54 saves by Kondro
Rebels upset Tigers in 5-4 OT victory
It wasn't a perfect night for the Red Deer Rebels, but an outstanding performance from goaltender Matthew Kondro earned the Rebels a 5-4 victory over the Medicine Hat Tigers in overtime.In front of 4,035 fans at the Centrium on Friday night, Kondro stood on his head and made 54 saves.The Rebels were outshot by their op...
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Unable to collect unpaid taxes
Penhold town council approves write-off of oil well accounts
Penhold town council has unanimously approved the write-off of uncollectable oil well accounts for Marksmen Energy Inc. and Canadian Oil & Gas Inc.The write-offs came in the amounts of $11,485.89 and $1,835.88 for Marksmen Energy Inc. and $5,460.98 for Canadian Oil & Gas Inc.The request for a decision came to c...
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113 Local agencies supported
Community Foundation of Central Alberta distributes $1.9 Million in Grants in 2025
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Red Deer RCMP gives safety tips for winter activities during Family Day weekend
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$143 million investment
Provincial government announces classroom complexity teams for school divisions in central Alberta
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113 Local agencies supported
Community Foundation of Central Alberta distributes $1.9 Million in Grants in 2025
The Community Foundation of Central Alberta (CFCAB) has announced that it distributed $1.9 million in grants in 2025.Through these distributions, officials say 113 agencies working to strengthen the quality of life across central Alberta were supported. The Foundation says this support for the community includes $118,0...
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Safety precations
Red Deer RCMP gives safety tips for winter activities during Family Day weekend
Red Deer RCMP are encouraging families this Family Day long weekend to take extra safe precautions, as many residents will be heading outdoors, to ensure a safe weekend.RCMP say preparing ahead and staying aware of conditions can help prevent injuries and emergencies during Family Day outings.The Red Deer RCMP offers t...
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$143 million investment
Provincial government announces classroom complexity teams for school divisions in central Alberta
The Government of Alberta announced on Friday they've investing $143 million to establish 476 complexity teams in K-6 schools, which include one teacher and two educational assistants, across the province.The government says teams will be allocated to schools with the highest identified needs.These teams will help iden...
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Unable to collect unpaid taxes
Penhold town council approves write-off of oil well accounts
Penhold town council has unanimously approved the write-off of uncollectable oil well accounts for Marksmen Energy Inc. and Canadian Oil & Gas Inc.The write-offs came in the amounts of $11,485.89 and $1,835.88 for Marksmen Energy Inc. and $5,460.98 for Canadian Oil & Gas Inc.The request for a decision came to c...
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Alberta
Lakeland Region
2026 Alberta Winter Games set for this weekend
The 2026 Alberta Winter Games officially began on Friday.From now until Monday, the Lakeland Region will host over 2,400 athletes, coaches, and technical officials from across Alberta.They'll compete over the three-day event, which will include 18 sports such as hockey and curling.The provincial government, in partners...
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Energy/Environment
Alberta government announces new technology to power province's energy future
Alberta's government announced this week it is investing $28 million into new technologies to help increase energy production while decreasing environmental impacts.Through the industry-funded TIER program, provincial officials say they are investing $28 million to support six projects using technologies that are expec...
Feb 13, 2026
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Border officers seize one tonne drugs at Coutts
A trio of major drug seizures was recently made at a southern Alberta border crossing. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says its officers seized a combined 1,010 kilograms of cocaine, methamphetamine, suspected heroin, and dode (opium poppies) from three commercial trucks late last year.The first incident occur...
Feb 13, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Alberta's Smith says she hasn't signed separatist petition, or any other
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has not signed a petition currently gathering signatures for a referendum to pull the province out of Confederation. Smith says she hasn't signed any petitions because the process is meant to be driven by citizens. The push for a vote on Alberta becoming its own country is now in...
Feb 12, 2026
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54 saves by Kondro
Rebels upset Tigers in 5-4 OT victory
It wasn't a perfect night for the Red Deer Rebels, but an outstanding performance from goaltender Matthew Kondro earned the Rebels a 5-4 victory over the Medicine Hat Tigers in overtime.In front of 4,035 fans at the Centrium on Friday night, Kondro stood on his head and made 54 saves.The Rebels were outshot by their op...
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High expectations
Red Deer Vipers head into HJHL playoffs as regular season champs
Playoff time has officially arrived for the Red Deer Vipers after a successful Heritage Junior B Hockey League (HJHL) season.The Vipers, who finished first in the league following the end of the regular season, have all the tools to complete a deep playoff run.That'll all start this weekend when they face the Airdrie T...
Feb 13, 2026
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2007-Born Forward Ryder Riedel
Olds Grizzly named AJHL Rookie of the Week
More accolades have come in this week for a member of the Olds Grizzlys.Forward Ryder Riedel has been named the Inter Pipeline AJHL Rookie of the Week, for the fifth time this season.The Didsbury, Alta, native who led all first-year players with four points from Feb. 2-8, earned six points in his last three games with ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Canada
Canada and Germany sign declaration of intent to grow AI field together
OTTAWA - Canada and Germany have signed a joint declaration of intent to work together on growing the field of artificial intelligence. The signing also coincides with the launch of a Sovereign Technology Alliance between the two countries. A statement...
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Thousands march in Toronto rally in support of Iran protests
TORONTO - Thousands of people marched down Yonge Street to the beat of drums and chants of "King Reza Pahlavi" at a rally in North York, as similar protests took place in major cities around the world. Protesters held aloft and draped themselves in red...
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Tumbler Ridge, B.C., students shouldn't expect a return to site of killings: district
TUMBLER RIDGE - A teacher who helped to protect his students at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School when a killer began shooting says he never felt alone and knew all the staff were doing their best to shelter and protect the children. Mark Deeley, the sci...
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'Slowly work together': How students in La Loche returned after mass shooting
A northern Saskatchewan high school that was the site of a deadly shooting a decade ago closed for weeks before students returned to class. Jason Young with the Northern Lights School Division says time was needed after the tragedy at Dene High School ...
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What is B.C.'s Mental Health Act and why is it relevant to Tumbler Ridge shooting?
Police have said the teenage shooter who killed eight people and herself in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., had previously been apprehended under the Mental Health Act. In a Wednesday press conference, RCMP Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald said police had pre...
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U.S. senators express support for trade pact as Trump questions CUSMA's future
WASHINGTON - United States lawmakers expressed support for the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade during a Thursday committee hearing after President Donald Trump floated the idea of ending the critical continental trade pact. Republican Sen. Mike C...
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World
5 European nations say Russian opposition leader Navalny was poisoned and blame the Kremlin
LONDON (AP) - Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by the Kremlin with a lethal toxin derived from the skin of poison dart frogs, five European countries said Saturday. The foreign ministries of the U.K., France, Germany,...
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Rubio reassures somewhat on trans-Atlantic ties after a year of deepening differences with Europe
MUNICH (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a calm and reassuring message to America's allies on Saturday, striking a far less aggressive but still firm tone about the Trump administration's intent to reshape the trans-Atlantic alliance...
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Mistrial declared in the case of Stanford students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A judge declared a mistrial Friday in the case of five current and former Stanford University students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024, when they barricaded themselves inside the university president and provost exec...
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