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Career exposure fair for Métis youth to take place in Red Deer on Wednesday

A unique career exposure opportunity for Mtis youth is set for this week in Red Deer.On Wednesday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Westerner Park, the Rupertsland Institute Mtis Centre of Excellen...

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UPDATE: Located: William Wrench, 18, of Red Deer

Red Deer RCMP report that William Wrench has been located safe. Mounties thank the public and media for their assistance.

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Vote on disestablishment of BIA and DBA now underway

Today, Business Improvement Area (BIA) levy payers will vote on the potential disestablishment of the BIA and the Downtown Business Association.Until 8 p.m., voters can head to the boardroom at Servus...

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Repeat offender arrested by Wetaskiwin and Maskwacis RCMP

RCMP in Wetaskiwin and Maskwacis recently teamed up, they say, to arrest a repeat offender.On Feb. 27, at about 11:30 p.m., the Wetaskiwin Crime Reduction Unit was on proactive patrol in the city's so...

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Rebels fall to Hitmen in OT loss at home

The Red Deer Rebels hit a small speed bump in their pursuit of the postseason on Saturday.Despite holding a 3-0 lead in the first period, the Rebels fell 6-5 to the Calgary Hitmen in overtime.Rebels h...

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The perfect storm: RDP to run $12 million deficit over next two years

There's no getting around the fact that a $12 million deficit over the next two years will be a challenge for Red Deer Polytechnic. However, institution president Stuart Cullum believes his team is no...

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Study: Closure of Red Deer's overdose prevention site had no detrimental impacts

A new study published by an organization launched by the Government of Alberta claims there's been no increase in overdose deaths, ER visits, or EMS response due to the closure of Red Deer's overdose ...

Rebels strengthen playoff bid with OT victory over Wheat Kings

The Red Deer Rebels needed a hero, and on superhero-themed night at the Centrium, they got one.Just 29 seconds into overtime, forward Beckett Hamilton snapped home the game-winning goal in a 3-2 overt...

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Market Watch: March 13

This week's highlightsPositive corporate and economic news overshadowed by Middle East conflictGlobal yields continue to climb on energy-linked inflation concernsCanada's trade deficit widens to $3.65...

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Red Deer sees big drop in unemployment

Of Alberta's seven economic regions, the Red Deer region has the province's lowest unemployment as of February.Red Deer sits at 4.6 per cent, down from 5.4 per cent in January.Edmonton: 6.8%Calgary: 6...