FINAL AWAY GAME OF THE WEEK
Rebels win again with 3-0 lead against Moose Jaw Warriors
The Red Deer Rebels have another win under their belt after taking a 3-0 lead against the Moose Jaw Warriors at the Moose Jaw Events Centre on Feb. 1. A slow first period saw one power play opportunity go to Red Deer after Warrior Max Finley took a call for cross-checking, but they were unable to score. The frame finis...
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FEB. 1-28
RDP honouring Black History Month with multiple panels and events
February marks Black History Month, and Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) welcomes students, faculty, staff and the community to participate in a variety of its on-campus events taking place over the next 28 days. Throughout the month, the RDP community will endeavour to honour the contributions, achievements and lived experi...
Jan 31, 2025
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What's Trending
BRIDGE CLOSURE AND TRAIL DETOURS
Upgrades to CPR Pedestrian Bridge beginning next week
Feb 01, 2025
episode 1: chatting with the mayor
The Everything Red Deer Podcast launches NOW
FEB. 1-28
RDP honouring Black History Month with multiple panels and events
Jan 31, 2025
ICE TIME, POOLS, MEETINGS, ETC.
Facility bookings now open for fall 2025 and winter 2026 in Red Deer
Jan 31, 2025
Red Deer and Area
BRIDGE CLOSURE AND TRAIL DETOURS
Upgrades to CPR Pedestrian Bridge beginning next week
As of Monday, Feb. 3, residents will see construction kick-off to rehabilitate the aging infrastructure of Red Deer's historic CPR Pedestrian Bridge, causing an extended bridge closure and trail detours.The rehabilitation project has been progressing since January 2023, with City crews and contractors conducting enviro...
Feb 01, 2025
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FEB. 1-28
RDP honouring Black History Month with multiple panels and events
February marks Black History Month, and Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) welcomes students, faculty, staff and the community to participate in a variety of its on-campus events taking place over the next 28 days. Throughout the month, the RDP community will endeavour to honour the contributions, achievements and lived experi...
Jan 31, 2025
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ICE TIME, POOLS, MEETINGS, ETC.
Facility bookings now open for fall 2025 and winter 2026 in Red Deer
The City of Red Deer is now accepting applications for groups wanting to book recreation, pools, or community spaces for the upcoming fall 2025 and winter 2026 seasons. Community associations, sport partners, companies and the public are all encouraged to request meetings, league spaces and special events. Recently, ci...
Jan 31, 2025
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LEGAL ADVICE, DOCUMENT CONSOLIDATION
RDP partners with BorderPass to improve international student immigration process
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is excited to announce that it has partnered with BorderPass, a platform intended to streamline the immigration process for international students. The platform should complement the student services and supports provided by RDP, assisting the students throughout their entire journey, from ge...
Jan 31, 2025
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What's Trending
BRIDGE CLOSURE AND TRAIL DETOURS
Upgrades to CPR Pedestrian Bridge beginning next week
Feb 01, 2025
a look back
Everything Red Deer Podcast -- Ep. 3: Remembering Michael Dawe, and reminiscing about local news in 2024
FEB. 1-28
RDP honouring Black History Month with multiple panels and events
Jan 31, 2025
ICE TIME, POOLS, MEETINGS, ETC.
Facility bookings now open for fall 2025 and winter 2026 in Red Deer
Jan 31, 2025
episode 1: chatting with the mayor
The Everything Red Deer Podcast launches NOW
LEGAL ADVICE, DOCUMENT CONSOLIDATION
RDP partners with BorderPass to improve international student immigration process
Jan 31, 2025
"FOR A BETTER RED DEER"
Red Deer City Councillor Lawrence Lee running for mayor in 2025 election
Jan 31, 2025
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Alberta
PROVINCE
'No economic justification for tariffs', says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
"I am disappointed with U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to place tariffs on all Canadian goods," said Premiere Danielle Smith in a statement Saturday.-READ: Trump to slap Canada with 25 per cent tariffs Tuesday-"This decision will harm Canadians and Americans alike, and strain the important relati...
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HEALTH CARE
'Revolving door of leadership', says advocate on Alberta Health Services' board dismissal
The province announced Jan. 31 that the entire Alberta Health Services board has been dismissed, effective immediately.-READ: Assisted Living Alberta announced as last public health agency taking over AHS-"We are at a critical time in our efforts to refocus the health care system to better deliver health care to A...
Feb 01, 2025
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CANADA
Trudeau issues statement on Black History Month to honour Black Canadians
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement on Black History Month, on Feb. 1. Trudeau said that today is an opportunity to honour the culture, resilience, and achievements of Black Canadians."In communities across Canada, Black leaders, scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, and activists have shaped our countr...
Feb 01, 2025
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NEUDORF, LAGRANGE AND WILLIAMS
Alberta sending delegation to U.S. National Prayer Breakfast
The Government of Alberta is sending a delegation of three ministers to represent the province at the United States' National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. The National Prayer Breakfast has been running for more than 70 years and is a non-partisan event with attendance from politicians of all stripes. In additio...
Feb 01, 2025
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Local Sports
FINAL AWAY GAME OF THE WEEK
Rebels win again with 3-0 lead against Moose Jaw Warriors
The Red Deer Rebels have another win under their belt after taking a 3-0 lead against the Moose Jaw Warriors at the Moose Jaw Events Centre on Feb. 1. A slow first period saw one power play opportunity go to Red Deer after Warrior Max Finley took a call for cross-checking, but they were unable to score. The frame finis...
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FEB. 1 COMPETITION
Special Olympics swim meet hits the water this weekend
Special Olympics Red Deer is hosting a swim meet competition this weekend, welcoming athletes of all abilities and skill levels. On Feb. 1, swimmers will head to the Michener Aquatic Centre at 10:30 a.m. for registration. Warm ups will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., when the meet will kick off. The races wil...
Feb 01, 2025
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AWAY GAME
Red Deer Rebels bounce back with 3-0 win against Regina Pats
The Red Deer Rebels have picked themselves up again with a 3-0 win against the Regina Pats in the Brandt Centre on Jan. 31. Rebels started the first period strong with a goal by Talon Brigley at 1:27, his sixth of the season; Doogan Pederson and Brett Calhoon assisted the 1-0 lead. Brigley Pederson#RDREBELS | #WHL...
Feb 01, 2025
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Canada
B.C. political leaders call for premier to do more amid looming trade war
VANCOUVER - British Columbia politicians are calling on the premier to do more as the province prepares to face U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods as well as retaliation by Ottawa. The move came after U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders Saturday to slap Canada with duties of 10 per cent on energy and 25 per...
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Toronto Raptors fans boo American national anthem as trade war heats up
TORONTO - Fans at Scotiabank Arena loudly booed during the American national anthem before the Toronto Raptors hosted the Los Angeles Clippers. They then switched to loud cheers when "O Canada" began. The strong reactions to both national anthems was likely in response to a mounting trade war between Canada a...
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Support, silence and confusion: Republicans respond to Trump's trade war
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's unprecedented move to pull America's closest neighbours into a trade war has left some Republican lawmakers precariously navigating how to support the leader's tariff agenda while their local economies brace for impact. Many Republicans - caught between risking the president's...
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces removal of U.S. booze from LCBO amid tariff feud
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says American products will be removed from LCBO shelves on Tuesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump's promised tariffs come into effect. The Ontario premier says every year, the Ontario liquor store sells nearly $1 billion worth of wine, beer, spirits and seltzers from the U.S., but not anymor...
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Groundhog Day 2025: Willie and Sam at odds over spring's arrival
Canada's famous prognosticating rodents were split over spring's arrival on Groundhog Day. Ontario's Wiarton Willie reportedly did not see his shadow on Sunday morning, which is good news for people tired of wintry weather, but Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam saw her shadow predicting a long winter ahead. The tradition ...
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'Here we are again': Death row Canadian waits as Montana looks at resuming executions
CALGARY - The fate of a Canadian who has been on death row in Montana for the past 42 years has been thrown into more uncertainty as state legislators try again to remove obstacles to resuming executions. Ronald Smith, 67, is originally from Red Deer, Alta., and has been on death row since 1983, a year after he and ano...
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World
Officials say remains of 55 of 67 victims of midair collision have been recovered and identified
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Authorities said Sunday they have recovered the remains of 55 of the 67 people killed in the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001. Washington, D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said at a news conference that divers still need to find the bodies of 12 more victims and are committed to the dig...
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Devotees pay homage to Afro-Brazilian sea goddess on Rio de Janeiro beach
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Thousands of worshippers clad in white robes spilled onto Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to pay homage to Yemanja, the Afro-Brazilian sea goddess. Devotees waded into the sea to the sound of drums and rhythmic clapping and offered up colorful bouquets to the goddess who is celebrated a...
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Devotees pay homage to Afro-Brazilian sea goddess on Rio de Janeiro beach
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Thousands of worshippers clad in white robes spilled onto Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to pay homage to Yemanja, the Afro-Brazilian sea goddess. Devotees waded into the sea to the sound of drums and rhythmic clapping and offered up colorful bouquets to the goddess who is celebrated a...
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