Junior B
Sylvan Lake Wranglers knock off defending champs to win HJHL title
After two straight years of losing to the Okotoks Bisons in the Heritage Junior Hockey League (HJHL) Finals, the Sylvan Lake Wranglers are champions.On Thursday evening, the Wranglers defeated the Bisons 2-1 in Game 4 at the Murray & Piper Arena in Okotoks to win the best-of-five series, 3-1.In Okotoks. the Wrangle...
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APPROX. 800 GRAMS OF COCAINE
16-year-old charged with possession and trafficking following search by Red Deer RCMP
Red Deer RCMP have arrested and charged a 16-year-old under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act following a search of their residence that allegedly found them in possession of hundreds of grams of cocaine. On March 19, Red Deer RCMP executed a search warrant at an Air BnB in the Rosedale neighbourhood that police ...
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LINDA DOWNEY
Red Deer Catholic teacher receives Excellence in Catholic Education Award
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The CEBL is coming to Red Deer -- a new episode of The Everything Red Deer Podcast
Ready by June
St. Andrew's United Church Tree Planting Project approved by Lacombe city council
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small neighbourhood grants available
Community Foundation of Central Alberta to tour region and connect with residents
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Red Deer and Area
LINDA DOWNEY
Red Deer Catholic teacher receives Excellence in Catholic Education Award
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) is pleased to announce that Linda Downey, a Grade Three teacher and faith coach at Holy Family School, has been awarded the Excellence in Catholic Education Award by the Council of Catholic School Superintendents of Alberta (CCSSA).This award is presented annually to teachers ...
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Ready by June
St. Andrew's United Church Tree Planting Project approved by Lacombe city council
The City of Lacombe council approved the final design for the St. Andrew's United Church Tree Planting Project on Tuesday.Now known as the Woodland Sanctuary, the project involves both the city and the United Church to turn the 1.7-acre municipal reserve on the end of Woodland Drive into a natural forest ecosystem.The ...
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small neighbourhood grants available
Community Foundation of Central Alberta to tour region and connect with residents
The Community Foundation of Central Alberta (CFCAB) will celebrate its 35th anniversary and recent name change by embarking on a tour of the region.The foundation will visit 10 communities throughout April, with each local event free for the public to attend.The tour:April 8 @ 10:30 a.m. - Rocky Mountain HouseApril 9 @...
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APPROX. 800 GRAMS OF COCAINE
16-year-old charged with possession and trafficking following search by Red Deer RCMP
Red Deer RCMP have arrested and charged a 16-year-old under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act following a search of their residence that allegedly found them in possession of hundreds of grams of cocaine. On March 19, Red Deer RCMP executed a search warrant at an Air BnB in the Rosedale neighbourhood that police ...
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Federal Election 2025
CP NewsAlert: Mark Carney set to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump this morning
OTTAWA - A White House official says Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump this morning. More to come. Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press
Mar 28, 2025
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election yet to be called
Conservative Party, People's Party choose candidates for new federal Red Deer riding
Burton Bailey will be the next Conservative Party of Canada candidate for the new re-aligned riding of Red Deer in the next federal election, according to a newsletter sent out this week by the party to members. Bailey, who has served for several years as executive assistant to Red Deer-North MLA Adriana Lagrange, was ...
Mar 15, 2025
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Over 62 per cent voter turnout on Sept. 20 federal election
Elections Canada has released its estimated voter turnout from last month's federal election.The 44th federal election took place on Sept. 20.Elections Canada's preliminary estimates indicate that 17,209,000 Canadians cast a ballot. This translates into a voter turnout rate of about 62.5 per cent. Exact voter turnout n...
Oct 01, 2021
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Alberta
10,000 RESIDENTS AIDED
Government of Alberta reports successful first year of Navigation and Support Centres
After just over one year of existence, Alberta's Navigation and Support Centres have helped more than 10,000 residents access supports and services, the government reports. Navigation and Support Centres act as a one-stop shop for vulnerable residents to access a wide range of supports in one place, including financial...
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Provincial Politics
Collegiate schools and dual-credit programs see investments in Budget 2025
If passed, Alberta's Budget 2025 would provide more than $100 million over three years for school boards to grow career education programs, including funding for more collegiate and dual-credit programs across the province. Career education programs let students gain credits toward graduation while gaining hands-on exp...
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KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE THREE
One-time funding added for reading, writing and math screening supports
Alberta's government is providing one time funding of $7.5 million to help make sure schools have the resources and staff needed to conduct the additional reading, writing and math screenings it began this year. This is in addition to the $10 million allocated for reading, writing and math support this next school year...
Mar 27, 2025
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COMES TO KANANASKIS IN JUNE
Alta. temporarily adjusting reservist leave to improve G7 Summit security
The Government of Alberta has issued a temporary regulation enabling Alberta-based Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) reserves to take reservist leave to support security measures at the G7 Summit planned for June in Kananaskis. On March 27, Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, and Alberta's Military Liaison Justi...
Mar 27, 2025
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Local Sports
Junior B
Sylvan Lake Wranglers knock off defending champs to win HJHL title
After two straight years of losing to the Okotoks Bisons in the Heritage Junior Hockey League (HJHL) Finals, the Sylvan Lake Wranglers are champions.On Thursday evening, the Wranglers defeated the Bisons 2-1 in Game 4 at the Murray & Piper Arena in Okotoks to win the best-of-five series, 3-1.In Okotoks. the Wrangle...
16h ago
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take caution
Temporary road closure for Ponoka's Battle River Run on April 5
Town of Ponoka -- There will be a temporary road closure along 46 Street from 44 Avenue to 50 Avenue in Ponoka on Saturday, April 5 (weather permitting) for the annual Ponoka Battle River Run. The road closure will be in place from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Motorists are reminded to please drive with caution around pedestri...
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Future Outlook
Rebels head coach Dave Struch hopes to see continued growth from young talent
As WHL Playoffs begin on Friday, the Red Deer Rebels are disappointed they won't be a part of it. As hard as it may be, Rebels head coach Dave Struch said the team should use it as fuel heading into next year. "[We're] developing a young leadership core with a good start with Josephson as the captain," he sai...
19h ago
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Canada
Carney campaigning in his Ottawa riding today, Poilievre in Winnipeg
OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney will be campaigning in Nepean today, the Ottawa riding where he is seeking election. Carney, who has not yet served as an MP, is expected to meet with volunteers in the riding at 10 a.m. Carney has faced questions about his decision to run in Nepean, which became vacant only after th...
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Does artificial intelligence deserve a seat in Canada's courtrooms?
VANCOUVER - The case law looked real to Fraser MacLean. It was December 2023 and the Vancouver-based family court lawyer was reading citations in an application by opposing counsel Chong Ke, who wanted an order allowing the children of her client to visit him in China. "I read it there in the courtroom for the fir...
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Federal Politics
Canada, U.S. to negotiate new economic, security relationship after election, Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada and the United States will begin comprehensive negotiations for a "new economic and security relationship" immediately after the Canadian election following a Friday morning phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump.In a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office,...
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Fight on in southern Alberta to save Tyra the mega-popular tourist-luring dinosaur
CALGARY - Tyra the Tyrannosaurus, the lovable landmark that towers over the Drumheller skyline in the heart of the Canadian Badlands, is facing an extinction-level event. The 25-metre-high attraction -- billed as the World's Largest Dinosaur, and the backdrop to hundreds of thousands of tourist photos over a quarter of...
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B.C. Premier David Eby walking back tariff bill after 'anxiety' from stakeholders
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation "didn't get the balance right." He says the legislation known as Bill 7 needs appropriate "safeguards" after a wave of critici...
19h ago
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Vancouver police deploying big presence to 'maintain order' at anti-Tesla protests
VANCOUVER - Vancouver police say they are investigating 28 anti-Tesla incidents and will deploy more than 130 extra officers to "maintain order" at protests targeting the electric carmaker this weekend. The force says in a statement that the incidents targeting Tesla are suspected to be politically motivated ...
20h ago
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World
Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the rubble
Bangkok (AP) - The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country's second-largest city. The country's military-led government said in a statement th...
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Myanmar earthquake death toll jumps to nearly 700, according to government, state-run media reports
BANGKOK (AP) - The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has jumped to nearly 700, according to the government, state-run media reported Saturday. MRTV reported that 694 people have now been found dead and another1,670 injured, with 68 others injured, according to a statement from the military-...
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Voice of America wins in court, for now, as judge blocks Trump administration from firing staff
NEW YORK (AP) - The Voice of America can't be silenced just yet. A federal judge on Friday halted the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the eight-decade-old U.S. government-funded international news service, calling the move a "classic case of arbitrary and capricious decision making." Judge James P...
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