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Rent in Red Deer up, despite Alberta topping provincial declines
Rent prices in Red Deer don't match what a large part of Alberta experienced last month.According to the latest rent report from Urbanation, Alberta saw the steepest decline in average asks for the cost of apartment rentals in the month of February. The decline was 4.4 per cent.But it's a different story in Red Deer, w...
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Innisfail denied $6.3 million federal grant for aquatic centre modernization
The nearly $15 million modernization of Innisfail's aquatic centre is just about complete, but at this juncture, it won't be done with federal dollars.The project was approved by town council in April 2025, and the facility closed a couple months later so work could begin. A few months prior, in late 2024, the town had...
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Mayor Jefferies talks progress and hopes for the future at State of the City Address
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Rent in Red Deer up, despite Alberta topping provincial declines
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Man arrested for second time in a month after alleged attack in Gasoline Alley
A man already released on conditions from a recent alleged assault in Red Deer has been arrested again for an alleged incident in Gasoline Alley.Blackfalds RCMP say they received a call on March 6 at 1:40 p.m. about a victim in hospital with serious injuries.Investigation determined the victim had been assaulted at a h...
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Mayor Jefferies talks progress and hopes for the future at State of the City Address
Approximately 200 Red Deerians attended Mayor Cindy Jefferies State of the City Address on Monday, an annual overview of where the city is at and where they hope to be.The speech by Jefferies was held at the Red Deer Resort and Casino, hosted by the Red Deer and District Chamber, and sponsored by BILD Central Alberta a...
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"rare opportunity for renters"
Rent in Red Deer up, despite Alberta topping provincial declines
Rent prices in Red Deer don't match what a large part of Alberta experienced last month.According to the latest rent report from Urbanation, Alberta saw the steepest decline in average asks for the cost of apartment rentals in the month of February. The decline was 4.4 per cent.But it's a different story in Red Deer, w...
11h ago
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project almost finished
Innisfail denied $6.3 million federal grant for aquatic centre modernization
The nearly $15 million modernization of Innisfail's aquatic centre is just about complete, but at this juncture, it won't be done with federal dollars.The project was approved by town council in April 2025, and the facility closed a couple months later so work could begin. A few months prior, in late 2024, the town had...
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Alberta
Nomination Deadline May 12, 2026
Celebrating Alberta newcomers
Nominations are open for the 2026 Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards, recognizing newcomers' contributions to making the province a better place to call home. Provincial officials say Alberta is home to people from cultures and backgrounds that span the world, many of whom have made significant contributions to their comm...
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Alberta launches new wildfire mitigation strategy
As wildfire season begins, the province says it is launching a new mitigation strategy.A release notes the strategy aligns with the national Canadian Wildland Fire Prevention and Mitigation Strategy, but addresses Alberta's unique landscape and community needs."Mitigating the negative impacts of wildfires on our c...
Mar 06, 2026
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Alberta announces new tools to clean up tailings ponds
Alberta's government says it is investing $46 million into cutting-edge technologies that will safely reduce oilsands mine water and reclaim tailings ponds.According to the government, Alberta's oilsands produce some of the most responsible energy in the world. Provincial officials say the oilsands have drastically cut...
Mar 06, 2026
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Albertans asked to help shape future of Ghost-Kananaskis area
Albertans are being invited to help shape the future of the Ghost-Kananaskis region.According to a release from the provincial government, this is phase one of engagement on the draft vision and outcomes for how land should be managed in the southern Alberta area.Input can be given until June 5, with feedback used to f...
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project almost finished
Innisfail denied $6.3 million federal grant for aquatic centre modernization
The nearly $15 million modernization of Innisfail's aquatic centre is just about complete, but at this juncture, it won't be done with federal dollars.The project was approved by town council in April 2025, and the facility closed a couple months later so work could begin. A few months prior, in late 2024, the town had...
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Red Deer's Easton Daneault named WHL Rookie of the Week
Red Deer's Easton Daneault is the latest WHL Rookie of the Week.Daneault, a forward for the Lethbridge Hurricanes, recorded one goal and five assists in two games this week.The 18-year-old now has 47 points, including 12 goals, in 61 games, leading the Hurricanes in scoring.Per the WHL:The 5-foot-9, 160-pound centre st...
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First time since 2018
Red Deer Vipers advance to HJHL Finals
The Red Deer Vipers are Heritage Junior B Hockey League (HJHL) North Division champions. On Thursday, they knocked off the defending league champion Sylvan Lake Wranglers with a 4-2 victory in Game 4 of the best-of-five North Division final matchup. Brodie Van Riper, Brady Leroux, and Evan Lemke (twice) all found the b...
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Canada
In the news: MPs debate Iran war, TikTok to continue operating, Stronach Trial
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Opposition parties call for clarity from government as MPs debate Iran war Prime Minister Mark Carney was absent from a debate on the U.S.-Israel war on Iran as op...
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Registration of U.S. nurses in B.C. soars amid recruitment push
This summer, Alex Alvarez will pack her belongings and make the 3,500-kilometre trek with her husband, young son and Boston Terrier from Anchorage, Alaska, to Nanaimo, B.C. - a city she's never visited - to work as a registered nurse. Alvarez is among...
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'Uncover what's really going on': UFO researcher in Manitoba supports AI tracking
WINNIPEG - Artificial intelligence is going to make it easier to spot whether a bird, a plane or an otherworldly creature is in the sky, as Canadians continue to report sightings of unidentified flying objects, says Canada's top UFO expert. Chris Rutko...
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Defence to call more witnesses in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial
TORONTO - Defence lawyers are set to call more witnesses today in the sexual assault trial of Canadian auto parts tycoon Frank Stronach. The defence began presenting its case Monday, calling several witnesses, including the businessman's former driver....
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Mother of wounded Maya Gebala sues OpenAI over mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
VANCOUVER - OpenAI's artificial intelligence chatbot acted as the "collaborator, trusted confidant, friend and ally" of the shooter in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass killings, according to a lawsuit by the mother of a girl critically wounded in the atta...
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TikTok to continue operating in Canada, subject to safety conditions
OTTAWA - TikTok is being allowed to continue its operations in Canada after the government wrapped up a national security review. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the decision hinges on key conditions, including for TikTok to bring in stronger prot...
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World
Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) - Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament when the Iran war began, a government minister said Tuesday. The announcement followed...
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NBA cancels Atlanta Hawks' plans to celebrate famed Magic City adult entertainment club
The NBA has called off the Atlanta Hawks' plans for a night of celebrating the city's famed Magic City adult entertainment club, saying it was responding to "concerns" from many across the league. Atlanta announced the plan last month, saying it wanted...
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Alexander brothers are convicted of sex trafficking in case that shocked real estate world
NEW YORK (AP) - Three brothers, including two of the nation's most successful luxury real estate brokers, were convicted of sex trafficking charges Monday after a five-week trial over accusations that they used drugs and force to rape scores of women t...
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