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Oct. 28
RDP announces David A. Robertson to deliver speech in Perspectives Speaker Series
Red Deer Polytechnic is set to host Author David A. Robertson as part of its Perspectives: Canada in the World annual speaker series.On Oct. 28 at 7 p.m., Robertson will be the featured speaker at the Welikoklad Theatre Mainstage within the RDP Arts Centre."We are honoured to welcome David A. Robertson to RDP as p...
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Red Deer Christmas Bureau now distributing winter gear donated through Coats 4 Kids campaign
Local families in need hoping to grab some winter gear before cooler temperatures arrive, now have the opportunity to do so through the 65th annual Coats 4 Kids campaign.Put on by the Red Deer Christmas Bureau Society, the campaign began distributing the donated winter gear on Oct. 19 and will continue through Oct. 23 ...
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Central Alberta numbers
Red Deer house sales trend downward in September
The total number of house sales in Red Deer decreased in September.According to the latest market update by the Central Alberta Realtors Association, there were 137 houses sold in September, down from the 154 sold in August and down from the 144 sold in September 2025.The year-to-date numbers show there have been 1,338...
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Advance healthcare
Red Deer Regional Hospital Foundation recognizes Borouge International for $250K donation
The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation announced they welcomed Borouge International for a special naming recognition presentation after the company donated $250,000 to help advance healthcare for the hospital.Formerly known as NOVA Chemicals, the event provided an opportunity to recognize Borouge International's inve...
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Alberta

Referendum
Danielle Smith makes it clear separation now dead issue as long as she is premier
Danielle Smith says Albertans have spoken in Monday's referendum and that as long as she is premier, separation is a dead issue.Smith, in a TV address to the province, says there will be no more referendums on separation as long as she is in charge. And she says separation will not be used as a tool to fight Ottawa, bu...
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Winning $90M Lotto Max ticket for Tuesday night's draw purchased in Alberta
Someone in Wildrose Country is $90 million richer thanks to Tuesday night's Lotto Max draw.According to the Western Canada Lottery Corporation, one winning ticket was purchased in Alberta outside of Edmonton and Calgary, based on a prize breakdown list released late Tuesday evening.For the person or potentiallly, a gro...
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6:45 p.m.
Premier Smith and NDP's Nenshi address Albertans
Premier Danielle Smith will address Albertans on live television Tuesday night.The speech is set to begin at 6:45.You can watch it, and an address given today by Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi. below:Premier Smith (live at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday)Tonight at 6:45, join me live for a province wide address to Albertans on ...
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Alberta referendum expected to bring finality, but also more questions on separation
On Monday, Albertans vote on whether to stay in Canada or hold another binding referendum on quitting Canada. If the vote goes as polls suggest, a majority of Albertans will mark an X to stay in Confederation, and Premier Danielle Smith has said if tha...
Oct 17, 2026
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Canada

B.C. billionaire's real estate firms allege 'pattern of misconduct' by CRA in tax row
Companies controlled by billionaire B.C. property developer Terry Hui allege that the Canada Revenue Agency has engaged in a "pattern of misconduct" in its attempts to collect on ballooning tax debts dating as far back as 2007. Five companies within H...
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Canadian news publishers worried about Meta's new terms of service
OTTAWA - Canadian news companies say they're worried about changes to Meta's terms of service and want the company to clarify how they will be affected. Meta's changes to its terms of service, first reported by Neiman Lab, led some to suggest the terms...
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U.S. embassy accuses Canadian politicians of interfering in American elections
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford both disputed the suggestion of Canadian interference in the U.S. midterms, after the U.S. embassy in Canada released a list of quotes from Canadian politicians which it claims indicate ...
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Some government websites taken down in response to security risk: AI minister
OTTAWA - Some government websites have been taken down temporarily as a precaution against a security risk, Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said Wednesday. In a social media post, Solomon said the websites went dark to protect government ...
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Eby says Conservatives acting like they've won B.C. election, as Doerkson fundraises
SURREY - NDP Leader David Eby says the B.C. Conservatives are "conducting themselves as if they've won" the provincial election by focusing on fundraising instead of taking questions from the media in the last days of the campaign. Final voting day is ...
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New southern resident killer whale calf spotted in waters near B.C.
FRIDAY HARBOR - The endangered southern resident killer whale population has increased by one after a calf was spotted in waters near British Columbia. The Center for Whale Research says in an email statement that the new calf was first spotted on Mond...
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