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Sylvan Lake RCMP respond to serious collision on Highway 20
The Sylvan Lake RCMP are on scene of a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 20, between Highway 12 and Township Road 402. The collision took place south of Bentley and Highway 20 will be closed in both directions while emergency services respond. The police advise the public to take alternative routes and an upda...
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AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
Red Deer designer sees her pieces walk in Vancouver Fashion Week
Red Deer designer Ainsley McPherson had the opportunity to see her pieces come to life during her first Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) showcase on Apr. 10.McPherson graduated from the Blanche Macdonald Centre's (Vancouver) fashion design program in 2023 and received its Award for Excellence for her work in the program. T...
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Red Deer's Sun Run marking second (and possibly final) year on May 10
The second annual Sunterra Sun Run is right around the corner.The event goes May 10, with offerings of 3 km and 5 km, plus the 100 metre and 500 metre DQ Bubble Run for little ones.It all goes down at the Bower-Kin Community Centre, and is in support of the Bower Place Community Association, which offers various progra...
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Red Deer Hospice to hold annual butterfly release
The Red Deer Hospice will soon hold its annual butterfly release, with participants taking part to remember a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or to give someone else hope.Funds raised support end-of-life care in central Alberta.The release goes June 21, with butterflies being sold starting April 30.''This year, we ar...
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Alberta

Students across Canada to participate in mock federal vote
Young Canadians will get their first opportunity to participate in an election.CIVIX has partnered with Elections Canada to hold the Student Vote for the 2025 federal election.CIVIX CEO Lindsay Mazzucco says the mock vote is designed to introduce students to politics and foster a habit of democratic participation.Stude...
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Provincial Politics
Alberta's request to question fired health executive over confidential emails granted
A judge has granted Alberta's government its request to question the former head of the provincial health authority about confidential emails she is accused of keeping and sharing without permission.It's the latest development in a high-profile lawsuit launched by Athana Mentzelopoulos, the former chief executive of Al...
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THE PAPACY
Pope Francis was humble and present during landmark trip, Alberta priest says
A Medicine Hat-born Catholic priest, who was charged with a crucial role when Pope Francis made a rare visit to Canada three years ago, says the late pontiff was thoughtful, humble and took care to be present in the moment.Rev. Cristino Bouvette, a priest with the Diocese of Calgary based in Strathmore, was charged wit...
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MICHIGAN, OHIO, ILLINOIS
Minister Matt Jones travelling south to promote trade, energy and investment
The Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, Matt Jones, is travelling south to promote Alberta's potential for trade, energy and investment. Jones will travel to Michigan, Ohio and Illinois from Apr. 21-24 to strengthen economic relationships and tout Alberta's competitive advantage. He will meet with U.S. officials and b...
Apr 21, 2025
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Canada

Which dignitaries and leaders are attending funeral of Pope Francis?
The Prime Minister's Office hasn't confirmed whether Mark Carney will attend Saturday's funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican, with the announcement about Canadian representation at the event still to come. Here are some of the dignitaries already confirmed to attend the funeral in St. Peter's Square. - Prince William...
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Quebec declares end to measles outbreak after no cases reported for 32 days
QUÉBEC - Quebec's Health Department has declared an end to the measles outbreak in the province. A spokeswoman said today the department determined the outbreak was over after no new cases were reported over the weekend. Marie-Christine Patry says an outbreak can be considered over if 32 days pass without a new ...
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In the news today: Toronto, Montreal archbishops to hold mass for Pope Francis
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Toronto, Montreal archbishops to hold mass for Pope Francis Canada's newest cardinal will lead a mass in honour of Pope Francis this afternoon. Cardinal Frank Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, will preside at a mass for the repose of th...
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Jury selection set to start in former world junior hockey players' sex assault trial
LONDON - Jury selection is expected to begin today in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team. Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were charged with sexual assault early last year in an incident that allegedly took place in London, Ont., in...
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'Keep the doors open': Ministers call on next pope to do more for LGBTQ+ people
Serge Quevillon made it a point Monday to visit Montreal's Mary Queen of the World Cathedral to pay respect to Pope Francis. Speaking outside the cathedral, he said he vividly remembers a question the pope was asked in June 2013. "He was asked, 'What do you think about homosexuality?' And he gave the nicest, most ...
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Archbishops of Toronto, Montreal to hold mass for Pope Francis
TORONTO - Canada's newest cardinal will lead a mass in honour of Pope Francis this afternoon. Cardinal Frank Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, will preside at a mass for the repose of the soul of the pontiff at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica before meeting with the media. The Vatican announced yesterday that Francis had di...
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