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19th annual Run/Hike fundraiser for Red Deer Hospice Society returns June 7
The 19th annual Run/Hike fundraiser in support of the Red Deer Hospice Society is just over two weeks away.On Sunday, June 7, the event, which is presented by RSM Canada, will take place at 9 a.m.Those who register for the event will have the option to run or hike one, three, or five-kilometre routes along the trails a...
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Life-changing literacy program
Smile cookie campaign raises over $80,000 for Reading College
This year's annual Tim Horton's smile cookie campaign raised $80,604 locally in support of the Reading College.Reading College is a life-changing summer literacy program put on by the Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools that helps Grade 2 students improve their literacy skills.They made the announcement on Friday at...
May 22, 2026
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19th annual Run/Hike fundraiser for Red Deer Hospice Society returns June 7
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Podcast (Ep. 70): Deep thoughts from 'Grow Kids' + some thoughts on the violence
the everything red deer podcast
Referendum on a referendum: Jeffrey Rath, Naheed Nenshi, Cindy Jefferies & more react
May 23, 2026
Life-changing literacy program
Smile cookie campaign raises over $80,000 for Reading College
May 22, 2026
Red Deer and Area
$60,000 goal
19th annual Run/Hike fundraiser for Red Deer Hospice Society returns June 7
The 19th annual Run/Hike fundraiser in support of the Red Deer Hospice Society is just over two weeks away.On Sunday, June 7, the event, which is presented by RSM Canada, will take place at 9 a.m.Those who register for the event will have the option to run or hike one, three, or five-kilometre routes along the trails a...
15h ago
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the everything red deer podcast
Referendum on a referendum: Jeffrey Rath, Naheed Nenshi, Cindy Jefferies & more react
LISTEN TO THE FULL UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS WITH RATH, JEFFERIES, AND MORE ON THE MAY 22, 2026 EPISODE OF THE EVERYTHING RED DEER PODCAST! Despite what some might want to believe, this separation thing ain't no "nothing burger," says Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi. Nenshi spoke Friday during a news conferen...
May 23, 2026
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Life-changing literacy program
Smile cookie campaign raises over $80,000 for Reading College
This year's annual Tim Horton's smile cookie campaign raised $80,604 locally in support of the Reading College.Reading College is a life-changing summer literacy program put on by the Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools that helps Grade 2 students improve their literacy skills.They made the announcement on Friday at...
May 22, 2026
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Moose Hide Campaign Day to be observed in Red Deer Friday
On Friday, people will gather at Red Deer's Common Ground Garden Project to observe the Moose Hide Campaign Day.The event, which begins at 5:30 p.m., was supposed to happen last week, but was postponed due to weather conditions.According to the official Moose Hide Campaign website, the movement is about recognizing tha...
May 22, 2026
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Alberta
the everything red deer podcast
Referendum on a referendum: Jeffrey Rath, Naheed Nenshi, Cindy Jefferies & more react
LISTEN TO THE FULL UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS WITH RATH, JEFFERIES, AND MORE ON THE MAY 22, 2026 EPISODE OF THE EVERYTHING RED DEER PODCAST! Despite what some might want to believe, this separation thing ain't no "nothing burger," says Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi. Nenshi spoke Friday during a news conferen...
May 23, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence
PIA doesn't "have confidence" in provincial AI investments
The provincial government is continuing to invest in AI programs to serve Albertans in all aspects of life.Just this week, the province announced a new panel on strengthening post-secondary education to prepare students to enter an AI-driven economy.On Wednesday, May 20, they also committed $10 million over three years...
May 22, 2026
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referendum on a referendum
Premier Smith addresses Albertans; unveils separation referendum question
Premier Danielle Smith made a televised address to the province Thursday night, and there will be a media availability Friday.She revealed that among the questions Albertans will answer in a referendum this October will be this one:"Should Alberta remain a province of Canada or should the Government of Alberta com...
May 22, 2026
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Alberta is to vote on whether to hold a separation referendum. Here's how we got here
Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that Albertans will be going to the polls Oct. 19 to vote on whether there should be a future binding referendum on the province quitting Canada. Here's a timeline of pivotal moments in Alberta's separatism deb...
May 22, 2026
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Local Sports
Continues through Saturday
Red Deer Pro Rodeo charges out of the chute with exciting opening night
The Red Deer Pro Rodeo officially began on Thursday evening, kicking off three days of action.The family-friendly event will continue on Friday and Saturday at the Centrium at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Centrium or online at the Tickets Alberta website.The rodeo features the top athletes in the rodeo scene ...
May 22, 2026
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Local legend
Red Deer's Peter Duncan to be inducted into Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame
In honour of a career that spanned from professional baseball to starting the Red Deer Riggers, Red Deer's Peter Duncan has been named among the 2026 inductees into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame.Duncan joins nine inductees in the individual category, three in the team category, and one in the family category, ...
May 20, 2026
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'playing in my shoes'
All-abilities disc golf event goes May 24 at RDP course
Have you ever wanted to try disc golf, but you face personal barriers to doing so? Or perhaps you've never considered the difficulty of playing with a different level of physical ability. On May 24, join the local disc golf community at the 'Playing In My Shoes' event at the Red Deer Polytechnic course. The event is su...
May 19, 2026
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Canada
'This country cannot be broken:' Campaign to keep Alberta in Canada launches
EDMONTON - Hundreds of people in red-and-white clothing waved Canadian flags, cheered as honking cars passed by and sang "O Canada" at a launch event for a campaign aiming to stop Alberta from quitting Confederation. Thomas Lukaszuk, Alberta's former d...
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China's foreign minister to visit Canada next week for first time in 10 years
VANCOUVER - China's foreign minister will visit Canada next week to meet with his Canadian counterpart, the first visit by a Chinese foreign minister in 10 years. The Ottawa visit will take place May 28-30. Wang Yi and Anita Anand will discuss the rec...
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New U.S. green card policy could impact Canadians seeking permanent residency: lawyer
A new U.S. policy requiring most foreigners to apply for green cards from their home countries may cause long waits and complications for Canadians living in the U.S. seeking permanent residency, Canadian immigration lawyers say. U.S. Citizenship and I...
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Canadians from Gaza flotilla return to Canada after detainment by Israeli forces
Some of the12 Canadians who were part of a flotilla attempting to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza are returning to Canada this weekend. The Canadians were detained by Israeli forces last week and reportedly abused in custody before being sent to ...
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Quebec Premier Fréchette won't rule out exceeding $250M spending pot
LÉVIS - Premier Christine Fréchette defended her spending promises on Saturday, despite a warning from the province's finance minister that she may surpass the $250 million fund allocated to her. Radio-Canada has reported that Eric Girard wrote to Fréc...
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Montreal sex workers march for stronger labour rights on F1 weekend
MONTREAL - A group of sex workers and their supporters marched through downtown Montreal on Saturday to demand better working conditions, as hundreds of thousands of tourists converge on the city for Grand Prix weekend. Some 200 people joined the dem...
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World
A 9-story building under construction in Philippines collapses, possibly trapping dozens of workers
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - A nine-story building under construction in a city north of the Philippine capital collapsed early Sunday with 22 workers managing to get out while others remain missing, police said. The building collapsed befo...
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Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
WASHINGTON (AP) - A man who opened fire Saturday near a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the U.S. Secret Service said. It was the third incidence of gunfire in the vicinity of President Donald Trum...
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Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - President Donald Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran on the war, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been "largely negotiated" after calls with Israel and other allies in the region. "Final aspects...
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