Canada's Choice
Federal leaders echo messages in final push to election day
Federal party leaders hit the hustings Friday with election day fast approaching, as Mark Carney of the Liberals focused on U.S. tariff threats in a steel town and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre campaigned on his anti-crime platform in Saskatoon.Canadians cast ballots to choose their next government on Monday.The...
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the monumental apology: podcast & story
Reflections on Pope Francis's 2022 visit to Maskwacis
Listen now to a new episode of The Everything Red Deer Podcast, with companion written piece below:The apology Pope Francis delivered to Indigenous people on July 25, 2022 in Maskwacis, Alta. was monumental, if you ask Reverend (Rev.) Tony Snow.Snow, who was there, is a member of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation west of ...
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WARM AND WINDY
Fire advisory in effect for Lacombe County
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the monumental apology: podcast & story
Reflections on Pope Francis's 2022 visit to Maskwacis
$35 million
Ponoka town council approves 2025 budget
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survivor speaks out
Former rodeo athlete gets nearly four-year jail sentence for Red Deer assault
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Red Deer and Area
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. ...
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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...
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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,...
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Over 1,000 signatures
Petition calling on City of Red Deer to address alleged understaffing within RDES, catches fire
A petition calling on the City of Red Deer to address alleged understaffing in Red Deer Emergency Services has gained traction.Since posting it on April 18 on Change.org, it's accumulated 1,078 signatures with a goal of reaching 1,500.Lee-Anna Robertson, who started the petition, said she created it due to a lack of re...
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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,...
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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
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...
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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 ...
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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...
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PROTECT YOUR DATA
Information and Privacy Commissioner reminds of privacy options amidst 23andMe bankruptcy filing
In light of 23andMe filing for bankruptcy in a U.S. court last month, Alberta's Information and Privacy Commissioner Diane McLeod is reminding residents to protect their personal information. She says genetic information is one of the most sensitive types of personal information, as human genome processing can include ...
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Local Sports
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...
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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...
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Red and White
Gard and Rudolph named to Team Canada at U18 World Championship
Hockey Canada announced Red Deer Rebels forward Matthew Gard and Lacombe native Daxon Rudolph have been named to the national team for the 2025 IIHF U18 Men's World Championship.They're two of 25 players selected to the roster that will look to defend Canada's gold medal victory in 2024. Gard and Rudolph were not on th...
Apr 24, 2025
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Canada
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...
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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...
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Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral
Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. A three-day public viewing is underway at St. Peter's Basilica ahead of a funeral Saturday. The mourning period is expected to be followed by several d...
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A look at winners of the 2024 National Newspaper Awards handed out in Montreal
Here is a look at the winners of the National Newspaper Awards, handed out Friday night in Montreal. Arts and Entertainment Winner: Tavia Grant, The Globe and Mail, for her work on the Vatican's unfulfilled promises to return cultural items that originated in Indigenous communities in Canada - and how Canada lags behin...
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Globe and Mail, Toronto Star lead the way as National Newspaper Awards handed out
MONTREAL - The Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star were the big winners as the National Newspaper Awards were handed out in Montreal on Friday night. The Globe took home nine of the 23 regular awards, in front of the Toronto Star, which took home six. One of the Globe's awards was shared with the Halifax Chronicle Hera...
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Canada's Choice
Federal leaders echo messages in final push to election day
Federal party leaders hit the hustings Friday with election day fast approaching, as Mark Carney of the Liberals focused on U.S. tariff threats in a steel town and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre campaigned on his anti-crime platform in Saskatoon.Canadians cast ballots to choose their next government on Monday.The...
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World
Iran and the US begin expert talks in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program
MUSCAT, Oman (AP) - A third round of talks between Iran and the United States began Saturday in Oman, with experts seeking in-depth discussions over how to reach a possible deal. Iranian state television announced the start of the negotiations. American officials could not be immediately reached. The talks seek to limi...
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Pope Francis' funeral begins in St. Peter's Square
VATICAN CITY (AP) - The funeral Mass for Pope Francis is underway in a packed St. Peter's Square. The Argentine pontiff died Monday. Mourners began streaming into the square at dawn on Saturday. Bells tolled to signal the start of the procession bringing Francis' coffin from St. Peter's Basilica to the front of the alt...
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Thousands rush to St. Peter's Square for Pope Francis' funeral, a ceremony he helped reimagine
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Tens of thousands of people poured into St. Peter's Square starting at dawn Saturday to honor Pope Francis with a farewell ceremony reflecting his priorities as pope and wishes as pastor: Presidents and princes will attend his funeral Mass at the Vatican, but prisoners and migrants will welcome him ...
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