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In the news today: StatCan to release GDP data for June and Q2 today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... StatCan to release GDP data for June and Q2 today Statistics Canada is set to release gross domestic product d...
Aug 29, 2025
Government says it accidentally deleted privacy provision in online streaming bill
OTTAWA - The federal government says it's "looking into" what appears to be the accidental removal of a privacy provision in its Online Streaming Act. Earlier this week, University of Ottawa law profe...
Aug 29, 2025
Co-ordinated plan needed to save 'alarmingly low' monarch butterfly population: study
Researchers are urging Canada, United States and Mexico to take immediate action to save the monarch butterfly as the migratory insect faces a growing risk of extinction amid habitat loss. The iconic ...
Aug 29, 2025
South Korea's former prime minister and former first lady indicted
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korean special prosecutors indicted the wife of jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol and former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on criminal charges Friday. The indictments of ...
Aug 28, 2025
Red Deer RCMP warns public of dangers of child exploitation vigilantism
Red Deer RCMP are reminding the public that investigating child exploitation should be left to the police.This comes after the RCMP have seen an emerging trend where members of the public attempt to c...
Aug 28, 2025
Maskwacis RCMP arrest resident for firearms trafficking
Maskwacis RCMP arrested and charged a resident after he allegedly acquired and distributed multiple firearms that were recovered from crime scenes.Maskwacis RCMP began an investigation in February 202...
Aug 28, 2025
Red Deer Public Schools prepares to welcome students back next week
Red Deer Public Schools is preparing to welcome over 11,000 students and 1,200 staff members back to school after the long weekend.Barring a strike, students will head back to the classroom on Sept. 2...
Aug 28, 2025
Updated Francis the Pig sculpture to be unveiled Friday
The City of Red Deer announced they're kicking off Alberta Culture Days by unveiling an updated sculpture of Francis the Pig.They'll present the sculpture Friday, Aug. 29 between 2 and 4 p.m. at the C...
Aug 28, 2025
Downtown Red Deer RCMP detachment to introduce extended customer service hours
The downtown Red Deer RCMP detachment will be offering extended customer service hours on Wednesdays as of Sept. 3.This means on Wednesdays, they'll be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., but on Monday,...
Aug 28, 2025
NDP reacts to "multibillion-dollar deficits"
Alberta's Opposition NDP is weighing in on an update to the province's oil-reliant budget as its deficit is expected to balloon to $6.5 billion.The finance minister has said oil prices, along with unc...
Aug 28, 2025