In the news today: Trump and Trudeau to talk amid pending trade war
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump and Trudeau to talk as Canada braces for trade war with its southern neighbour Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to speak with President Donald Trump today as Canada's leaders scramble to prepare for a trade war with...
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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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What's Trending
-40 WIND CHILLS EXPECTED
Extreme cold warning issued for Red Deer and area
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engage with your communities
Everything Red Deer Podcast -- Ep. 2: Join the Red Deer Titans, and The Outreach Centre's Holiday Hope campaign
BRIDGE CLOSURE AND TRAIL DETOURS
Upgrades to CPR Pedestrian Bridge beginning next week
Feb 01, 2025
FEB. 1-28
RDP honouring Black History Month with multiple panels and events
Jan 31, 2025
Red Deer and Area
-40 WIND CHILLS EXPECTED
Extreme cold warning issued for Red Deer and area
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued an extreme cold warning for Red Deer and the surrounding area. Extremely cold wind chill values near minus 40 are expected or occurring. While temperatures will be somewhat more moderate during the day, nighttime and early morning wind chills near minus 40 will li...
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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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What's Trending
-40 WIND CHILLS EXPECTED
Extreme cold warning issued for Red Deer and area
42m ago
engage with your communities
Everything Red Deer Podcast -- Ep. 2: Join the Red Deer Titans, and The Outreach Centre's Holiday Hope campaign
BRIDGE CLOSURE AND TRAIL DETOURS
Upgrades to CPR Pedestrian Bridge beginning next week
Feb 01, 2025
FEB. 1-28
RDP honouring Black History Month with multiple panels and events
Jan 31, 2025
who are the contenders?
Everything Red Deer Podcast: WHL Trade Deadline edition ft. POVs on the Rebels, Tigers and Hurricanes
ICE TIME, POOLS, MEETINGS, ETC.
Facility bookings now open for fall 2025 and winter 2026 in Red Deer
Jan 31, 2025
LEGAL ADVICE, DOCUMENT CONSOLIDATION
RDP partners with BorderPass to improve international student immigration process
Jan 31, 2025
Alberta
Alberta law society to hold sanction hearing for former justice minister Kaycee Madu
Alberta's law society is to hold a hearing to sanction former provincial justice minister Kaycee Madu.Madu was found guilty of misconduct last year when, as justice minister in 2021, he phoned Edmonton's police chief after receiving a traffic ticket.Madu told a hearing last year he didn't call Chief Dale McFee about th...
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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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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
Here's the latest as Canada faces tariffs from United States President Donald Trump
United States President Donald Trump confirmed this weekend that 25 per cent tariffs against Canadian goods will go into effect on Tuesday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Canada will retaliate with tariffs of its own against $155 billion worth of American goods, including alcohol, furniture and natural resource...
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In the news today: Trump and Trudeau to talk amid pending trade war
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump and Trudeau to talk as Canada braces for trade war with its southern neighbour Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to speak with President Donald Trump today as Canada's leaders scramble to prepare for a trade war with...
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As birth tourism rises again, will Trump's citizenship moves send more Canada's way?
RICHMOND, B.C. - Vancouver-based birth tourism operator Liga Lin says her phone has been buzzing with inquiries from expectant mothers since U.S. President Donald Trump moved to end American birthright citizenship. Lin's business, New Joy Postpartum Care, arranges accommodation and services for non-resident women - mos...
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Observers call for pressure on U.S. corporations as Trump, Musk take aim at Canada
OTTAWA - As U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk take aim at Canada, some high-level observers are calling on the federal government to consider sanctioning or even banning corporations owned by those close to Trump - much as it did with Russian oligarchs after the invasion of Ukraine. "We better have a repor...
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Ontario votes: Campaign stops and TV appearances after Trump's tariff announcement
Party leaders in Ontario are back at it this morning as a trade war looms over the provincial election campaign. Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford will make a campaign stop in Etobicoke, going over what a news release calls how to "protect Ontario" in between appearances on various American news broad...
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Trump and Trudeau to talk as Canada braces for trade war with its southern neighbour
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to speak with President Donald Trump today as Canada's leaders scramble to prepare for a trade war with the United States. Trump mentioned the planned conversation after returning to Washington from Florida on Sunday night and Trudeau's office confirmed a call is sched...
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World
USAID staffers are instructed to stay out of the agency's Washington headquarters
WASHINGTON (AP) - Staffers of the U.S. Agency for International Development were instructed to stay out of the agency's Washington headquarters on Monday, according to a notice distributed to them, after billionaire Elon Musk announced President Donald Trump had agreed with him to shut the agency. USAID staffers said t...
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USAID staffers told to stay out of Washington headquarters after Musk said Trump agreed to close it
WASHINGTON (AP) - Staffers of the U.S. Agency for International Development were instructed to stay out of the agency's Washington headquarters on Monday, according to a notice distributed to them, after billionaire Elon Musk announced President Donald Trump had agreed with him to shut the agency. USAID staffers said t...
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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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