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eyes to the sky
Funnel cloud advisory for areas east of Red Deer
A special weather statement for the favourable development of funnel clouds is in effect for areas in east central Alberta.The area includes:MaskwacisPonokaMorningsidePine LakeTorringtonDelburneElnoraThree HillsStettlerBig ValleyThe entire map can be seen here, but it's noteworthy that it borders (and does not include)...
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At St. Joseph High School
Annual school bus road-eo set for May 23
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools announced they'll host the 43rd annual local school bus road-eo this weekend.On Saturday, May 23, they'll welcome approximately 50 school bus drivers from across central Alberta to St. Joseph High School.At the event, the drivers will put their skills to the test with competitors from...
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Summer fun
Don Moore Recreation Centre outdoor pool and other spray parks to open June 1
The City of Red Deer says the Don Moore Recreation Centre outdoor pool will open for the season next month.Its official opening date is set for June 1; however, depending on the weather, that could change.The Central Spray & Play and Woody's Spray Park will also open on June 1 with a daily schedule of 11 a.m. to 7 ...
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Alberta

July 1 Application Deadline
Alberta's timing targets for west coast pipeline 'best-case scenario'; CIBC analysts
Analysts at CIBC World Markets say the timeline the Alberta government set out for construction to begin on a potential new west coast oil pipeline reflects a best-case scenario. The province aims to submit a proposal to the federal major projects office by July 1, have it designated a project of national interest by O...
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dang, it was gusty
The wind was a-howlin' on Thursday in Alberta
The wind was quite strong on Thursday in different parts of Alberta.It was even to blame for the collapse of a sports dome in Red Deer.According to Environment and Climate Change, wind reached the following maximum speeds on May 14 (km/h):Three Hills: 101 Schuler: 100 Finnigan: 98 Cadogan: 96 Hussar: 96 Acadia Valley: ...
May 15, 2026
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all eyes on 2027
Carney, Smith sign carbon price deal, suggest fall 2027 pipeline approval
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday they're eyeing a fall 2027 start date for construction of a new bitumen pipeline to the West Coast.It's part of a plan to accomplish the remaining steps of the landmark energy deal they signed last fall.There is to be a new scheme for carbon emis...
May 15, 2026
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what was accomplished?
Spring legislative session wraps up in Alberta
Alberta's United Conservative government believes it has delivered for Albertans as the spring session of the legislature wraps up.The province notes that the session saw 17 bills passed.Actions taken include strengthening safeguards related to medical assistance in dying (MAID), protecting consumers from misleading to...
May 14, 2026
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Canada

Washing ceremony marks settlement of Canadian Tire racial profiling complaint
VANCOUVER - The sounds of Indigenous drums and song bounced off the walls of an East Vancouver banquet hall Tuesday evening as members of British Columbia's Heiltsuk Nation gathered for a traditional washing ceremony years in the making. Dawn Wilson a...
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CBC pausing production on satirical Indigenous show
OTTAWA - The CBC is pausing production on a satirical show on Indigenous issues after blowback from some who claimed false pretences were used to lure high-profile guests. CBC spokesperson Chuck Thompson says the public broadcaster is halting productio...
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Union 'disappointed' as feds fund outside staff to guard immigration holding centres
OTTAWA - The union representing Canada Border Services Agency workers says it's disappointed by the federal government's decision to provide funding for the agency to hire private sector guards on contract for immigration holding centres, arguing the w...
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B.C. Premier Eby says Canada won't work if Ottawa favours separatist premiers
VICTORIA - Canada cannot work if "separatist premiers" get all of the attention of the federal government, B.C. Premier David said Tuesday. Eby said that is the message he'll relay to Prime Minister Mark Carney when they meet Wednesday after Carney me...
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Canadians say they saw beatings, felt helpless as Israel intercepted Gaza flotilla
As an unmarked speedboat approached the ship that had been her home for two weeks, Luiza Ravalli heard a voice over a loudspeaker issue an ominous command: "Turn back or you'll be boarded." Ravalli, a primary care nurse from the Greater Toronto Area, a...
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Ottawa proposes $164M in whale protection funding for waters off B.C. coast
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - Ottawa says it has proposed spending about $164 million to protect whales and their habitat off British Columbia, including working with BC Ferries to reduce underwater vessel noise by half. The federal government s...
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