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Central Alberta MPs, Calkins and Bailey, respond to federal budget
Two Central Alberta MPs are making it clear what they think of the federal budget released this week by the Mark Carney-led Liberal government.Predictably, they aren't big fans.Red Deer Member of Parliament Burton Bailey said in a statement on Friday that the budget is costly and adds to the national debt."Canadia...
Nov 6, 2026
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Red Deer city council to consider recommendations for Westerner Park Master Plan
Red Deer city council will guide the development of the Westerner Park Master Plan on Tuesday.They're set to consider 13 recommendations from the Westerner Exposition Association, which is responsible for completing the plan by March 31, 2027.The master plan sets out a 15-year vision for Westerner Park, including who i...
Nov 6, 2026
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Central Alberta MPs, Calkins and Bailey, respond to federal budget
Nov 6, 2026
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Red Deer region's unemployment rate down to 5.3% in October
Nov 6, 2026
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Missing: Heather Potts, 46, of Maskwacis
Nov 6, 2026
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not big fans
Central Alberta MPs, Calkins and Bailey, respond to federal budget
Two Central Alberta MPs are making it clear what they think of the federal budget released this week by the Mark Carney-led Liberal government.Predictably, they aren't big fans.Red Deer Member of Parliament Burton Bailey said in a statement on Friday that the budget is costly and adds to the national debt."Canadia...
Nov 6, 2026
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lowest in province
Red Deer region's unemployment rate down to 5.3% in October
In good news, the Red Deer economic region's unemployment rate* fell from 6.0 per cent in September to 5.3 per cent in October -- the lowest among the province's economic regions.Our region includes the city of Red Deer, Red Deer County, Lacombe, Montana 139, Samson 137, and Sylvan Lake, among other communities.That ra...
Nov 6, 2026
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last seen Nov. 6
Missing: Heather Potts, 46, of Maskwacis
Maskwacis RCMP is requesting public assistance in locating 46-year-old Heather Potts. Heather was last seen on Nov. 6 in Maskwacis, and is believed to be within Maskwacis or Ponoka. Police are concerned for Heather's well-being and want to speak to her.Heather is described as:Slim complexion,5 feet 5 inches tall,140-15...
Nov 6, 2026
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15-year plan
Red Deer city council to consider recommendations for Westerner Park Master Plan
Red Deer city council will guide the development of the Westerner Park Master Plan on Tuesday.They're set to consider 13 recommendations from the Westerner Exposition Association, which is responsible for completing the plan by March 31, 2027.The master plan sets out a 15-year vision for Westerner Park, including who i...
Nov 6, 2026
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Alberta
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Alberta's Distinguished Artist Award now worth $50,000
The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation is increasing the prize amount for its Distinguished Artist Award from $30,000 to $50,000.According to the organization, the Distinguished Artist Award recognizes exceptional achievement and significant artistic impact provincially and beyond. This increased pri...
Nov 5, 2026
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laucnhed earlier this year in B.C., Yukon
RCMP expands Experienced Peace Officer program into Alberta
The RCMP is expanding its Experienced Peace Officer program, also known as ExPO, into Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.Officials say the program is a brand-new approach to recruiting experienced officers.It originally launched in B.C. and Yukon in July 2026."The ExPO program is a reflection of the R...
Nov 5, 2026
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NDP says mark missed on affordability
Alberta government moves to standardize education property taxes
The Alberta government says changes to the collection of education property taxes will save property owners nearly $100 million next year. Through Budget 2027, the government says it will introduce one provincial education property tax rate that will be set for three years at a time, allowing Albertans and municipaliti...
Nov 5, 2026
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New Alberta licence plate hits the road
Alberta license plates will have their first redesign in over 40 years, available to all drivers next week.The plates feature the slogan "Strong and Free" with a backdrop of Moraine Lake after the province held a vote on eight designs for residents to choose from in October of last year.The Moraine Lake desig...
Nov 5, 2026
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Rebels Nathan Salisbury earns first WHL shutout in win over Raiders
Red Deer Rebels netminder Nathan Salisbury secured his first Western Hockey League shutout on Saturday night in a 2-0 win over the Prince Albert Raiders.He stopped all 36 shots, including some high-quality chances late in the game and even a penalty shot."It felt really good; it was nice to get the win," Sali...
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5-4 road loss
Rebels fall to Hurricanes in shootout
The Red Deer Rebels scored late in the third period to send it to overtime, but the Lethbridge Hurricanes came out on top 5-4 in the shootout.On Friday night in Lethbridge, both teams were held scoreless in the extra frame until round seven of the shootout, when Red Deer product Easton Daneault scored to lift the Hurri...
Nov 6, 2026
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Podcast: Oilers, former Rebels PxP voice Cam Moon on Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
On the NINETIETH episode of The Everything Red Deer Podcast, rdnewsNOW reporter Ian Gustafson speaks with the legendary Cam Moon, Rebels-turned-Oilers radio play-by-play voice. But not just for ish and giggles, no, they get into the growing legend that is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.This week, the NUGE, a former Red Deer Rebel...
Nov 6, 2026
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Canada
Funeral today for B.C. soldier killed in CFB Wainwright fire
VANCOUVER - The funeral for one of the four Canadian soldiers killed in a fire at a military base in Alberta is today in Vancouver. The ceremony honouring 23-year-old Pte. Aidan Goulding will take place at the Seaforth Armoury where family, friends and...
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Justin Trudeau named distinguished fellow at Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government
Former prime minister Justin Trudeau has joined England's Oxford University in a new role. Trudeau, 54, joined the Blavatnik School of Government as a distinguished fellow and member of the World Leaders Circle, the school said in a news release Frida...
Nov 7, 2026
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Aid sector calls out lack of any mention of foreign aid in federal budget
OTTAWA - Canada's aid sector is expressing dismay over the first federal budget in more than 15 years to make no mention of foreign aid, and is calling on Ottawa to outline its vision in an upcoming foreign policy review. "The budget is largely silent ...
Nov 7, 2026
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Crisis in Cuba sending Canadian travellers to pricier sun destinations: travel agents
As the winter holiday season approaches, one of the most popular sunny destinations for Canadian travellers remains out of reach. The United States' oil blockade against Cuba triggered severe fuel shortages in the country and prompted Canadian airlines...
Nov 7, 2026
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Federal budget looks to restore auditor general's access to privileged information
OTTAWA - The federal government is looking to restore the auditor general's access to privileged information. In Thursday's federal budget, a line item in a list of proposed legislative changes indicated Ottawa plans to update the Auditor General Act "...
Nov 6, 2026
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U.S. Treasury sanctions Canadian firms connected to Ryan Wedding
OTTAWA - The United States Treasury Department has slapped sanctions on eight Canadian businesses for allegedly helping to evade sanctions on Iran's government. The department says it sanctioned money services businesses in British Columbia and Ontario...
Nov 6, 2026
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World
Israel's president gives Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government
JERUSALEM, Israel (AP) - Israeli President Isaac Herzog gave opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government on Sunday evening. After the formal announcement, Eisenkot, who ran as Prime Minister Benjamin Neta...
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A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan, meteorological agency says
TOKYO (AP) - A strong earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, shattering store windows, causing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media. Japan's Meteorological Agency put the quake's ...
16h ago
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US military says it fired on commercial vessel in Gulf of Oman after it attempted to breach blockade
JERUSALEM (AP) - U.S. Central Command said late Saturday it disabled a St. Kitts-flagged ship after it ignored multiple warnings and attempted to leave the region after visiting an Iranian port. U.S. forces have been enforcing a naval blo...
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