mission on to reclaim title
80th season underway for historic Innisfail Eagles franchise
The Innisfail Eagles hope to soar to the mountaintop once again for what is the franchise's 80th season. Formed in 1947, the Eagles have an undeniable history of winning, and they just about won it all again this past spring, going down in four straight to Wetaskiwin for the NCHL's Vanberg Cup. They won the Vanberg in ...
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following up on maskwacis success
Another Central Alberta school project in the running for global Zayed Sustainability Prize
A school in Lacombe has been named an Americas finalist for the annual Zayed Sustainability Prize.The nomination for Ecole Secondaire Lacombe Composite High School comes just a year after two teens from a school in Maskwacis won the award.--READ MORE: Around the horn: Central Alberta reaction to Canada-U.S. trade dispu...
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Provincial curriculum
Red Deer Public Schools prepare teachers for new Grade 7-9 curriculum ahead of 2027 rollout
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Summer Travel Season
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word
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RDES responds to two home fires over weekend
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following up on maskwacis success
Another Central Alberta school project in the running for global Zayed Sustainability Prize
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Provincial curriculum
Red Deer Public Schools prepare teachers for new Grade 7-9 curriculum ahead of 2027 rollout
Red Deer Public Schools have begun work to prepare teachers for the new provincial Grade 7-9 curriculum. The division says the curriculum will reach students across the division in the fall of 2027. This preparation is meant to give teachers time to learn the curriculum and what it means for their classrooms in hopes o...
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RDES responds to two home fires over weekend
Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES) responded to two significant structure fires over the weekend. The first happened Saturday just after 8 p.m. when a suite inside an apartment building in the 2900 block of 50 Avenue was on fire. According to RDES: "Initial reports indicated that smoke was visible from outside the...
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following up on maskwacis success
Another Central Alberta school project in the running for global Zayed Sustainability Prize
A school in Lacombe has been named an Americas finalist for the annual Zayed Sustainability Prize.The nomination for Ecole Secondaire Lacombe Composite High School comes just a year after two teens from a school in Maskwacis won the award.--READ MORE: Around the horn: Central Alberta reaction to Canada-U.S. trade dispu...
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Homicide investigation
Two charged with second-degree murder of 92-year-old Ponoka County man
The RCMP Major Crimes Unit have charged two suspects allegedly responsible for the death of a 92-year-old man.Police say that after an investigation into the death that was deemed a homicide, Ponoka RCMP charged 48-year-old Timothy Bull and 19-year-old Syran Bull with the second-degree murder of Loel Fenske.After a Jud...
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Alberta
Provincial Politics
Alberta Catholic bishops urge faithful to consider impact of referendum on vulnerable
Alberta's Catholic bishops are imploring parishioners to think about how the province's upcoming referendum proposals may impact vulnerable people. Albertans head to the polls Oct. 19 to weigh in on 10 questions, including five affecting immigration policy and how some newcomers access public services. Premier Danielle...
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Province-wide alert
UPDATE: Amber alert canceled
UPDATE: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Valleyview RCMP have canceled the Amber Alert. Valleyview RCMP is updating the public that the Amber Alert issued for the 7 year old girl has been canceled. Mounties say the child has been safely located by police. The suspect has been arrested and in police custody. The Alberta...
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Minister's Awards
Individuals, organizations honoured for service to Alberta seniors
Several organizations and individuals are being recognized for their services to Alberta's seniors.The Minister's Seniors Service Awards have now been presented for 28 years."Seniors helped build the strong communities we know today," says Nathan Neudorf, Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services. "...
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Alberta to ramp up fines and penalties for illegal dumping
Increased penalties for illegal dumping are coming this fall, according to the Government of Alberta.The amendments to the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act will also mean increased oversight of large waste facilities.Penalties are proposed to range from $10,000 to $100,000 for individuals, and from $100,000...
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mission on to reclaim title
80th season underway for historic Innisfail Eagles franchise
The Innisfail Eagles hope to soar to the mountaintop once again for what is the franchise's 80th season. Formed in 1947, the Eagles have an undeniable history of winning, and they just about won it all again this past spring, going down in four straight to Wetaskiwin for the NCHL's Vanberg Cup. They won the Vanberg in ...
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WHL scoring leader
Rebels Poul Andersen named WHL Player of the Week
Red Deer Rebels forward Poul Andersen has been named the Western Hockey League Player of the Week.The 19-year-old from St. Louis Park, Minn., recorded eight points in three games last week to help the Rebels go 2-1-0-0 in three games through Saskatchewan.He earned an assist on Sept. 30, in a 4-1 loss at Prince Albert b...
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Week 5
Football Alberta Weekly Top-10 Rankings
Here are the Weekly Top-10 Rankings for all five levels of high school football in Alberta for the 2026 season.These rankings will come out every Sunday (except for Labour Day kickoff) from now up until November 9.At that time, those will be the last rankings, and teams will take this rank into provincials.The 12-a-sid...
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Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney to take 'active role' in new AI advisory council
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will "play an active role" in setting the agenda for Ottawa's new AI advisory council. A spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office says the new group, announced Friday, will take an "all of government" approach to...
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Two Canadian Armed Forces members arrested in organized crime, kidnapping probe: DND
TORONTO - The Department of National Defence says two members of the Canadian Armed Forces were arrested by Toronto police on charges related to organized crime, kidnapping and firearms theft. The department says Sachintha Fernando and James Moreau, b...
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Canada closely following reports of plague in Russia, health minister says
OTTAWA - Canada is very closely following reports that a woman who worked at a plague research institute in Siberia has died, Health Minister Marjorie Michel said on Monday. Russian authorities say the woman contracted pneumonia from an unknown source....
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Security screening mostly 'unimpeachable' but 'there are gaps': Anandasangaree
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree acknowledged gaps in Canada's security screening process on Monday after confirming a Canadian charged with espionage was given a security clearance. Anandasangaree was called to answer questions at t...
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Ottawa, Northwest Territories sign health, infrastructure funding agreement
OTTAWA - The federal government made the first of a series of health-care funding announcements on Monday as it works to secure seven-year deals with each of the provinces and territories. The first of those agreements, worth $51.2 million, is with the...
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NDP, Conservatives, Greens trade barbs on taxes, health care B.C. election campaign
VICTORIA - Health care and taxes dominate the British Columbia election campaign, with the Conservatives criticizing the NDP's record, while the Greens panned a New Democrat taxation plan. NDP Leader David Eby unveiled a plan on Sunday that would intro...
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World
2 people killed, including a student, after Florida school bus rolls over in crash, sheriff says
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) - A school bus flipped over onto its roof during a multivehicle crash in central Florida on Monday morning, killing two people - including a 10th grade girl - and injuring several others, authorities said. Nearly 4...
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Military aircraft with 32 people on board crashes in southern Nigeria
ONDO, Nigeria (AP) - A military aircraft crashed Monday in southern Nigeria with 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board, triggering a frantic search and rescue operation, authorities said. There was no immediate word on whether there were casualties...
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Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
CHICAGO (AP) - Dennis Hastert, whose congressional legacy as the longest-serving Republican House speaker was later fouled by allegations that he had molested high school athletes during his prior career as a teacher and wrestling coach, has died, a co...
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