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Provincial Politics
Alberta cabinet minister calls for health minister to be removed amid scandal
One of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's cabinet ministers is calling for Health Minister Adriana LaGrange to be moved out after allegations of high-level corruption surrounding contracts.Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie, in a memo this week obtained and reported on by CBC, says LaGrange and the top civil servant i...
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ACADEMIC UPGRADING ALSO REDUCED
Red Deer Polytechnic suspending five programs to address $10 million projected deficit
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) has completed its program review and is opting to suspend five programs, a decision made on the heels of a projected $10 million deficit announced last week. The following programs will be suspended: Administrative Professional Certificate Executive Assistant Diploma Human Resources Managemen...
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Community Foundation of Central Alberta launches new online hub for local organizations
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Red Deer man facing child exploitation charges in Florida
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Chinook's Edge board appoints new superintendent
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Community Foundation of Central Alberta launches new online hub for local organizations
The Community Foundation of Central Alberta has announced a new online Community Giving Hub, which is a centralized platform the foundation says is designed to bridge the gap between local needs and potential supporters.The resource, which can be found online, is where community members can find a collection of needs f...
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Red Deer man facing child exploitation charges in Florida
A Red Deer man has been arrested and charged in Florida in relation to alleged child exploitation.In a release from the United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, it states that James Hjelmeland, 30, of Canada, has been charged with:One count of attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual acti...
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Chinook's Edge board appoints new superintendent
Chinook's Edge School Division's (CESD) Board of Trustees have appointed a new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ryan Sawula. Effective June 2, 2025, the Board says Sawula will bring a wealth of experience and commitment to student success, instructional leadership and community engagement. He has over 20 years of experie...
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Municipal experience
Town of Sylvan Lake introduces new CAO
The Town of Sylvan Lake announced after an extensive search they've hired Dawn Phillips as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).Phillips, who's currently the CAO for the Town of Smoky Lake in Northern Alberta, accepted the job and is set to begin her new role on April 1."I am very excited for my move to Sylv...
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episode 1: chatting with the mayor
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Red Deer man facing child exploitation charges in Florida
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Chinook's Edge board appoints new superintendent
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60th anniversary for the Canadian flag on February 15
The Canadian flag is making a milestone this year.This Flag Day, February 15, will mark 60 years since the Maple Leaf flag first flew on Parliament Hill.According to the federal government's website, the Union Jack was Canada's first flag.The Canadian Red Ensign was then used, but there were two different designs.One w...
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Provincial Politics
Alberta cabinet minister calls for health minister to be removed amid scandal
One of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's cabinet ministers is calling for Health Minister Adriana LaGrange to be moved out after allegations of high-level corruption surrounding contracts.Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie, in a memo this week obtained and reported on by CBC, says LaGrange and the top civil servant i...
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Lethbridge and Red Deer
Two Alberta private surgery clinic contracts in limbo amid allegations in scandal
Alberta's health ministry says two proposed private surgery clinics at the centre of allegations of high-level government corruption remain in limbo."At this time, no agreements have been finalized for facilities in Red Deer or Lethbridge," Jessi Rampton, press secretary to Health Minister Adriana LaGrange, s...
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$70K TO RED DEER SHELTER
Alberta rolls out additional one-time payment for women's shelters
The Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter (CAWES) is set to receive a one-time infusion of $70,166 from the provincial government, which announced an additional $3 million to be distributed to shelters across the province this year. The Feb. 11 announcement says Alberta is investing $15.7 million during 2024-25 to ...
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Rivalry on full display in Rebels victory over Oil Kings
There's nothing like a rivalry matchup in the game of hockey.The disdain for one another and the energy of the game brings fans to the edge of their seats and keeps players on their toes.And Friday night's matchup between the Edmonton Oil Kings and Red Deer Rebels was no different.In their sixth matchup of the season, ...
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Sylvan Lake sport associations seek solution to ice time shortage
Sport organizations in Sylvan Lake for hockey and lacrosse are seeking assistance from the town and town council to address a shortage of ice and recreation space. Three letters were presented to council during its Jan. 27 regular meeting on behalf of the Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey Association (SLMHA), Sylvan Lake Recrea...
Feb 13, 2025
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Rebels fall to Hurricanes on the road
The Red Deer Rebels pushed in the third period but came up short in a 3-1 loss to the Lethbridge Hurricanes on the road Wednesday.Red Deer outshot their opponents 31-28 at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena but lost the special teams battle in the set back. On three powerplay attempts, the Rebels were held scoreless. Meanwh...
Feb 13, 2025
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Canada
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to speak at 'Canada First' rally in Ottawa
OTTAWA - Pierre Poilievre is set to address Conservative party supporters this afternoon at a rally in downtown Ottawa. The event is being branded as a "Canada First" rally and the party is asking people to wear red and white to honour the Canadian flag on its 60th anniversary. U.S. President Donald Trump's t...
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Ottawa a 'winter wonderland' with Winterlude and a fully-open canal
OTTAWA - David Wilson and Jackie Eckholm dreamt of attending Winterlude and skating on the Rideau Canal after their last visit to Ottawa nine years ago. When the Chicago couple saw on the news in January that the city's iconic Rideau Canal Skateway had been opened to the public, they immediately booked their trip to Ca...
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Ontario NDP leader off to Thunder Bay after northern debate, Green leader in Muskoka
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles is set to make campaign stops in Thunder Bay today, fresh off an election debate held specifically to discuss northern issues. Stiles is expected to visit a local market and doughnut shop before making an announcement at an education centre. Neither Progressive Conservative Leader Doug F...
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Quebec businesswoman, author appointed to the Senate
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of a new independent senator to fill one of the Senate's few remaining vacancies. The Prime Minister's Office says in a news release that the Governor General has appointed Danièle Henkel as an independent senator to fill a Senate vacancy for Q...
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Fentanyl 'czar' isn't a czar at all, as Brosseau officially named as a commissioner
OTTAWA - Canada's new fentanyl czar, it turns out, isn't a czar at all. The federal government named Kevin Brosseau to the position earlier this week but made it official in an order-in-council published today. In that order Brosseau's official title is not "fentanyl czar" but the "Commissioner of Canada...
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Police say deaths of man, woman in their 70s near Montreal likely murder-suicide
MONTREAL - Police say the deaths of two people in their 70s whose bodies were found Thursday in a Montreal suburb are being investigated as a murder-suicide. Longueuil, Que., police initially described the deaths as suspicious and said today the case involves a femicide. Officers were called to a home in Boucherville, ...
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World
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German chancellor hits back at US at security conference as Trump administration upends norms
MUNICH (AP) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday shot back strongly in defense of his stance against the far-right and said his country won't accept people who "intervene in our democracy," a day after U.S. Vice President JD Vance scolded European leaders over their approach to democracy. The German le...
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Hamas is set to free 3 more Israeli hostages after dispute threatened to reignite war in Gaza
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - Three more Israelis held captive in the Gaza Strip are on the verge of being freed Saturday as part of a shaky ceasefire deal that requires Israel to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange. The truce that began nearly four weeks ago had been jeopardized in recent days by a ...
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Monty the giant schnauzer wins Westminster dog show
NEW YORK (AP) - This time, the giant schnauzer went the full Monty. After coming close in the last two years, Monty the giant schnauzer won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, leaving handler and co-owner Katie Bernardin almost too emotional to speak. "He always tries so hard, and ...
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