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Canadian national anthem booed, but only lightly, at 4 Nations hockey tournament
BOSTON (AP) - The Canadian national anthem was booed, though somewhat tepidly, by the fans at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday - apparent payback for the jeering of "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the opening rounds in Montreal last week. The Canadian team received a louder but still mixed greeting during t...
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Poilievre sticks with 'axe the tax,' adds policy details to slogans as election nears
OTTAWA - The Conservatives' favourite slogan - "axe the tax" - has been a rallying cry for the better part of three years as frustrated Canadians looked for relief from the rising cost of living. But now, with key Liberal leadership candidates backing away from the federal consumer carbon price, some have bee...
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Extreme cold warning issued for central Alberta
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reopening date not set
Central Alberta-based Sweet Home on the Lake to reopen
Feb 15, 2025
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Community Foundation of Central Alberta launches new online hub for local organizations
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Wind chill
Extreme cold warning issued for central Alberta
An extreme cold warning has been issued for the City of Red Deer and central Alberta.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), extremely cold wind chill temperatures between -40 C and -45 C are expected tonight.The wind chill values will moderate during the day time hours, however, they will continue i...
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reopening date not set
Central Alberta-based Sweet Home on the Lake to reopen
Nearly two weeks after announcing their permanent closure, Sweet Home on the Lake announced they will be reopening very soon. The local boutique and cafe business based out of Sylvan Lake did not specify which, if not all of their five stores would be reopening, but in a Facebook post on Friday they explained it was ma...
Feb 15, 2025
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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...
Feb 15, 2025
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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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Extreme cold warning issued for central Alberta
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ERD Podcast - Episode 8: Juno nominee, sexiest cities, Sockey Day, and is donating blood actually scary?
reopening date not set
Central Alberta-based Sweet Home on the Lake to reopen
Feb 15, 2025
Donor information
Community Foundation of Central Alberta launches new online hub for local organizations
Feb 15, 2025
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Red Deer man facing child exploitation charges in Florida
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Dr. Ryan Sawula
Chinook's Edge board appoints new superintendent
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Newborn bitten by dog in Alberta home dies in hospital: RCMP
ENTWISTLE, Alta. - RCMP say a two-week-old who was bitten by a dog at a home west of Edmonton has died in hospital. The baby was airlifted to the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton after the attack Sunday in the hamlet of Entwistle, Alta. Police say the infant died despite the best efforts of medical professional...
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EDUCATION
Alberta accelerating 11 new schools across province with $8.6B funding
Alberta's government has sped up 11 previously announced school projects in the Calgary Metropolitan Region and Edmonton from the design stage to full construction funding.-READ: Alberta premier calls for stricter immigration, reveals $8.6B education boost-The province announced $8.6 billion to accelerate school constr...
Feb 15, 2025
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Canada
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. O...
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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...
Feb 14, 2025
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Lack of special teams success proves costly in Rebels loss to Oil Kings
The Red Deer Rebels played a solid overall game but costly mistakes, untimely penalties, and lack of powerplay success were the difference.They fell 5-2 to the Edmonton Oil Kings in front of over 6,900 fans at the Centrium, despite outshooting their opponents 37-22.Head coach Dave Struch said five-on-five they were str...
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Red Deer's Team Desormeau ready to compete at U18 curling nationals
Red Deer-based Team Abby Desormeau will compete against the best teams from across the country this weekend at the 2025 Canadian Under-18 Curling Championships in Saskatoon.Led by skip Abby Desormeau, they'll hope to compete for gold at nationals in the seven-day tournament with third Molly Whitbread, second Camryn Ada...
Feb 15, 2025
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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 seaso...
Feb 15, 2025
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Crosswinds may have challenged pilots in Pearson plane crash, expert says
An aviation expert with more than 30,000 flight hours says it is "very rare" for an aircraft to end up upside down in a crash, as was the case with a Delta Air Lines plane that flipped on the tarmac at Toronto's Pearson Airport Monday. J. Joseph, a 29-year veteran aviator in the United States Marine Corp., sa...
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Some MEC snowsuits recalled due to mould
Mountain Equipment Company is recalling two types of children's snowsuits due to concern about mould contamination. The MEC Toaster and Toaster Bunting Suits are one-piece waterproof suits with dual front zippers. The recall notice distributed by Health Canada on Monday says only suits with specific item numbers and pu...
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Poilievre sticks with 'axe the tax,' adds policy details to slogans as election nears
OTTAWA - The Conservatives' favourite slogan - "axe the tax" - has been a rallying cry for the better part of three years as frustrated Canadians looked for relief from the rising cost of living. But now, with key Liberal leadership candidates backing away from the federal consumer carbon price, some have bee...
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Yukon premier says trip to Washington, D.C., highlighted North amid tariff dispute
WHITEHORSE - Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says he met with elected representatives from Alaska to discuss the importance of working together and the impact of possible tariffs on both counties. A statement from Pillai says he met with Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski and House Representative Nick Begich as part of a trip to ...
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Competition Bureau says it's probing whether landlords are using AI to set rents
OTTAWA - The Competition Bureau confirms that it is investigating the possible use of AI-driven algorithmic pricing in Canadian real estate rental markets. The practice involves real estate companies using programs that track what competitors are charging for rent and leases. An American antitrust lawsuit alleges compa...
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Here's the latest on the crash of a Delta plane at Toronto's Pearson airport
TORONTO - A Delta Air Lines plane heading from Minneapolis to Toronto crashed at Pearson airport on Monday afternoon. Images posted on social media show the plane flipped over on the tarmac. Here's the latest (all times eastern): 4 p.m. The ambulance service Ornge says it has transported three people with critical inju...
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Canadian national anthem booed, but only lightly, at 4 Nations hockey tournament
BOSTON (AP) - The Canadian national anthem was booed, though somewhat tepidly, by the fans at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday - apparent payback for the jeering of "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the opening rounds in Montreal last week. The Canadian team received a louder but still mixed greeting during t...
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Israeli official says forces will remain in 5 locations in Lebanon after Tuesday's pullout deadline
JERUSALEM (AP) - An Israeli official says forces will remain in five strategic locations in southern Lebanon near the border after Tuesday's deadline for their full withdrawal. The official spoke Monday on condition of anonymity in line with regulations. Lebanon's government has opposed any further delay in the Israeli...
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Pope to remain hospitalized as doctors treat a complex respiratory tract infection
ROME (AP) - The Vatican said Monday that Pope Francis' respiratory tract infection is presenting a "complex clinical picture" that will require further hospitalization. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the results of tests conducted in recent days indicate the 88-year-old pope is suffering from a "pol...
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