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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'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...
Apr 26, 2025
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WARM AND WINDY
Fire advisory in effect for Lacombe County
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$35 million
Ponoka town council approves 2025 budget
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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...
21h ago
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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 ...
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
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
Timeline of Vancouver vehicle attack that left 11 dead at Lapu Lapu Day festival
VANCOUVER - A Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver was meant to be a daylong celebration of Filipino culture. Less that 15 minutes after events were scheduled to wrap up, an SUV tore through the area behind a school filled with food trucks, killing at least 11 people. Here is a timeline of the tragedy (all times Pacific...
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A look at some recent deadly attacks involving vehicle rammings
VANCOUVER - A car-ramming at a Vancouver street festival being staged by the city's Filipino community is the latest in a spate of horrific incidents where vehicles were used as weapons. Here is a look at some other recent attacks: NEW ORLEANS, Jan 1, 2025 - A driver plowed a pickup truck through a crowd of New Year's ...
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Shock, devastation among Filipino community after Vancouver SUV attack that killed 11
VANCOUVER - Members of Canada's Filipino community are sharing their shock and devastation in the wake of a car-ramming attack at a Vancouver street festival that left 11 people dead and dozens more injured. The organization behind the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party where the attack took place posted to Instagram to detail ...
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Vancouver festival ramming is latest attack to use vehicles as deadly weapons
MONTREAL - A car-ramming at a Filipino community festival in Vancouver that killed at least nine people marks Canada's fourth attack in seven years in which vehicles have been used as deadly weapons. Around the world, people fuelled by motives ranging from terrorism and far-right extremism to misogyny and mental illnes...
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'A most agonizing time': The world responds to Vancouver's deadly vehicle attack
News of a deadly vehicle attack in Vancouver has drawn dismay and sorrow among leaders across Canada and the world. Many are sharing condolences with victims and families after police say a driver rammed into a crowd at a Filipino community festival on Saturday, killing nine. Here's a look at what the world is saying: ...
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Vancouver wakes to tragedy of nine dead in ramming attack on Filipino street festival
VANCOUVER - Vancouver is waking to the tragic aftermath of a deadly ramming attack on a Filipino community street festival that killed at least nine people, with survivors describing horrifying scenes of victims strewn on the ground. Interim Vancouver Police Chief Steve Rai says a 30-year-old Vancouver man has been arr...
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World
Israeli jets strike Beirut's southern suburbs for third time since ceasefire
BEIRUT (AP) - Israeli jets struck Beirut's southern suburbs Sunday after issuing a warning about an hour earlier, marking the third Israeli strike on the area since a ceasefire took effect in late November. A huge plume of smoke billowed over the area after the strike. There were no immediate reports of casualties. In ...
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Pakistani troops kill 54 militants attempting to sneak into Pakistan from Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistani security forces overnight killed 54 militants who attempted to cross into the country from Afghanistan, the military said Sunday, marking one of the deadliest such killings in recent years. In a statement, the military said intelligence reports indicated the killed militants were "Khwari...
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South Korea's main opposition party taps former party chief as presidential candidate
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's main liberal opposition party tapped Sunday its former leader Lee Jae-myung as presidential candidate in the upcoming June 3 vote. The Democratic Party said Lee has won nearly 90% of the votes cast during the party's primary that ended Sunday, defeating two competitors. Lee, a li...
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