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Flood watch in effect for two areas of Red Deer River basin
A flood watch is in place for two areas of the Red Deer River Basin.The two areas are:Red Deer River near Sundre (new, as of Monday) - Water level rises of up to 1.5 to 2.0 m are possible, corresponding to possible peak flows of between 300 to 500 m3/s; Peak water levels are forecast for the afternoon of June 29; River...
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Celebrate Canada Day 2026 around central Alberta
If you're hoping to celebrate Canada Day this July 1 (and maybe before), check out the list below of all that's happening around central Alberta.RED DEERPONOKALACOMBE View this post on Instagram A post shared by City of Lacombe (@cityoflacombe)<script async src="//" target="_blank" rel="noop...
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Tools for School returns ahead of 26-27 school year
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Summer Travel Season
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Fundraiser to support pets
Donation drop off for Central Alberta Humane Society's Ultimate Garage Sale begins Friday
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Flood watch in effect for two areas of Red Deer River basin
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Tools for School returns ahead of 26-27 school year
It's time for another summer of supporting the annual Tools for School initiative in Red Deer and central Alberta.Put on by the Outreach Centre and United Way Central Alberta, Tools for School asks citizens to contribute school supplies so that all kids can be assured of the ability to head back to classrooms in Septem...
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Fundraiser to support pets
Donation drop off for Central Alberta Humane Society's Ultimate Garage Sale begins Friday
The Central Alberta Humane Society's Ultimate Garage Sale is just around the corner.Beginning on July 3, the non-profit organization will begin accepting donations of items for the garage sale that will open to the public on Friday, July 24."Our Ultimate Garage Sale is truly powered by the generosity of our commun...
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Flood watch in effect for two areas of Red Deer River basin
A flood watch is in place for two areas of the Red Deer River Basin.The two areas are:Red Deer River near Sundre (new, as of Monday) - Water level rises of up to 1.5 to 2.0 m are possible, corresponding to possible peak flows of between 300 to 500 m3/s; Peak water levels are forecast for the afternoon of June 29; River...
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Surge of blood donors needed around Canada Day
With Canada Day upon us, Canadian Blood Services is putting out the call once again for an increase in donations.According to the organization, 46 per cent of Canadians believe donating blood is a uniquely Canadian act of generosity.More than 70 per cent believe it is one of the most meaningful ways people can give bac...
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Alberta
Alberta poised to make West Coast pipeline announcement later this week
CALGARY - The Alberta government is poised to make an announcement about its plans for a new West Coast oil pipeline later this week. Sam Blackett, press secretary to Premier Danielle Smith, says there will be a "major announcement" on Thursday to sha...
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Local state-of-emergency in Kananakis Country
Province of Alberta updates river conditions, road closures as heavy rain eases
While rainfall warnings issued by Environment & Climate Change Canada for a large section of Alberta have now ended, residents living near rivers are likely to be on edge in the coming hours and, possibly, days.In an update Monday evening, the Province of Alberta said flood watches, flood warnings, and high streamf...
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Province invests $100 million to address classroom complexity
The Government of Alberta is investing $100 million to hire more teachers, educational assistants, and specialized staff to combat classroom complexity in the province.The government explained that the investment adds new complexity to teams for grades 7-12 and targeted training for staff, while improving access to spe...
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Minimum Wage
Saskatchewan minimum wage to increase, Alberta NDP promise to raise minimum wage if elected
Alberta's Opposition New Democrats are promising to raise the province's minimum wage, protect tips earned by service workers, and eliminate the lower minimum wage for workers under 18 if elected.The party says it would raise the minimum wage by one dollar a year over three years, bringing it to 18 dollars an hour, the...
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Rebels captain Beckett Hamilton selected in third round of NHL Draft
Red Deer Rebels captain Beckett Hamilton is headed to the Colorado Avalanche.On Saturday morning, Hamilton was taken in the third round, 74th overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft.The 18-year-old from Saskatoon, Sask., had a team-leading 62 points in 67 regular-season games, including 24 goals and 38 assists. In the playoffs,...
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Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph selected fourth overall at 2026 NHL Draft
Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph's dream officially came true on Friday night. The 18-year-old was selected fourth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft. Rudolph was the first defenceman to be taken off the board in the draft, which was held in Buffalo, NY. In an interview on stage at the draft,...
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state of health care report
Alberta Medical Association study finds gaps in pediatric mental health care
According to a new study commissioned by the Alberta Medical Association (AMA), there are significant gaps in access to pediatric mental health care in the province.The broader State of Health Care-2026 Report, conducted by ThinkHQ, found that 40 per cent of parents reported at least one child in their home has a menta...
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Canada
Do online influencer posts count as news? Younger Canadians more likely to say yes
OTTAWA - Younger Canadians are more likely to say posts from influencers and online memes count as news, while the amount of news content on social media has dropped, a new report says. "News organizations have long acted as information gatekeepers, de...
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Prime Minister Mark Carney says he'll be in Alberta for Canada Day
KUUJJUAQ - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will be in Alberta on Canada Day in the evening, just a day ahead of an expected announcement by the province related to its push for a new pipeline. Speaking with reporters in Kuujjuaq, Que., today, Carney...
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Self-isolation ends for travellers exposed to hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
TORONTO - The Public Health Agency of Canada says the self-isolation period is over for people who were exposed to a deadly hantavirus outbreak that began on a cruise ship in April. The federal agency also said in a social media post Thursday that a Ca...
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Danger tree installation in France marks 'futility of loss' for Newfoundland Regiment
ST. JOHN'S - A monument honouring a dark day in Newfoundland and Labrador history will be installed today at the site of a devastating First World War battle in northern France. On July 1, 1916, hundreds of soldiers with the Newfoundland Regiment were ...
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Toronto-based armoured vehicle maker INKAS expands production
TORONTO - A Canadian maker of armoured vehicles says it is about to double its production footprint in North America as it expands work at locations in Canada and the U.S. INKAS says it is investing tens of millions of dollars in three large production...
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Immigration department blames 'unclear' guidance for citizenship document recalls
OTTAWA - The immigration department says unclear department guidance for both immigration officers and applicants on how to apply for citizenship-by-descent may have led to people being issued proofs of citizenship without sufficient evidence. The depa...
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World
Roof of tutoring center collapses in eastern Pakistan, killing at least 14 children, police say
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) - A roof collapse at a tutoring center under construction in Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore on Tuesday killed at least 14 schoolchildren, police and rescue officials said. Eight other children were injured and bei...
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Republican Tom Kean Jr. reveals depression diagnosis after four-month absence from Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) - New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. disclosed Tuesday that he was being treated for depression during his unexplained four-month absence from the House, suggesting in a brief floor speech that he remained silent about his conditio...
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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's proposed limits
WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily ar...
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