public safety risk
Fire at vacant half-duplex ignites neighbour's calls for action in Red Deer
The owner of one half of a duplex in north Red Deer says the other half, which is vacant, has become a public safety issue. Catherine J., who asked us not to include her last name due to safety concerns, said she owns a duplex in the Normandeau neighbourhood in Red Deer, and since November, the other half of the duplex...
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Over 15,000 pounds for food bank
Borouge International E1 Turnaround benefits multiple central Alberta community causes
Borouge International, formerly known as NOVA Chemicals, did its part in giving back to central Alberta causes last week. On Friday, the Borouge International Ethylene One turnaround team, consisting of both permanent employees and contracting partners, gave back to the community during its food drive called 'food moun...
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public safety risk
Fire at vacant half-duplex ignites neighbour's calls for action in Red Deer
19h ago
Over 15,000 pounds for food bank
Borouge International E1 Turnaround benefits multiple central Alberta community causes
20h ago
Red Deer and Area
Near Ardley
Province seeks public input on potential Red Deer River reservoir
The Government of Alberta is inviting the public to provide input on a potential Red Deer River reservoir to improve water capacity.The proposed reservoir near Ardley is meant to strengthen water capacity and reduce the impact of droughts and floods as demand for water in central Alberta increases.It would be located o...
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public safety risk
Fire at vacant half-duplex ignites neighbour's calls for action in Red Deer
The owner of one half of a duplex in north Red Deer says the other half, which is vacant, has become a public safety issue. Catherine J., who asked us not to include her last name due to safety concerns, said she owns a duplex in the Normandeau neighbourhood in Red Deer, and since November, the other half of the duplex...
19h ago
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Over 15,000 pounds for food bank
Borouge International E1 Turnaround benefits multiple central Alberta community causes
Borouge International, formerly known as NOVA Chemicals, did its part in giving back to central Alberta causes last week. On Friday, the Borouge International Ethylene One turnaround team, consisting of both permanent employees and contracting partners, gave back to the community during its food drive called 'food moun...
20h ago
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Local Man Charged
Trial date scheduled in Ponoka break-and-enter
A trial date has been set for a man charged in a Ponoka break-and-enter last month. Daryl Huff, 35, of Ponoka, is scheduled for trial in Ponoka Court of Justice on Oct. 23, 2026. He's charged with one count of housebreaking with intent, in the alleged incident. Meantime, Huff has also been scheduled for a preliminary h...
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Alberta
Supervision Required
Keep children safe around windows and balconies
Many families cool off by opening windows or going out on balconies in the summer. However, according to Primary Care Alberta (PCA), open windows and balconies can be a serious fall risk to children, who often learn to climb before they walk. Primary Care Alberta (PCA) encourages parents and caregivers to check for an...
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Provincial Politics
Alberta nixes booze price hike after premier, Calgary mayor snipe at each other
The Alberta government says it has directed the provincial liquor regulator to reverse course on hikes to the minimum price of alcohol sold in bars and restaurants. The increase, which took effect earlier this month, mandates higher minimum prices on everything from spirits and liquors to wine, beer and cider. For exam...
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'Reconciliation built over time'
Province's Indigenous minister issues statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Alberta's Minister of Indigenous Relations, Rajan Sawhney, recognized National Indigenous Peoples Day with a prepared statement Sunday morning."Today marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, an opportunity to celebrate the rich cultures, histories and leadership of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples,"...
Jun 21, 2026
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AUPE terms it 'cold, cynical, and greedy'
Alberta goverment weakening the public health care system: provincial employees union
In a strong statement Saturday morning, Alberta's Union of Provincial Employees said, it believes, the UCP government is choosing to weaken the public system to fuel 'for profit' operators."Every health worker in a private facility, or every health worker doing for-profit work in a public hospital, is one less wor...
Jun 20, 2026
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Local Sports
new playoff format
AJHL announces 2026-27 schedule; teams to play Korea University
The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) has unveiled its 2026/27 schedule, featuring some international competition.The upcoming season's exhibition play will include four games for AJHL teams against the visiting Korea University. Those four teams are the Olds Grizzlys (Sept. 2, 6 p.m., Olds Sportsplex), Canmore Eagle...
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Early September hockey
Red Deer Rebels release preseason schedule
The Red Deer Rebels announced their schedule for the 2026 WHL preseason.They will play four exhibition games beginning on Friday, Sept. 4, against the Calgary Hitmen on the road at the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex at 7 p.m., followed by a rematch on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Centrium at 6 p.m.The Rebels will then head to Le...
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Spots filling fast
Registration now open for second annual Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools Golf Tournament
Red Deer Public Schools say spots are filling fast for the second annual Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools Golf Tournament.Registration is now open for the tournament, which is set for Friday, August 14, at Alberta Springs Golf Resort.Check-in will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a barbecue lunch to follow at noon. The t...
Jun 19, 2026
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Canada
Fewer Canadians see U.S. as 'reliable' as global confidence in Washington sags: poll
WASHINGTON - Most Canadians continue to view the United States unfavourably as global confidence in the U.S. under President Donald Trump continues to slide. That finding comes from new polling by the Pew Research Center that also suggests Trump is rec...
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Montreal shooting victim remembered as devoted father and friend
MONTREAL - The man who died in a shooting involving Montreal police on Monday is being remembered as a devoted father and committed member of Montreal's Jewish community. Sarah Raskin says Michel Moshe Mizrahi was a member of Beth Chabad synagogue in C...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 1 p.m. Today's World Cup action has kicked off in Houston, where Portugal is facing Uzbekistan in a Group K match. Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo entered the match wi...
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In the news today: Montreal shooting probe, Nuclear reactor deal, Canada-Switzerland
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Police watchdog investigating Montreal shooting that killed three, including officer Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada is today expected to visit a multicult...
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Alleged police shooter identified as 25-year-old from Lethbridge, Alta.
MONTREAL - The alleged shooter in Montreal on Monday has been identified as Seth Scott Hatfield, 25, from Lethbridge, Alta. His name was released by the Quebec coroner on Tuesday, a day after he allegedly exchanged gunfire with police outside a Hilton ...
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Allez les Rouges! How Voyageurs fan group is energizing Canada's World Cup run
VANCOUVER - When Rob Notenboom first got involved with Canadian soccer supporters group the Voyageurs around 2005, he had no idea what it would grow into. Now the president of the organization, he says fans have embraced the men's national team during...
20h ago
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World
8 convicted of terrorism charges in Texas immigration center shooting sentenced to decades in prison
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - A demonstrator who shot and wounded a police officer outside a Texas immigration center last July 4 was sentenced to 100 years in federal prison Tuesday, while other protesters accused of having links to antifa were given multi...
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Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records its hottest day ever
PARIS (AP) - France recorded its hottest day ever on Tuesday amid an exceptional early heat wave across Europe, the national weather agency said. It said France's national thermal indicator - an average of temperatures measured at 30 wea...
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Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can't sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Tuesday barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut off his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs. The justices condemned what happened to the former inm...
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