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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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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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Canada

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...
5h ago
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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...
5h ago
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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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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...
16h ago
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