Importance of collaboration
Mayor Jefferies, members of Red Deer District Chamber meet with federal Minister Dominic LeBlanc
Yesterday, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, Dominic LeBlanc, visited Red Deer to meet with Mayor Cindy Jefferies and members of the Red Deer District Chamber.In a media release from the federal government, the Minister explained it's importa...
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traffic delays
UPDATE: Red Deer RCMP report collision on 67 Street has been cleared
Red Deer RCMP are advising the public that the collision on 67 Street has been cleared and normal traffic flow has resumed. Police continue to investigate, and no further updates are available at this time.--Red Deer RCMP are advising the public of a traffic delay as a result of a collision on 67 Street.Police say they...
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Divisional report
Students, staff and families say classroom complexity is on the rise across Red Deer schools
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Importance of collaboration
Mayor Jefferies, members of Red Deer District Chamber meet with federal Minister Dominic LeBlanc
1h ago
traffic delays
UPDATE: Red Deer RCMP report collision on 67 Street has been cleared
3h ago
Red Deer and Area
Divisional report
Students, staff and families say classroom complexity is on the rise across Red Deer schools
According to students, staff, and families of Red Deer Public Schools, classroom complexity is increasing and is not only affecting learning, but also the ability to provide support for students.This is according to the divisions 'You Said, We Heard, We Did' report on classroom complexity.The report was created through...
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Importance of collaboration
Mayor Jefferies, members of Red Deer District Chamber meet with federal Minister Dominic LeBlanc
Yesterday, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, Dominic LeBlanc, visited Red Deer to meet with Mayor Cindy Jefferies and members of the Red Deer District Chamber.In a media release from the federal government, the Minister explained it's importa...
1h ago
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traffic delays
UPDATE: Red Deer RCMP report collision on 67 Street has been cleared
Red Deer RCMP are advising the public that the collision on 67 Street has been cleared and normal traffic flow has resumed. Police continue to investigate, and no further updates are available at this time.--Red Deer RCMP are advising the public of a traffic delay as a result of a collision on 67 Street.Police say they...
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Resident concerns
City council considers boosting resources to tackle illegal suites, bylaw concerns
Red Deer city council has taken a step towards potentially giving city staff more funds to deal with unregistered illegal suites in neighbourhoods and other problems, such as vacant and unkept properties.On Tuesday, during their regular meeting, Councillor Dianne Wyntjes explained that the Municipal Planning Commission...
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Alberta
Entertainment
Country Thunder cancels Calgary festival citing sound restrictions, construction
A major Alberta music festival has cancelled this year's show, citing construction and noise levels. Country Thunder Alberta announced it two days before its shows were set to begin. Festival organizers say they're flushing the festival because they reached an impasse with city officials over decibel levels below the l...
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building canada, one game at a time!
Alberta invited to returning Play On! street hockey tournament in Calgary this August
An extremely exciting street hockey festival is returning to Calgary, and all of Alberta is invited.Play On!, in partnership with several entities, including Hockey Night in Canada, runs August 20-22, activating 10 city blocks in Calgary's downtown.There will be 20 custom-built temporary street hockey rinks, up to 300 ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Half of Calgary Chamber members would consider leaving if Alberta separates; poll
A poll commissioned by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce suggests almost half of its members would move their businesses out of Alberta if the province votes to separate from Canada. Probe Research conducted the online survey of 137 Chamber members between June 8 and June 22. Almost two-thirds of respondents reported tha...
Jun 24, 2026
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Senior leaders of Edmonton-based infantry battalion removed amid investigation
EDMONTON - The Department of National Defence says two senior leaders of a respected Armed Forces battalion have been removed pending an investigation. It says Lt.-Col. Jason Hudson and Chief Warrant Officer Kim Doerr have been temporarily removed fro...
Jun 24, 2026
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Local Sports
Sharing perspectives
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame hosts Diversity in Sport panel
Representatives from diverse backgrounds voiced their opinions during a panel on Wednesday focused on diversity in sport.Hosted by the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, the panel featured Patrick Jarvis, Ross Norton, Cara Currie Hall, Ed Molstad, and Tammy Cunnington, who shared their stories and answered questions from mod...
Jun 24, 2026
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89th and 23rd years
Red Deer Highland Games and CentreFest return this weekend
It's bound to be a busy and fun weekend in downtown Red Deer.The 89th Red Deer Highland Games are back this Saturday, June 27 outside at Central Middle School, and just up the street will be CentreFest, which goes both Saturday and Sunday.Details for both of these annual traditions are below.First off, the Highland Gam...
Jun 23, 2026
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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...
Jun 23, 2026
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Canada
'You should believe me': B.C. murder suspect says he is 'not guilty' in trial closing
KAMLOOPS - The man accused of murdering Tatjana Stefanski in rural British Columbia in 2024 told B.C. Supreme Court jury members in Kamloops that they should believe that he's not guilty. Vitali Stefanski, who's accused of second-degree murder in the ...
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B.C. government marks 5 years since heat dome killed hundreds
VANCOUVER - A stifling heat dome that sat over much of British Columbia five years ago is being remembered by the provincial health officer as traumatic for people who lost loved ones and overwhelming for those trying to care for those affected. More ...
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Deliberate hyperventilation technique linked to mental break before police standoff
CHILLIWACK - A British Columbia man who began to deliberately hyperventilate himself daily before suffering a mental breakdown was sentenced to four years in prison last month after shooting at police in a 2022 standoff. A psychological assessment foun...
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Carney says having no embassy in Iran puts Canada at 'a disadvantage'
OTTAWA - Canada is "at a disadvantage" in countries like Iran where it lacks a diplomatic presence, but his government is not looking to re-establish relations with Tehran, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday. "Engagement is not endorsement. Ha...
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Protest against 'incel' ideology today in Montreal after deadly shooting
MONTREAL - A group of women is holding a protest in Montreal against so-called incel ideology, saying the deadly shooting in Montreal on Monday highlights the danger of misogynistic extremism. Incel stands for "involuntary celibate," a term for a frin...
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Carney says six upcoming byelections will likely be spread out
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says the six byelections to fill current and upcoming vacancies in the House of Commons won't likely be held all at the same time. Carney said in French he has not yet decided when the byelections will take place, b...
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World
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
WASHINGTON (AP) - A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a $16 million rehabilitation project, a top official at the Natio...
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Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center is closing, governor says
The Florida immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" has shut down nearly a year after it was built in the Everglades, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday. DeSantis said the center was always supposed to be open for only abo...
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Federal judge halts Trump's election executive order seeking to create a federal voter list
BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trump's executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani, who was nominated by D...
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