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Blackfalds town council passes taxi bylaw amendment
Blackfalds town council unanimously approved a taxi bylaw amendment to accommodate more drivers.At last week's regular town council meeting on Feb. 24, council passed the amendment to reduce the 10-year Alberta driver's abstract requirement to three years.This came to council because the town has been unable to issue a...
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Total lunar eclipse set for early Tuesday morning
If you are willing to stay up late tonight, you can witness a special lunar event.The Weather Network is offering tips on how to view the total lunar eclipse, which will take place early Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026.Also known as a "blood moon," this is when Earth passes between the sun and the moon. A larg...
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Blackfalds town council passes taxi bylaw amendment
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if you need food, go check them out
Echo Lacombe surpasses 1,000,000 pounds of food rescued
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LAST SEEN FEB. 16
Missing: Emily Fettes, 33, of Red Deer
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three-year driver's abstract
Blackfalds town council passes taxi bylaw amendment
Blackfalds town council unanimously approved a taxi bylaw amendment to accommodate more drivers.At last week's regular town council meeting on Feb. 24, council passed the amendment to reduce the 10-year Alberta driver's abstract requirement to three years.This came to council because the town has been unable to issue a...
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if you need food, go check them out
Echo Lacombe surpasses 1,000,000 pounds of food rescued
Echo Food Rescue in Lacombe is celebrating having surpassed 1,000,000 pounds of food rescued.All that food, they say, would've otherwise ended up in the landfill."This was accomplished with just a handful of stores and farms in our area and a group of dedicated volunteers," shares Christina Sturgeon, food res...
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LAST SEEN FEB. 16
Missing: Emily Fettes, 33, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating 33-year-old Emily Fettes. Emily was last heard from on Feb. 16, 2026, in Red Deer. There is a concern for her wellbeing.Emily is described as:5 feet, 4 inches tall,100 pounds,Short-length brown hair and brown eyes.If you have any information on Emily's wh...
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wanted after failing to appear
UPDATE: Red Deer RCMP make arrest of Swan Hills man sought since failure to appear
In an update provided Feb. 27, Red Deer RCMP say Kevin Babcock, a 47-year-old man from Swan Hills, Alberta, has been arrested.He was taken before a Justice of the Peace and is slated to appear in a Red Deer courtroom on March 3.Babcock was previously arrested on Jan. 26 and then failed to appear for a court hearing on ...
Feb 28, 2026
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Alberta
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Syphilis case numbers fall in Alberta's correctional facilities
Recovery Alberta has reported that the number of syphilis cases within provincial correctional facilities has decreased.A total of 701 cases of syphilis were detected and treated in 2022 in the provinces' 10 jails, but by 2024, that number had decreased to 356.Angela Draude, senior operating officer of Correctional Hea...
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Total lunar eclipse set for early Tuesday morning
If you are willing to stay up late tonight, you can witness a special lunar event.The Weather Network is offering tips on how to view the total lunar eclipse, which will take place early Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026.Also known as a "blood moon," this is when Earth passes between the sun and the moon. A larg...
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the letter 'b'
Name the RCMP's latest batch of police pups
It's that time again, when RCMP look to the children of the nation for help naming their latest litter of puppies.The 13 puppies, which are trained in Innisfail, just south of Red Deer, are German Shepherds, and this year will each have names starting with the letter 'B.'Kids are encouraged to be as creative as possibl...
Feb 28, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Half of recall petitions against Alberta governing caucus confirmed to have failed
Elections Alberta says four more recall petitions against members of Premier Danielle Smith's caucus have failed. That means half of the two dozen petitions launched against United Conservative legislature members late last year have come up short. One of the unsuccessful campaigns confirmed by Elections Alberta was ag...
Feb 27, 2026
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Local Sports
Return to the win column
Rebels snap four-game skid with win over Broncos
The Red Deer Rebels returned to the win column with a hard-fought victory over the Swift Current Broncos. They defeated their opponents 4-2 to reclaim eighth place in the Eastern Conference in the WHL, overtaking the Moose Jaw Warriors for the final playoff spot. Head coach Marc Habscheid said after a tough loss to Edm...
Mar 01, 2026
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Playoff hunt
Red Deer Rebels held scoreless in loss to Oil Kings
At a time of the year when the Red Deer Rebels need to be winning games, they've struggled. On Friday night, they were shut out by the Oil Kings at the Centrium for their fourth-straight loss. Rebels head coach Marc Habscheid said they had plenty of chances to score, including several on the man advantage, but couldn't...
Feb 28, 2026
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game 3 goes friday night
Innisfail Eagles lead Lacombe General 2-0 in NCHL semi-final
Innisfail Eagles recap -- The Innisfail Eagles are rolling.After the opening weekend of their North Central Hockey League (NCHL) Semi-Final matchup, the Eagles hold a commanding 2-0 series lead over their QE2 rivals, the Lacombe Generals.Innisfail opened the series in dominant fashion Saturday night with a 4-0 shutout ...
Feb 28, 2026
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Canada
What you need to know about new legislation that could expand First Nations status
OTTAWA - All four opposition parties in the House of Commons are backing legislation to change status rules in the Indian Act to end what is known as the second-generation cutoff. But the Liberals say while they support changes to registration eligibil...
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Last spring forward for B.C. as it moves to Pacific time, Premier Eby says
VICTORIA - British Columbians will adopt year-round daylight time, springing forward by one hour this Sunday for the last time. Premier David Eby said Monday the decision is about making life easier for families, reducing disruptions for businesses and...
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Canadians involved in bus crash in Dominican Republic: embassy
OTTAWA - The Embassy of Canada to the Dominican Republic says there were Canadians involved in a tourist bus accident in the Caribbean nation on Sunday night. A statement from the embassy posted on social media says staff are providing consular assista...
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Winnipeg man charged with posing threats to prime minister, Jewish communities
WINNIPEG - A Winnipeg man is facing charges after RCMP allege he posted multiple online threats targeting Prime Minister Mark Carney. RCMP say a national security investigation began in January into a user on the social media platform X, formerly known...
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Hoping to see the 'blood' moon eclipse? It may depend on where you live in Canada
Moongazers across Canada will be treated to a full lunar eclipse early on Tuesday, but not everyone will have the best seats in the house for the celestial show that's expected to turn the moon red. Astronomy experts say the "blood moon" eclipse will ...
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B.C. court approves settlement in class-action lawsuit against Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a $475,000 settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer after star players, including Lionel Messi, were promoted to play in a 2024 game but didn't show up....
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World
House panel releases videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton answering questions about Epstein
WASHINGTON (AP) - Videos of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton answering questions about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released Monday by a House committee investigating the late financier. ...
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House panel releases videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton answering questions about Epstein
WASHINGTON (AP) - Videos of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton answering questions about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released Monday by a House committee investigating the late financier. ...
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Gunman was not on the FBI's radar before he opened fire on a crowded Texas bar, authorities say
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The gunman who opened fire outside a crowded Texas bar and killed two people in an attack that wounded 14 others was not on the radar of authorities before the shooting, federal and local investigators said Monday. Bo...
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