'A lot to be proud of': Canada ousted from World Cup with 3-0 loss to Morocco
HOUSTON - A mix of disappointment and pride lingered in the moments after Canada was ousted from the FIFA World Cup on Saturday. The team made history again and again throughout the tournament before falling to Morocco 3-0 in the round of 16. "We hav...
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Central Alberta communities impacted by Lime e-mobility takeover of Neuron
There's been a shake-up in the e-mobility world, affecting several Canadian communities, including Red Deer, Lacombe, Blackfalds, and Sylvan Lake.Others include St. Albert, Beaumont, Calgary and Airdrie, plus Regina, Saskatoon, Region of Waterloo, and Ottawa.The news: Lime is expanding its footprint by taking over Neur...
Jul 03, 2026
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ENDED: Severe thunderstorm warning for Red Deer area
Jul 04, 2026
30th anniversary of Canadian observance
Podcast: Knowledge keeper Clare Butterfly, Sylvan Lake Mayor Megan Hanson talk National Indigenous Peoples Day
red deer, blackfalds, lacombe, and sylvan lake
Central Alberta communities impacted by Lime e-mobility takeover of Neuron
Jul 03, 2026
Neighbourhood recreation
City of Red Deer announces the return of 'Meet Me at the Park' program
Jul 03, 2026
Red Deer and Area
ENDED: Severe thunderstorm warning for Red Deer area
A severe thunderstorm advisory (yellow warning) has been issued for the Red Deer area.Per Environment and Climate Change Canada:At 6:03 PM MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain. This thunderstorm is loca...
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red deer, blackfalds, lacombe, and sylvan lake
Central Alberta communities impacted by Lime e-mobility takeover of Neuron
There's been a shake-up in the e-mobility world, affecting several Canadian communities, including Red Deer, Lacombe, Blackfalds, and Sylvan Lake.Others include St. Albert, Beaumont, Calgary and Airdrie, plus Regina, Saskatoon, Region of Waterloo, and Ottawa.The news: Lime is expanding its footprint by taking over Neur...
Jul 03, 2026
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Neighbourhood recreation
City of Red Deer announces the return of 'Meet Me at the Park' program
The City of Red Deer announced that the popular recreation program, 'Meet Me at the Park,' is set to return this summer.The program, which is aimed at bringing the community together throughout the city, will offer a wide range of fun activities for Red Deerians of all ages.Meet Me at the Park will run from July 6 to A...
Jul 03, 2026
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Conditions as of June 30
Warmer temperatures helping crops progress in central Alberta
Warmer temperatures are helping crop progress between precipitation events in the central Alberta region.That's according to the latest Alberta Crop Report from Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) and the Government of Alberta.The report indicates that all spring cereals are nearly complete with stem elon...
Jul 03, 2026
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Alberta
ASIRT to investigate
One dead following roadside altercation with Alberta RCMP northeast of Calgary
Alberta police say one person is dead following a roadside interaction near the community of Irricana, northeast of Calgary. Airdrie RCMP say officers were responding to a 911 call on Highway 9, just outside the town, at 6:20 p.m.Upon arrival, officers say they located a male suspect, and after an altercation, at least...
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NDP's Nenshi supportive of public cash for Alberta pipeline, wants honesty from Smith
Alberta's Opposition NDP leader says Premier Danielle Smith's plan for a new pipeline has his support, but he's calling on her to be honest about how much taxpayers could be on the hook for it. Naheed Nenshi also says public financing for the pipeline ...
Jul 03, 2026
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"use insect repellent that contains DEET"
Record high rainfall prompts increased mosquito populations
Residents swatting away mosquitoes nonstop and asking themselves, "where do they keep coming from?" are not alone.According to researchers at the University of Alberta, the current heavy rain-extreme heat cycle the province is in has created the perfect environment for mosquitoes.Dr. Jumari Snyman, a research...
Jul 03, 2026
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Requirements not met
Elections Alberta deems 'Water Not Coal' petition unsuccessful
Elections Alberta announced that Alberta musician Corb Lund's "Water Not Coal" citizen initiative petition has been deemed unsuccessful. Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, determined the requirements of section six under the Citizen Initiative Act were not met. The petition needed to reach the...
Jul 03, 2026
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Successes and changes coming
WHL commissioner comes out with annual State-of-the-League report
The head of the Western Hockey League has come out with his annual report on the 2025-26 season of play.Commissioner Dan Near outlined some of the accomplishments and proposed changes, based on feedback, that will take place for the upcoming season."More than 3.2 million fans attended regular season WHL games this...
Jul 01, 2026
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WHL announces changes
Rebels announce full 2026-27 schedule
The Red Deer Rebels unveiled their full schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 WHL season.This season marks the 35th season in franchise history, which begins on Friday, September 18, when they face the Calgary Hitmen at the Scotiabank Saddledome.The home opener will then take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, when they host the...
Jun 30, 2026
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New leadership
RDP Kings hire new head coach for soccer and futsal teams
The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings soccer and futsal teams announced they've hired a new head coach.On Tuesday, they hired Lonny Behm following the departure of Ado Sarcevic."We're excited to welcome Lonny as the new head coach of Kings Soccer and Futsal. With more than 20 years of coaching and technical leadership ex...
Jun 30, 2026
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Canada
Carney to travel to Turkey, where NATO allies will focus on managing Trump
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to leave for Ankara on Monday to attend the annual NATO summit - the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to Turkey since 2015. Turkey's capital will make up the first leg of Carney's week-long sojou...
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Wildfire evacuation order for Boston Bar, B.C., area alert also extended
An out-of-control wildfire burning near the community of Boston Bar, B.C., has triggered an evacuation order and an accompanying alert. Officials have declared a local state of emergency and say residents in North Bend, Electoral Area A, are being told...
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'A lot to be proud of': Canada ousted from World Cup with 3-0 loss to Morocco
HOUSTON - A mix of disappointment and pride lingered in the moments after Canada was ousted from the FIFA World Cup on Saturday. The team made history again and again throughout the tournament before falling to Morocco 3-0 in the round of 16. "We hav...
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Victoria police arrest two following incident that injured three people in park
VICTORIA - Police in Victoria say they have arrested two people following an assault with a weapon during an incident that injured three individuals Victoria Police Department says in a statement that three people sustained non-life-threatening injuri...
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Nurses in British Columbia will picket the province's largest hospital next week
VICTORIA - The union representing nurses in British Columbia says it will put up pickets around the province's largest hospital starting next week as it escalates its strike. BC Nurses' Union says in a statement it will picket Vancouver General Hospit...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 7:13 p.m. Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal -- on a penalty kick in the 70th minute -- and France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay 1-0, sending Les Bleus...
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World
British military says cargo ship reports being under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen
CAIRO (AP) - A cargo ship came under attack Sunday off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, the British military said, the latest maritime attack off the conflict-torn Arab country. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center repor...
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Iran's top officials attend prayer for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran's top officials and brothers of the country's new supreme leader emerged into public view Sunday to attend the funeral prayers for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, signaling a new confidence in their safety as calls grew for th...
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Performer calls for Trump's death at funeral for Iran's late supreme leader
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - A performer at the funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump before a crowd of hundreds of thousands of people Sunday in the capital, Tehran. Moh...
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