APPROX. 800 GRAMS OF COCAINE
16-year-old charged with possession and trafficking following search by Red Deer RCMP
Red Deer RCMP have arrested and charged a 16-year-old under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act following a search of their residence that allegedly found them in possession of hundreds of grams of cocaine. On March 19, Red Deer RCMP executed a search warrant at an Air BnB in the Rosedale neighbourhood that police ...
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Future Outlook
Rebels head coach Dave Struch hopes to see continued growth from young talent
As WHL Playoffs begin on Friday, the Red Deer Rebels are disappointed they won't be a part of it. As hard as it may be, Rebels head coach Dave Struch said the team should use it as fuel heading into next year. "[We're] developing a young leadership core with a good start with Josephson as the captain," he sai...
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LINDA DOWNEY
Red Deer Catholic teacher receives Excellence in Catholic Education Award
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St. Andrew's United Church Tree Planting Project approved by Lacombe city council
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Community Foundation of Central Alberta to tour region and connect with residents
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LINDA DOWNEY
Red Deer Catholic teacher receives Excellence in Catholic Education Award
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) is pleased to announce that Linda Downey, a Grade Three teacher and faith coach at Holy Family School, has been awarded the Excellence in Catholic Education Award by the Council of Catholic School Superintendents of Alberta (CCSSA).This award is presented annually to teachers ...
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St. Andrew's United Church Tree Planting Project approved by Lacombe city council
The City of Lacombe council approved the final design for the St. Andrew's United Church Tree Planting Project on Tuesday.Now known as the Woodland Sanctuary, the project involves both the city and the United Church to turn the 1.7-acre municipal reserve on the end of Woodland Drive into a natural forest ecosystem.The ...
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small neighbourhood grants available
Community Foundation of Central Alberta to tour region and connect with residents
The Community Foundation of Central Alberta (CFCAB) will celebrate its 35th anniversary and recent name change by embarking on a tour of the region.The foundation will visit 10 communities throughout April, with each local event free for the public to attend.The tour:April 8 @ 10:30 a.m. - Rocky Mountain HouseApril 9 @...
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APPROX. 800 GRAMS OF COCAINE
16-year-old charged with possession and trafficking following search by Red Deer RCMP
Red Deer RCMP have arrested and charged a 16-year-old under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act following a search of their residence that allegedly found them in possession of hundreds of grams of cocaine. On March 19, Red Deer RCMP executed a search warrant at an Air BnB in the Rosedale neighbourhood that police ...
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Federal Election 2025
CP NewsAlert: Mark Carney set to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump this morning
OTTAWA - A White House official says Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump this morning. More to come. Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press
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election yet to be called
Conservative Party, People's Party choose candidates for new federal Red Deer riding
Burton Bailey will be the next Conservative Party of Canada candidate for the new re-aligned riding of Red Deer in the next federal election, according to a newsletter sent out this week by the party to members. Bailey, who has served for several years as executive assistant to Red Deer-North MLA Adriana Lagrange, was ...
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Over 62 per cent voter turnout on Sept. 20 federal election
Elections Canada has released its estimated voter turnout from last month's federal election.The 44th federal election took place on Sept. 20.Elections Canada's preliminary estimates indicate that 17,209,000 Canadians cast a ballot. This translates into a voter turnout rate of about 62.5 per cent. Exact voter turnout n...
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Alberta
KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE THREE
One-time funding added for reading, writing and math screening supports
Alberta's government is providing one time funding of $7.5 million to help make sure schools have the resources and staff needed to conduct the additional reading, writing and math screenings it began this year. This is in addition to the $10 million allocated for reading, writing and math support this next school year...
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COMES TO KANANASKIS IN JUNE
Alta. temporarily adjusting reservist leave to improve G7 Summit security
The Government of Alberta has issued a temporary regulation enabling Alberta-based Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) reserves to take reservist leave to support security measures at the G7 Summit planned for June in Kananaskis. On March 27, Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, and Alberta's Military Liaison Justi...
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INTERSECTION SAFETY, ROAD UPGRADES
Alberta introducing new fund for traffic safety following changes to photo radar guidelines
Alberta's government has launched a new $13 million Traffic Safety Fund for municipalities to upgrade local roads and intersections that pose demonstrated safety risks. The move comes just ahead of April 1, when a new Automated Traffic Enforcement Technology Guideline goes into effect. This guideline limits ATE jurisdi...
Mar 27, 2025
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Provincial Funding
Alberta putting $19M toward municipal flood and drought prevention
EDMONTON - Alberta's government is putting $19 million toward municipal flood and drought prevention projects as part of its new budget.Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz says eight municipalities as well as two Indigenous communities are to receive the grant funding.She says the money will help build a new berm along...
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Local Sports
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Temporary road closure for Ponoka's Battle River Run on April 5
Town of Ponoka -- There will be a temporary road closure along 46 Street from 44 Avenue to 50 Avenue in Ponoka on Saturday, April 5 (weather permitting) for the annual Ponoka Battle River Run. The road closure will be in place from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Motorists are reminded to please drive with caution around pedestri...
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Future Outlook
Rebels head coach Dave Struch hopes to see continued growth from young talent
As WHL Playoffs begin on Friday, the Red Deer Rebels are disappointed they won't be a part of it. As hard as it may be, Rebels head coach Dave Struch said the team should use it as fuel heading into next year. "[We're] developing a young leadership core with a good start with Josephson as the captain," he sai...
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Season Recap
'At times, we were too soft': Sutter on Rebels missing playoffs for first time in over a decade
The fact the Red Deer Rebels are on the outside looking in as the WHL playoffs begin this Friday is disappointing in the eyes of Red Deer Rebels owner Brent Sutter. The club missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2013-14 season, which has become a rarity over the years. Since the team's inaugural season in 19...
Mar 26, 2025
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Canada
Fight on in southern Alberta to save Tyra the mega-popular tourist-luring dinosaur
CALGARY - Tyra the Tyrannosaurus, the lovable landmark that towers over the Drumheller skyline in the heart of the Canadian Badlands, is facing an extinction-level event. The 25-metre-high attraction -- billed as the World's Largest Dinosaur, and the backdrop to hundreds of thousands of tourist photos over a quarter of...
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B.C. Premier David Eby walking back tariff bill after 'anxiety' from stakeholders
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation "didn't get the balance right." He says the legislation known as Bill 7 needs appropriate "safeguards" after a wave of critici...
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Vancouver police deploying big presence to 'maintain order' at anti-Tesla protests
VANCOUVER - Vancouver police say they are investigating 28 anti-Tesla incidents and will deploy more than 130 extra officers to "maintain order" at protests targeting the electric carmaker this weekend. The force says in a statement that the incidents targeting Tesla are suspected to be politically motivated ...
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Canada's most wanted: Quebec street gang leader arrested in Rome hideout
MONTREAL - Canada's most wanted fugitive has been arrested in Italy after more than a year at large. Dave (Pik) Turmel, alleged by police to be the head of Quebec street gang Blood Family Mafia, was arrested in Rome on Thursday after local police were tipped off about his presence in the Italian capital. Quebec City po...
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Estate of late Savoura founder sues helicopter company in 2019 deadly Quebec crash
MONTREAL - A United States helicopter company is facing a $50-million lawsuit in the 2019 crash that killed the founder of a Quebec greenhouse farming company and his teenage son. The estate of Stéphane Roy, the late founder and ex-CEO of Savoura, has launched a lawsuit against Robinson Helicopter Company Inc. i...
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Vancouver abortion and reproductive health clinic to shut after 35 years
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver abortion and reproductive health clinic that has operated for more than three decades is shutting its doors due to funding uncertainty. The Elizabeth Bagshaw Clinic says the facility's lease is set to run out this summer, and relocating and investing in a new site "did not make sense" ...
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World
Appeals court clears way for DOGE to keep operating at USAID
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal appeals court has lifted an order blocking Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from further cuts at the U.S. Agency for International Development. The three-judge panel found the Trump administration is likely to show that DOGE's involvement doesn't violate the Constitution. The ...
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3 dead and more than 200 rescued in South Texas after severe storms flood streets
McALLEN, Texas (AP) - Drenching rain along the Texas-Mexico border let up Friday, but rescues were still ongoing a day after severe storms trapped residents in their homes, forced drivers to abandon their vehicles on flooded roads and shut down an airport. At least three people died. Hidalgo County officials said in a ...
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Brazil fires coach Dorival Júnior after worst defeat in World Cup qualifying
SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazil's soccer confederation has fired coach Dorival Júnior after 14 months amid poor results and disappointing performances from the national team. Júnior's sacking on Friday came three days after a 4-1 defeat at Argentina, Brazil's worst defeat in a World Cup qualifier. His replacement...
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