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Alberta's economy remains in the red with tweaked $6.4B deficit
Falling oil prices and trade troubles continue to threaten Alberta's finances, but the province's deficit is expected to shrink only slightly.It has been pegged at $6.4 billion, down $40 million from ...
Nov 28, 2025
Rebels add two affiliated players, release 20-year-old Arjun Bawa
The Red Deer Rebels announced a trio of roster moves on Thursday.They've added two affiliated players to the roster, including forward Cash Arcand-Vandale and Owen DeWitt.They've also released 20-year...
Nov 27, 2025
Tickets still available for Young Farmer Summit in Red Deer
Farm Credit Canada is encouraging people to register early for its Young Farmer Summit in Red Deer next month.The free event will take place at the Red Deer Resort & Casino from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p....
Nov 27, 2025
Lacombe County approves 2026 operating and capital budgets
Lacombe County Council has approved the County's 2026 operating and capital budgets, following a detailed review at the Nov. 25, 2025, Budget Meeting. County officials say the 2026 budgets focus on ma...
Nov 27, 2025
Smith cautiously optimistic on new deal with feds for pipeline to the B-C coast
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is optimistic but also cautious -- on a new deal with the federal government on a pipeline to the B-C coast.Smith has signed an energy agreement with Prime Mini...
Nov 27, 2025
Blackfalds town council approves amended 2026 capital budget and five-year capital plan
Blackfalds town council has approved an amended 2026 capital budget and five-year capital plan following deliberations at Tuesday's regular meeting.Council approved the budget by a vote of 4-3, with c...
Nov 27, 2025
Temporary closure of Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service
Due to an unexpected gap in physician coverage, the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) will be closed from 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27. Officials with Alberta Health...
Nov 26, 2025
Alberta aiming to crack down on dangerous truckers
Alberta's government says it is taking further action to improve road safety by enforcing stricter measures on bad truckers.The province is introducing a new requirement for commercial carriers to pro...
Nov 26, 2025
Alberta's Smith says UCP caucus not afraid to defend record in face of recall efforts
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her United Conservative Party caucus isn't afraid to defend its record as its faces more than a dozen recall campaigns.Smith says that's especially true for two of ...
Nov 26, 2025
Lacombe Police Service launches Safe Exchange Zone
The Lacombe Police Service (LPS) has announced the establishment of a Safe Exchange Zone outside the Lacombe Police Service Station to support safer in-person exchanges between members of the public. ...
Nov 26, 2025