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Alberta's Smith applauds decision to end Ontario tariff ad campaign, urges diplomacy
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Ontario is making the right decision by ending its tariff ad campaign that led U.S. President Donald Trump to call off all trade talks with Canada.The ads feature f...
Oct 24, 2025
Rebels trade for 20-year-old defenceman Aleksey Chichkin
The Red Deer Rebels have acquired 20-year-old defenceman Aleksey Chichkin from the Prince George Cougars.In exchange, Red Deer gave up a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2027 WHL Prospects Draft.Th...
Oct 24, 2025
Alberta government pays out $95 million to end another coal policy lawsuit
The Alberta government is paying out $95 million to a coal mining company to end another one of the lawsuits launched against it over its policy flip-flop.The settlement with Evolve Power brings Alber...
Oct 24, 2025
Rebels trade for Red Deer product Kohen Lodge
Hometown kid Kohen Lodge is on his way to Red Deer following a trade between the Rebels and the Saskatoon Blades on Friday.In addition, they will also receive a conditional fifth-round pick from the B...
Oct 24, 2025
Alberta government ending hybrid work policy for public servants starting in February
Alberta's government is ending its hybrid work policy, mandating all provincial employees return to the office full-time starting early next year.A statement issued by Alberta's deputy ministers' coun...
Oct 24, 2025
Team Alberta shuts out Saskatchewan at WHL Cup
Team Alberta won their first game at Western Hockey League Cup in dominant fashion on Thursday night.They defeated Saskatchewan 4-0 at the Centrium, dictating play on both ends of the ice. They produc...
Oct 23, 2025
Charges withdrawn for trio charged in alleged drug and weapons seizure
Charges have been withdrawn for three individuals charged in a November 2024 incident where they were allegedly found in possession of weapons and drugs. Brenton Peter Almond, 54, of Red Deer, Axel Ma...
Oct 23, 2025
National collection week in November for Operation Christmas Child shoebox program
Canada's 2025 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season is now underway. Officials say individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams, and community groups are now packing shoebox...
Oct 23, 2025
Red Deer man charged following alleged assault outside business in Parkland Mall
A Red Deer man has been charged following an alleged public assault that took place last week outside of a business in Parkland Mall.Red Deer's Cameron Dowkes, 43, has been charged with assault, utter...
Oct 23, 2025
Rural Red Deer Restorative Justice Program receives $50K government grant
The Rural Red Deer Restorative Justice Program has received $50,000 from the provincial government in an effort to help end gender-based violence.They were one of 18 organizations from across Alberta ...
Oct 23, 2025