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Red Deer and Area

FEB. 24 REGULAR MEETING
City council recap: Bylaws and budgets
In a packed agenda on Feb. 24, Red Deer city council outlined its priorities for 2025, officially approving the 2025 Adopted Operating Budget, updating the Community Development Grants policy, and passing committee and utility bylaws. 2025 prioritiesA report presented by City Manager Tara Lodewyk outlined city council'...
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Controlled burns
Fire permit season in Lacombe County begins March 1
Lacombe County is reminding the public that fire permit season begins on March 1.Officials say it's important for all county residents and businesses to know for not only community safety but for environmental protection.Fire permits are required for controlled burns and unauthorized burning could lead to charges and f...
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September 2025
New trial dates set for Rimbey man charged in Brazeau County homicide
New trial dates have been scheduled for a Rimbey, AB, man charged in a homicide in Brazeau County over two years ago. Shane Allen Marshall, 39, is scheduled for a jury trial in Wetaskiwin Court of King's Bench from Sept. 15-25, 2025. He was previously scheduled for a jury trial in Wetaskiwin from Feb. 3-14, 2025. Howev...
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EXPECTED TO REOPEN IN 2026
Renovations coming to Sorensen Station washrooms
In its regular meeting on Feb. 24, Red Deer's city council directed administration to borrow $450,000 to renovate the Sorensen Station washrooms, with a goal of getting them operational by the end of March 2026. Additionally, council approved $50,000 to be taken from the Operating Reserve - Tax Supported (ORTS) to fund...
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Alberta

Alberta cabinet minister Peter Guthrie quits post, citing concerns over procurement
Alberta Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie says he is resigning from cabinet, citing concerns over procurement practices across government.He says as a backbencher, he'll be able to better serve his constituents by pushing Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party government to conduct itself with honesty a...
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budget to come on thursday
Alberta's Legislative Assembly to reconvene on Tuesday
The Alberta Legislative Assembly will reconvene Tuesday, with all eyes set on this Thursday's provincial budget. The UCP say the legislation they intend to propose will increase clarity, efficiency and accountability. "Alberta's government is heading back to the legislature to continue to work for Albertans,"...
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Alberta announces $180 million for new addiction treatment centres
The Government of Alberta is looking at a major investment into addiction support services.Premier Danielle Smith said Monday that, as part of Budget 2025, the province would look to spend $180 million over three years to build two "compassionate intervention centres."They would be located in Calgary and Edmo...
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Alberta increases funding for fire services training
Fire departments across Alberta will soon be able to access more money to support training efforts.The Government of Alberta is doubling funds for the Fire Services Training Program (FSTP) to $1 million.Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver says all municipalities, Metis Settlements and First Nations in the province...
Feb 24, 2025
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Canada

Front-runner Carney's French under scrutiny after faux pas during Liberal debate
MONTREAL - The first major French test for Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney during Monday night's debate proved to be a tough slog. Carney, the former Bank of Canada governor, is the presumed front-runner for the Liberal leadership and by extension the prime minister's job. One political science professor echoed ...
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Here's the latest as the Liberal leadership candidates face off in English debate
OTTAWA - In a few hours, Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould and Frank Baylis will square off in an English-language debate in Montreal. The event is set to run from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is being moderated by former CBC journalist Hannah Thibedeau of Global Public Affairs. Here's...
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A look at outgoing Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey has announced he is leaving politics and will step down once the Liberal party chooses a replacement. Here is a look at the province's 14th premier. Age: 49 Early years: Born in St. John's, Furey was involved in Liberal politics from a young age. His fat...
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B.C. First Nation files Charter challenge over RCMP refusal to enforce bylaws
VANCOUVER - A small First Nation on British Columbia's Central Coast is taking the attorney general of Canada to court, arguing its Charter rights have been violated because the RCMP refuses to enforce its bylaws. The Heiltsuk Tribal Council says in its lawsuit that the police are "emboldening drug dealers" a...
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Ottawa appoints Inuk leader for external review of embattled Nutrition North program
OTTAWA - The federal government has appointed Inuk leader Aluki Kotierk to head an external review of a northern food subsidy program. Kotierk is the former president of Nunavut Tunngavik, which represents the territory's Inuit, and will serve as a special representative to the northern affairs minister. Nutrition Nort...
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Public safety minister heads to Washington to discuss efforts to fight fentanyl
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister David McGuinty is headed to Washington to discuss the latest efforts by Canada and the United States to fight deadly fentanyl. Joining McGuinty is newly appointed "fentanyl czar" Kevin Brosseau and representatives of the RCMP and Canada Border Services Agency. The Canadians are...
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