MESSAGE FOLLOWS COUNCIL DECISION
DBA reaffirms support to businesses amidst exploration of new downtown funding model
Following a recent city council motion to review the disestablishment of the Business Improvement Area (BIA) in Red Deer and explore new funding models, the Downtown Business Association (DBA) would like to affirm that this marks an opportunity for the area.On April 22, council passed the tax bylaw for the BIA and star...
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815,000 in Alberta
Over 21,000 people voted at advance polls in Red Deer
Elections Canada has released it's preliminary data for voter turnout at advance polls by electoral district with nearly 22,000 people casting their vote in the Red Deer riding.The advance polls were open from last Friday until Monday, giving residents a chance to vote ahead of the 45th general election set for Monday,...
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the monumental apology: podcast & story
Reflections on Pope Francis's 2022 visit to Maskwacis
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the monumental apology: podcast & story
Reflections on Pope Francis's 2022 visit to Maskwacis
showing dreams can come true
Maskwacis bullfighter returns home to share inspirational story with students
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MESSAGE FOLLOWS COUNCIL DECISION
DBA reaffirms support to businesses amidst exploration of new downtown funding model
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Red Deer and Area
the monumental apology: podcast & story
Reflections on Pope Francis's 2022 visit to Maskwacis
Listen now to a new episode of The Everything Red Deer Podcast, with companion written piece below:The apology Pope Francis delivered to Indigenous people on July 25, 2022 in Maskwacis, Alta. was monumental, if you ask Reverend (Rev.) Tony Snow.Snow, who was there, is a member of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation west of ...
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showing dreams can come true
Maskwacis bullfighter returns home to share inspirational story with students
A Maskwacis-born bullfighter brought some love back to his home community of O'Chiese First Nation this week.Kristopher Buffalo is a highly accomplished bullfighter, and in partnership with the non-profit Classroom Champions, he surprised students with an inspiring visit."Rodeo has taught me that strength comes no...
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MESSAGE FOLLOWS COUNCIL DECISION
DBA reaffirms support to businesses amidst exploration of new downtown funding model
Following a recent city council motion to review the disestablishment of the Business Improvement Area (BIA) in Red Deer and explore new funding models, the Downtown Business Association (DBA) would like to affirm that this marks an opportunity for the area.On April 22, council passed the tax bylaw for the BIA and star...
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Proceeds for Reading College
Smile Cookie Campaign kicks off on April 28
We're less than a week away from the return of the Tim Horton's Smile Cookie Campaign.From April 28 to May 4, 100 per cent of the proceeds from Smile Cookie sales will be donated to over 600 charities and community groups across the country, which are selected by the restaurant owners.The smile cookies are created from...
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Federal Election 2025
815,000 in Alberta
Over 21,000 people voted at advance polls in Red Deer
Elections Canada has released it's preliminary data for voter turnout at advance polls by electoral district with nearly 22,000 people casting their vote in the Red Deer riding.The advance polls were open from last Friday until Monday, giving residents a chance to vote ahead of the 45th general election set for Monday,...
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unofficial results
Advance voter turnout up 25%, says Elections Canada
Advance polling in Canada's 2025 federal election is now over. Voters technically had until 6 p.m. Tuesday to vote, but had to do so on the final day at an Elections Canada office (not a regular polling station). Voters could also apply today to cast a ballot by mail.Otherwise, voters will have to cast their ballot on ...
Apr 22, 2025
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westerner park
Election meet & greet for Red Deer residents and candidates on April 23
People who live in the federal riding of Red Deer are invited to a meet and greet with election candidates on Wednesday, April 23. The event, hosted by the Red Deer District Chamber, runs from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Marquis Room at the Harvest Centre at Westerner Park. Per the Chamber: This event is intended to provide ...
Apr 22, 2025
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Alberta
PROTECT YOUR DATA
Information and Privacy Commissioner reminds of privacy options amidst 23andMe bankruptcy filing
In light of 23andMe filing for bankruptcy in a U.S. court last month, Alberta's Information and Privacy Commissioner Diane McLeod is reminding residents to protect their personal information. She says genetic information is one of the most sensitive types of personal information, as human genome processing can include ...
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PROVINCIAL
Ag societies, facing tough economy, receive $7.4M boost from Alberta government
Alberta's seven regional agricultural societies are receiving a one-time cash injection of over $7 million to face challenging economic conditions and plan ahead.Lethbridge and District Exhibition, Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede, Grande Prairie Regional Ag and Exhibition, and Red Deer's Westerner Park are among t...
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Provincial Politics
Former Alberta cabinet minister calls government health contract probe 'whitewashing'
A former Alberta cabinet minister says an investigation called by Premier Danielle Smith's government into multimillion-dollar health contracts looks like a ``whitewashing'' exercise. Peter Guthrie, now an Independent member of the legislature, says in a public letter, that among other problems, the terms of the third-...
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Medical
Primary Care Alberta launches New Parent and Newborn phone line
Primary Care Alberta's phone line for new parents has become a provincial service.The New Parent and Newborn Line was launched last month to allow parents and caregivers to contact registered nurses to get expert advice for the first two months after their baby's birth.Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange says the line ...
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Local Sports
showing dreams can come true
Maskwacis bullfighter returns home to share inspirational story with students
A Maskwacis-born bullfighter brought some love back to his home community of O'Chiese First Nation this week.Kristopher Buffalo is a highly accomplished bullfighter, and in partnership with the non-profit Classroom Champions, he surprised students with an inspiring visit."Rodeo has taught me that strength comes no...
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Red and White
Gard and Rudolph named to Team Canada at U18 World Championship
Hockey Canada announced Red Deer Rebels forward Matthew Gard and Lacombe native Daxon Rudolph have been named to the national team for the 2025 IIHF U18 Men's World Championship.They're two of 25 players selected to the roster that will look to defend Canada's gold medal victory in 2024. Gard and Rudolph were not on th...
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Begins Saturday
Peterman to compete for Canada at 2025 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship
Former Red Deerian Jocelyn Peterman and her husband Brett Gallant will represent Canada at the 2025 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship.The pair, who now call Chestermere, Alta. home, will compete against the world's best at Willie O'Ree Place in Fredericton, N.B. beginning on Saturday.Their first matchup will be ...
Apr 23, 2025
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Canada
Pace of rent increases slows, but housing costs still rising in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER - The pace of rent increases in Metro Vancouver slowed last year compared with 2023 and the rental stock is growing, but the regional district says homelessness continues to rise and the wait-list for social housing grows. Metro Vancouver has released its annual housing data, showing rent increases slowed to ...
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Quebec government says 'Go Habs Go!' expression is part of province's identity
MONTREAL - The Quebec government has stepped in to defend the phrase "Go Habs Go!" French-language Minister Jean-François Roberge says the slogan is part of the DNA and identity of Quebec and has been used for decades to support the Montreal Canadiens NHL hockey team. His statement today comes after Mo...
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Poilievre pushes crime crackdown in Saskatoon, Carney talks tariffs in a steel town
OTTAWA - Leaders are hitting the hustings as election day approaches, with Liberal Leader Mark Carney focusing on U.S. tariff threats in a steel town and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre campaigning on his crime platform in Saskatoon. Carney visited the Algoma Steel factory in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., this morning t...
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Canada's envoy to Vatican: Pope Francis funeral will unite a rare range of humanity
OTTAWA - Canada's ambassador to the Holy See says the Vatican will be the capital of the world Saturday during the funeral of Pope Francis, who earned the respect of vastly different people. Joyce Napier says Canadian dignitaries will be in Rome alongside heads of state from around the globe, at a gathering of a range ...
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CP NewsAlert: Court declares mistrial in hockey players' sexual assault case
LONDON - An Ontario judge has declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team. The ruling means a new trial will be held for Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote, who have all pleaded not guilty to sexual assault. McLeod has...
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In the news today: Poilievre campaigning in Conservative-safe ridings
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Poilievre campaigning in Conservative-safe ridings Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is campaigning in what polls suggest are Conservative-safe ridings today as election day approaches. Poilievre is set to begin his day in Sask...
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World
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge in killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO
NEW YORK (AP) - Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Friday to a federal murder charge in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as prosecutors formally declared their intent to seek the death penalty against him. Mangione, 26, stood with his lawyers as he entered the plea, leaning forward toward a microphone ...
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Public viewings of Pope Francis' body have ended after 3 days
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Three days of public viewing of Pope Francis' body by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike ended Friday. Francis died on Monday at age 88 after suffering a stroke. The Vatican said that around 250,000 mourners filed through St. Peter's Basilica over the three days to pay their last respects as Fran...
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Driver convicted of first-degree murder in case of Colorado teens who threw fatal rock at car
The last of three friends accused of killing a driver in Colorado by throwing a rock through the windshield of her car was convicted of first-degree murder Friday. The teens were driving around suburban Denver throwing rocks at passing cars when one struck and killed 20-year-old Alexa Bartell, in a crime prosecutors cl...
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