Youth HQ gets big donation from Piper Creek Optimist Club
The Piper Creek Optimist Club (PCOC) is making a sizeable five-year commitment to Youth HQ.With a commitment to support organizations focused on children, the club is donating $30,000 split over the next five years to support Youth HQ's array of programming.That includes Learn On, which is a homework club; and Chef Nat...
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Many will need care after Vancouver festival attack that killed 11, organizer says
VANCOUVER - An organizer of the Filipino festival in Vancouver that was devastated by a "meaningless tragedy" says there are many who will need help to recover after a vehicle tore through their celebration, killing 11 people. RJ Aquino told hundreds of mourners at a vigil Sunday night that people are confuse...
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LAST SEEN MARCH 23
Missing: Jason Moore, 46, of Red Deer
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Mystery Challenges
Central Alberta students take part in APEGA Science Olympics
Apr 26, 2025
WARM AND WINDY
Fire advisory in effect for Lacombe County
Apr 25, 2025
Red Deer and Area
LAST SEEN MARCH 23
Missing: Jason Moore, 46, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating missing 46-year-old Jason Moore. Jason was last seen in Red Deer on March 23, 2025, police say, adding there is concern for his well-being. Jason Moore is described as: 6 feet 3 inches tall and 225 pounds Black hair and brown eyes Dark complexion If you have infor...
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Mystery Challenges
Central Alberta students take part in APEGA Science Olympics
Local students were put to the test to complete a series of mystery challenges at the APEGA Red Deer Branch Science Olympics.On Saturday, over 75 students from seven different central Alberta schools participated in two mystery challenges, which were designed by professional engineers and geoscientists.The students wer...
Apr 26, 2025
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WARM AND WINDY
Fire advisory in effect for Lacombe County
Effective April 25, a fire advisory is in place for all of Lacombe County due to warm temperatures, windy conditions and a lack of anticipated precipitation. For now, the county says it will continue to issue fire permits for minor burns, however, permits for larger burns will not be approved until conditions improve. ...
Apr 25, 2025
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$35 million
Ponoka town council approves 2025 budget
Ponoka town council has approved the 2025 Town of Ponoka budget for a total of $35.78 million.This includes an operating budget of $23.6 million and a capital budget of $12.18 million."Council and Administration worked hard to deliver a lean and fiscally responsible budget," said Town of Ponoka Chief Administ...
Apr 25, 2025
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Federal Election 2025
815,000 in Alberta
Over 21,000 people voted at advance polls in Red Deer
Elections Canada has released it's preliminary data for voter turnout at advance polls by electoral district with nearly 22,000 people casting their vote in the Red Deer riding.The advance polls were open from last Friday until Monday, giving residents a chance to vote ahead of the 45th general election set for Monday,...
Apr 25, 2025
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unofficial results
Advance voter turnout up 25%, says Elections Canada
Advance polling in Canada's 2025 federal election is now over. Voters technically had until 6 p.m. Tuesday to vote, but had to do so on the final day at an Elections Canada office (not a regular polling station). Voters could also apply today to cast a ballot by mail.Otherwise, voters will have to cast their ballot on ...
Apr 22, 2025
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westerner park
Election meet & greet for Red Deer residents and candidates on April 23
People who live in the federal riding of Red Deer are invited to a meet and greet with election candidates on Wednesday, April 23. The event, hosted by the Red Deer District Chamber, runs from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Marquis Room at the Harvest Centre at Westerner Park. Per the Chamber: This event is intended to provide ...
Apr 22, 2025
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Alberta
PROVINCE
'They want Alberta': Premier Smith positions province as food and energy partner with Japan
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith returned Saturday from her visit to Asia to identify new opportunities for collaboration across Alberta's resource, agri-food and technology sectors.-READ: Premier Smith visiting Asia to grow Alberta's energy and agriculture markets-Smith said her time in South Korea and Japan made clear ...
Apr 26, 2025
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10 RECIPIENTS, $42,000 TOTAL
International Language Teacher Bursaries released for 2025-26
The International Language Teacher Bursary has been awarded to 10 public school teachers this year, at $4,200 each. Awarded annually, provincial officials note the bursary supports teachers who want to develop their skills by taking a language, culture or teaching summer course outside of Canada. This year, the $42,000...
Apr 25, 2025
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BUDGET 2025
New grant stream to fund apprenticeship training under Alberta unions
If passed, Budget 2025 will create a new grant program designed to empower unions to offer additional apprenticeship training in high demand programs. There is $15 million allocated for the program, to be distributed equally over three years. The government says this is the first partnership of its kind between it and ...
Apr 25, 2025
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96 YEARS OF PARENT ENGAGEMENT
Alberta School Councils' Association holding Annual General Meeting
The Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) is holding the School Councils' Symposium and Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 26 and 27 in its 96th year of promoting parent engagement in public education. The Symposium and AGM will be held via Zoom to encourage more attendees. School councils can register and sha...
Apr 25, 2025
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Local Sports
season to remember
Easton Daneault named CJHL Rookie of the Year finalist
Red Deer's Easton Daneault, a forward with the AJHL's Drumheller Dragons, is a finalist for CJHL Rookie of the Year.The CJHL is made up of nine Junior 'A' leagues across Canada, including the Alberta Junior Hockey League.Daneault, 16, was recently named AJHL Rookie of the Year after putting up 56 points in 54 games, wh...
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Homegrown talent
Bentley's Declan Peterson got a late start in basketball, now he's preparing for rookie campaign in CEBL
Declan Peterson has had a unique path in the game of basketball. One that has helped him reach new heights in the game he didn't think could be possible. Including when the Saskatchewan Rattlers selected him in the first round, third overall in the 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) Draft just over two weeks ...
Apr 26, 2025
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May 7
Red Deer Rebels could lose one player in WHL Expansion Draft
The Red Deer Rebels will most likely lose one player during the upcoming WHL Expansion Draft.The league's newest franchise, the Penticton Vees, will be permitted to take one player from each club for a total of 22 players. However, trades will be permitted in lieu of the expansion pick.The only question that remains is...
Apr 25, 2025
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Canada
Convicted murderer claims B.C. prison wrongfully took books including 'Mein Kampf'
VANCOUVER - A convicted murderer who kept his victim's severed head in a bucket claims prison authorities in British Columbia are wrongfully withholding books he has acquired during his life sentence, including Hitler's "Mein Kampf." Mihaly Illes was convicted of first-degree murder in 2011 for the death of J...
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Trial set to begin in former world junior hockey players' sexual assault case
The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is set to begin today in London, Ont. Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote have all pleaded not guilty to sexual assault. McLeod has also pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of being a party ...
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Many will need care after Vancouver festival attack that killed 11, organizer says
VANCOUVER - An organizer of the Filipino festival in Vancouver that was devastated by a "meaningless tragedy" says there are many who will need help to recover after a vehicle tore through their celebration, killing 11 people. RJ Aquino told hundreds of mourners at a vigil Sunday night that people are confuse...
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In the news today: 17 remain in hospital after B.C. festival attack
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... 17 remain in hospital after B.C. festival attack An organizer of the Filipino festival in Vancouver that was devastated by a "meaningless tragedy" says there are many who will need help to recover after a vehicle tore th...
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Voters go to the polls today after a 35-day election campaign packed with promises
OTTAWA - After a short, intense and heated election campaign of just 35 days, Canadians go to the polls today to elect a new federal government. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh spent weeks pitching their cases to voters. Carney, the former central banker and...
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Trump says Canada should become U.S. state as president weighs in on Canadian vote
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump weighed in on the Canadian election, repeating his claim that Canada should become a U.S. state, as his tariffs and threats of annexation have become a central issue ahead of Monday's vote. "Elect the man who has the strength and wisdom to cut your taxes in half, increase your m...
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World
Israel's domestic security chief says he will step down in June, defusing battle with Netanyahu
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - The head of Israel's internal security service says he will resign in June over the failure of his agency to warn of Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attacks - defusing an escalating battle with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar announced his resignation Monday, saying he will form...
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Putin thanks North Korea for troop deployment and promises not to forget their sacrifices
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korea Monday for fighting alongside his troops against Ukrainian forces and promised not to forget their sacrifices, hours after North Korea confirmed its deployment for the first time. The back-to-back Russian and North Korean statements - which ...
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Palestinian envoy tells UN court Israel is killing Gaza civilians. Israel says it's being persecuted
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - A Palestinian diplomat told the United Nations' top court on Monday that Israel is killing and displacing civilians and targeting aid workers in Gaza, in a case that Israel criticized as part of its "systematic persecution and delegitimization." Israel denies deliberately targeti...
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