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...
Feb 14, 2026
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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...
Feb 13, 2026
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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...
Feb 14, 2026
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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...
Feb 14, 2026
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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...
Feb 13, 2026
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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...
Feb 13, 2026
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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...
Feb 14, 2026
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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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Local Sports
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...
Feb 14, 2026
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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 seals deal on EU defence procurement as Munich summit tests transatlantic ties
OTTAWA - Canada has officially signed onto the European defence procurement program it announced it would join last summer, as Washington's upending of geopolitics overshadows the world's top security conference. Defence Minister David McGuinty announc...
2h ago
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Alberta RCMP receive more reports of people with weapons after Tumbler Ridge shooting
EDMONTON - Mounties in Alberta say there's been an uptick in calls for people with a weapon and school lockdowns since the mass school shooting in Tumbler Ridge. An RCMP spokesman says that he can't say with certainty that the increase is connected wit...
3h ago
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Carney strategy for defence industry pledges 125,000 jobs, sweeping policy changes
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is making sweeping changes to the way it approaches supporting the domestic defence industry, as Canada looks to transition away from overreliance on the United States for military gear. "In this uncertain world, it is m...
4h ago
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Beijing drops visa requirement for Canadian tourists, business visitors to China
OTTAWA - China is dropping its visa requirement for Canadian tourists and business visitors, a move that has boosted the spirits of Vancouver travel agents following Prime Minister Mark Carney's efforts to put relations with Beijing on a better footing...
6h ago
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Fact File: Why it's tough to verify some of Carney's claims about 'protected' jobs
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has made a series of claims recently about how much the federal government's support for tariff-stricken industries has protected jobs in Canada. Some of his figures on the number of workers being supported come clos...
10h ago
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Police tape down in Tumbler Ridge as shooting victim is honoured 14,000 km away
TUMBLER RIDGE - On a cold grey morning, residents of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., made their way to their churches' first Sunday services since the recent shootings in the tiny community in which nine people died. An invisible thread connected the worshippers ...
12h ago
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World
FBI: DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match glove worn by suspect
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - The FBI says a glove containing DNA was found about two miles from "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother and appears to match those worn by a masked person outside her front door in Tucson the night she vanished. ...
2h ago
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Iran's top diplomat to attend 'indirect' talks with US in Geneva, state-run IRNA news agency says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's top diplomat was traveling Sunday from Tehran to Geneva, where the second round of nuclear negotiations with the U.S. will take place, Iranian state media reported. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi...
5h ago
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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,...
Feb 14, 2026
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