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Judge rules Utah's congressional map must be redrawn for the 2026 elections
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The Utah Legislature will need to rapidly redraw the state's congressional boundaries after a judge ruled Monday that the Republican-controlled body drew them in violation of vot...
Aug 25, 2025
Venus Williams loses in 3 sets at the US Open in her 1st Grand Slam match in 2 years
NEW YORK (AP) - Even at age 45, even after two years away from Grand Slam tennis, Venus Williams displayed some big serves and powerful groundstrokes at the U.S. Open on Monday night in front of a sup...
Aug 25, 2025
Tickets on sale for RDPSD's fifth annual Life Chances 50/50 Lottery
The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools' fifth annual Life Chances 50/50 Lottery is officially underway.One winner will take home up to $25,000 in cash after purchasing a ticket that will help crea...
Aug 25, 2025
Tax agency extends contracts of 850 call centre workers amid staffing concerns
OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency has offered contract extensions to around 850 call centre employees as their union sounds the alarm over staffing levels. CRA spokesperson Etienne Biram says the wor...
Aug 25, 2025
Dr. Oz says B.C. ostriches may have valuable avian flu secrets and should be saved
United States health official Dr. Mehmet Oz says about 400 ostriches at a British Columbia farm facing an avian flu cull should instead be saved and sent to America to learn potential "secrets" that h...
Aug 25, 2025
Carney took 'cautious' position in comments about sending troops to Ukraine
OTTAWA - Experts say Prime Minister Mark Carney raised more questions than answers about Canada's position when he said he's not ready to rule out sending troops to Ukraine once the war with Russia en...
Aug 25, 2025
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame seeking more golfers for upcoming annual tournament
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame is seeking more golfers for its 32nd annual tournament.The event is scheduled for Sept. 11 at Wolf Creek in Ponoka. Tee off time is 10 a.m.It supports youth programming...
Aug 25, 2025
RDP recognizes outstanding staff for 2025
Red Deer Polytechnic handed out its 2025 Employee Awards of Excellence this past week.Nine faculty and staff were recognized for their dedication and impactful contributions."The Employee Awards of Ex...
Aug 25, 2025
Local athletes to represent Canada at 2025 World Waterski Championships
A pair of central Alberta athletes will compete for gold starting tomorrow at the International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation's (IWWF) World Waterski Championships.From Aug. 26-31 in Recetto, Ital...
Aug 25, 2025
Alberta government to launch public engagement to explore nuclear energy
The Alberta government announced on Monday that it is launching a public engagement to explore nuclear energy's potential to meet the future needs of families, businesses and communities.As part of th...
Aug 25, 2025