semifinals are next
Sutter Fund Chiefs finish 5-0 in preliminary play at Esso Cup
The Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs have locked up first place in the standings at the 2026 Esso Cup.On Thursday, they defeated the Stoney Creek Sabres from Ontario 3-1 to finish preliminary action with a perfect 5-0 record in the tournament in Dieppe, New Brunswick.Red Deer's Rylee Cruse scored the opening goal for the Ch...
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Professional basketball in Alberta
CEBL's Calgary Surge to host games in Red Deer, Lethbridge in May and June
The Calgary Surge, a professional team in the Canadian Elite Basketball League, announced they'll play two out-of-market games this regular season in Red Deer and Lethbridge.The announcement was made by REAL Entertainment & Culture Inc., which added that the Surge will also play a game on July 9 at the Scotiabank S...
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Stolen vehicle
Bashaw resident facing charges after drugs and weapons seizure in Lloydminster
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Market Watch -- April 17, 2026
snow tonight through saturday
Special weather bulletin for Red Deer
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April 19
911 call over fast-food dispute leads to impaired driving suspension
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Red Deer and Area
Stolen vehicle
Bashaw resident facing charges after drugs and weapons seizure in Lloydminster
A Bashaw resident is facing multiple charges following an investigation into a stolen vehicle that resulted in the seizure of multiple suspected drugs and weapons in Lloydminster.Police say on April 21, Lloydminster RCMP Crime Reduction Unit identified a stolen vehicle parked while they were on proactive patrols.After ...
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snow tonight through saturday
Special weather bulletin for Red Deer
Red Deer and area should brace for some snow Thursday night, Friday and into Saturday morning.Per Environment and Climate Change Canada:"Bands of heavy snow are possible tonight, overnight, and Saturday morning, with rapid accumulation in some areas and reduced visibility. Weather conditions are expected to deteri...
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April 19
911 call over fast-food dispute leads to impaired driving suspension
Red Deer RCMP seized the vehicle of a 38-year-old Sylvan Lake man following a late-night 911 call last Sunday.Police say on April 19, shortly after 4 a.m., they received a 911 call from a man who asked for assistance at a downtown fast-food restaurant in Red Deer. He had reported that staff had demanded he leave, thoug...
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Survey available
Town of Ponoka invites community input on design of improvements to Lions Park
The Town of Ponoka is inviting residents to provide input on the proposed design for improvements to Lions Centennial Park.Citizens can give feedback through a survey in multiple ways such as in person at the town's booth at the Ponoka Community Expo on April 24-25 at the Ponoka Area Complex, online at letstalkponoka.c...
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Alberta
Energy
Alberta goverment shares possible vision for nuclear energy in the province
Alberta's utilities minister says a public feedback report that suggests support for nuclear energy is still not a ``slam dunk'' for the industry in the province. Nathan Neudorf spoke to reporters in Edmonton about the report from Alberta's Nuclear Energy Engagement panel. Nearly six-thousand people spoke about their h...
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Provincial Politics
Alberta NDP to participate in new boundaries review after calling it illegitimate
Alberta's Opposition NDP say they will participate in a new review of provincial riding maps even though they believe Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservatives are using the review to rig the next election.NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says participating is the only way to at least try to hold Smith's United Conservativ...
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attracting new investment
Alberta premier travelling to Europe to expand province's presence
Premier Danielle Smith is headed to Europe for a trip she says aims to attract investment, strengthen global partnerships, and promote Alberta as a reliable partner.The trip will last from April 23 to May 2, and include stops in Munich, Stockholm, and London."Alberta has what the world needs, and we're taking that...
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Health Care
Alberta government to lower age of eligibility for free breast cancer screening
Alberta's government is lowering the age for breast cancer screening to those as young as 40, a move that opens the door to self-referral so more people can access publicly funded mammograms by next year. Preventative Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says they're following the evidence that early detection significantl...
Apr 22, 2026
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Local Sports
semifinals are next
Sutter Fund Chiefs finish 5-0 in preliminary play at Esso Cup
The Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs have locked up first place in the standings at the 2026 Esso Cup.On Thursday, they defeated the Stoney Creek Sabres from Ontario 3-1 to finish preliminary action with a perfect 5-0 record in the tournament in Dieppe, New Brunswick.Red Deer's Rylee Cruse scored the opening goal for the Ch...
2h ago
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Professional basketball in Alberta
CEBL's Calgary Surge to host games in Red Deer, Lethbridge in May and June
The Calgary Surge, a professional team in the Canadian Elite Basketball League, announced they'll play two out-of-market games this regular season in Red Deer and Lethbridge.The announcement was made by REAL Entertainment & Culture Inc., which added that the Surge will also play a game on July 9 at the Scotiabank S...
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One preliminary game remaining
Sutter Fund Chiefs score in OT to stay perfect at Esso Cup
The Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs won their fourth straight game with a 3-2 overtime victory on Wednesday. They defeated the Northern Selects to remain undefeated at the 2026 Esso Cup in Dieppe, New Brunswick, with forward Jensyn Stephenson scoring just 38 seconds into the extra frame. Stephenson also scored the game-tyi...
Apr 22, 2026
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Canada
New evacuation alert issued for Old Fort, B.C., residents after landslide
Officials have issued a new evacuation alert for residents in an area of northeastern British Columbia where a landslide has cut off access to the neighbourhood. The Peace River Regional District has issued a notice to an expanded group of homes, tell...
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'Bag of bones': grey whales dying of B.C.'s coast, part of trend amid food scarcity
Four dead grey whales have been found off B.C.'s coast over 10 days this month, and officials with the Fisheries Department say there are signs of more deaths to come. Paul Cottrell, the marine mammal co-ordinator with the department, said five dead g...
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Youth pleads not guilty to terrorism charges in alleged plot to attack Jewish people
OTTAWA - A youth has pleaded not guilty to three terrorism-related charges stemming from his alleged involvement in a plot to kill Jewish people in Ottawa. The pleas were made as a trial got underway in Ontario court for the young person, who was arres...
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CBSA investigating alleged dumping of steel racks from China
OTTAWA - The Canada Border Services Agency has launched an investigation into the alleged dumping of steel racks from China. The agency says the investigation to determine whether steel racks are being sold at unfair prices in Canada, subsidized, or bo...
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Anand argues pursuit of new trade ties not coming at expense of aid, human rights
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is rejecting claims that her government is prioritizing trade over humanitarian aid and human rights. The federal government under Prime Minister Mark Carney has cut foreign aid, signed economic deals with ...
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'Alberta Time': Bill tabled to ditch clock changes, keep daylight time all year
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government introduced on Thursday proposed legislation that would see the province abandon clock changes and remain on daylight time year-round. Dale Nally, the minister for Service Alberta, tabled the bill, ...
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World
Louisiana governor says there's an active shooter at mall in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The governor of Louisiana said there's an "active shooter scene" Thursday at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. "I am in coordination with law enforcement and we will update as we know more. Please avoid the are...
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Pope urges US and Iran to return to peace talks, condemns capital punishment
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) - Pope Leo XIV urged the United States and Iran to return to talks to end the war Thursday and condemned capital punishment, in a wide-ranging press conference en route home from his trip to Africa. Leo also as...
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Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official
ROME (AP) - Italian sports officials say four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup following a suggestion to that effect by a Trump administration official. Iran has not withdrawn from the Worl...
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