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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...
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'Like time stopped': memorial mass in Montreal pays tribute to Pope Francis
MONTREAL - Hours after waking to watch Pope Francis being laid to rest, several dozen faithful paid a final tribute to the late pontiff at a memorial mass at Montreal's Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral on Saturday. The downtown cathedral - a one-quarter replica of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome - has been at the centre...
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all you need to know for the week that was
The CEBL is coming to Red Deer -- a new episode of The Everything Red Deer Podcast
WARM AND WINDY
Fire advisory in effect for Lacombe County
Apr 25, 2025
$35 million
Ponoka town council approves 2025 budget
Apr 25, 2025
Red Deer and Area
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...
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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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survivor speaks out
Former rodeo athlete gets nearly four-year jail sentence for Red Deer assault
Cody Robert Lane, a now 29-year-old man who'd supposedly become well-known on the rodeo circuit in Alberta and Saskatchewan, has been given a 45-month jail sentence for sexual assault.Lane, born in Maple Creek, Sask., was sentenced April 17 in Red Deer Court of King's Bench for the assault, which dates back to June 20,...
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 ...
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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
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 ...
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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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showing dreams can come true
Maskwacis bullfighter returns home to share inspirational story with students
A Maskwacis-born bullfighter brought some love to the community of O'Chiese First Nation this week.Kristopher Buffalo is a highly accomplished bullfighter, and in partnership with the non-profit Classroom Champions, he surprised students with an inspiring visit."Rodeo has taught me that strength comes not just fro...
Apr 25, 2025
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Canada
CP NewsAlert: Multiple dead at Vancouver street festival, driver arrested say VPD
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Police say multiple people are dead after a person drove his car through a street festival in the city's Eastside. Police say in a social media post that the driver has been taken into custody. More coming. The Canadian Press
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Fraser Health says visitor from Ontario is the latest case of measles in B.C.
SURREY - Health authorities in British Columbia have confirmed another new case of measles infection in the province, this time with a visitor from Ontario. Fraser Health says the visitor travelled to Vancouver and Chilliwack on April 20, and doctors and health workers are "following up directly" with people ...
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'Like time stopped': memorial mass in Montreal pays tribute to Pope Francis
MONTREAL - Hours after waking to watch Pope Francis being laid to rest, several dozen faithful paid a final tribute to the late pontiff at a memorial mass at Montreal's Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral on Saturday. The downtown cathedral - a one-quarter replica of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome - has been at the centre...
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Indigenous leaders hope Vatican continues reconciliation efforts advanced by Francis
Indigenous leaders in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis say they hope the Vatican continues to promote the reconciliation efforts he championed during his papacy. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says the pontiff's apology for widespread abuses in the residential school system was a significant step in addressing historical inj...
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Party leaders have packed itineraries today as election day nears
OTTAWA - Federal party leaders have busy itineraries today in one of the final days of the election campaign. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is set to spend much of the day in the Greater Toronto Area, first holding a media availability in King City before visiting a small business in Newmarket, holding a meet and greet in...
20h ago
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Canadian delegation among thousands of mourners attending Pope Francis' funeral
Canadians are among the thousands converging on St. Peter's Square this morning to attend the funeral of Pope Francis. Francis died Monday at age 88 and is being remembered as a pontiff dedicated to building bridges and offering compassion to marginalized groups during his 12-year papacy. The Vatican has said the funer...
Apr 26, 2025
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World
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed a new deputy in a major step in naming a successor
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday named a veteran aide and confidant as his new vice president. It's a major step by the aging leader to designate a successor. The appointment of Hussein al-Sheikh as vice president of the Palestine Liberation Organization does not guarantee he w...
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Trump expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war, a day after saying a deal was close
ROME (AP) - President Donald Trump said Saturday that he doubts Russia's Vladimir Putin wants to end his war in Ukraine, expressing new skepticism that a peace deal can be reached soon. Only a day earlier, Trump had said Ukraine and Russia were "very close to a deal." Trump said in a social media post as he f...
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Only about half of Republicans say Trump has focused on the right priorities, AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) - Many Americans do not agree with President Trump's aggressive efforts to quickly enact his agenda, a new poll finds, and even Republicans are not overwhelmingly convinced that his attention has been in the right place. Americans are nearly twice as likely to say Trump has been mostly focusing on the w...
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