89th and 23rd years
Red Deer Highland Games and CentreFest return this weekend
It's bound to be a busy and fun weekend in downtown Red Deer.The 89th Red Deer Highland Games are back this Saturday, June 27 outside at Central Middle School, and just up the street will be CentreFest, which goes both Saturday and Sunday.Details for both of these annual traditions are below.First off, the Highland Gam...
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More time to plan
Province pauses EHS procurement strategy for integrated fire/ambulance service
Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services, Adriana LaGrange, has directed Alberta's Emergency Health Services (EHS) to halt its current procurement strategy for integrated fire and ambulance service. She said in a statement posted on the social media site 'X' on Monday, that she made the decision because the pr...
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June 2024 Incident
Conditional sentence for central Alberta man charged in shooting incident
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30th anniversary of Canadian observance
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Phase 1 of Project Nexus
Red Deer city council approves development permit for emergency shelter
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Wetaskiwin Man Charged
Alberta RCMP Rural Organized Crime Team seize weapons and drugs
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June 2024 Incident
Conditional sentence for central Alberta man charged in shooting incident
A 16-month conditional sentence has been given to a Maskwacis, Alta, man charged in a central Alberta shooting two years ago. Dorian O'Shea Hunter, 25, was sentenced in Wetaskiwin Court of Justice on June 22, 2026, after pleading guilty to counts of obstructing a peace officer, two counts of unauthorized possession of ...
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Phase 1 of Project Nexus
Red Deer city council approves development permit for emergency shelter
Red Deer city council approved a development permit application for phase one of Project Nexus.Council's decision was for the discretionary uses of the emergency shelter and courtyard, and the permitted uses of a community garden, health and medical services, and a professional office.The resolution was passed by a vot...
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Wetaskiwin Man Charged
Alberta RCMP Rural Organized Crime Team seize weapons and drugs
A Wetaskiwin man is facing 18 charges after Alberta Mounties seized drugs and firearms from a Maskwacis residence over the weekend.On June 20, 2026, the Alberta RCMP Rural Organized Crime Team (ROCT) completed a traffic stop while conducting suppression patrols in Maskwacis, Alta. As a result of the traffic stop, offic...
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13 years at the same school
Gateway Christian celebrates 2026 valedictorian Nevaeh Hope
Nevaeh Hope is preparing to walk across the stage as valedictorian at this year's graduation ceremony for Gateway Christian School.The accomplishment comes after 13 years at the same school for Hope, who said she was surprised and honoured to receive the selection."I get a lot of my academic ability from my mom, a...
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Alberta
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Half of Calgary Chamber members would consider leaving if Alberta separates; poll
A poll commissioned by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce suggests almost half of its members would move their businesses out of Alberta if the province votes to separate from Canada. Probe Research conducted the online survey of 137 Chamber members between June 8 and June 22. Almost two-thirds of respondents reported tha...
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Healthcare
Alberta unveils 10-year cancer care strategy
The Alberta government has announced the launch of a new provincial cancer care strategy that aims to expand screening, speed up diagnosis and improve care for patients across the province.Alberta's Strategic Plan for Cancer to 2036 is described as a provincewide roadmap to improve prevention, early detection, treatmen...
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Alberta
New provincial council to look at infrastructure funding for municipalities
The province says it is starting what it calls a minister's council to look into new ways of funding municipal infrastructure. The government says in a release that the council will include people from industry and local governments. They will look at "innovative approaches to infrastructure funding" and try ...
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Supervision Required
Keep children safe around windows and balconies
Many families cool off by opening windows or going out on balconies in the summer. However, according to Primary Care Alberta (PCA), open windows and balconies can be a serious fall risk to children, who often learn to climb before they walk. Primary Care Alberta (PCA) encourages parents and caregivers to check for an...
Jun 22, 2026
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89th and 23rd years
Red Deer Highland Games and CentreFest return this weekend
It's bound to be a busy and fun weekend in downtown Red Deer.The 89th Red Deer Highland Games are back this Saturday, June 27 outside at Central Middle School, and just up the street will be CentreFest, which goes both Saturday and Sunday.Details for both of these annual traditions are below.First off, the Highland Gam...
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new playoff format
AJHL announces 2026-27 schedule; teams to play Korea University
The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) has unveiled its 2026/27 schedule, featuring some international competition.The upcoming season's exhibition play will include four games for AJHL teams against the visiting Korea University. Those four teams are the Olds Grizzlys (Sept. 2, 6 p.m., Olds Sportsplex), Canmore Eagle...
Jun 23, 2026
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Early September hockey
Red Deer Rebels release preseason schedule
The Red Deer Rebels announced their schedule for the 2026 WHL preseason.They will play four exhibition games beginning on Friday, Sept. 4, against the Calgary Hitmen on the road at the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex at 7 p.m., followed by a rematch on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Centrium at 6 p.m.The Rebels will then head to Le...
Jun 22, 2026
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Canada
Yukon pens letters to minister, CRTC and Bell Canada over poor cellular service
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government says cellular service in the territory continues to have persistent "deficiencies," with negative implications for public safety, emergency response and economic activity. The territory's government sent letters to Bel...
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Senior leaders of Edmonton-based infantry battalion removed amid investigation
EDMONTON - The Department of National Defence says two senior leaders of a respected Armed Forces battalion have been removed pending an investigation. It says Lt.-Col. Jason Hudson and Chief Warrant Officer Kim Doerr have been temporarily removed fro...
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Family and friends remember civilian victim of Montreal shooting
MONTREAL - Family and community members gathered today to mourn Michel Moshe Mizrahi, the 68-year-old bystander killed in shooting in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges district. Monday's shooting left three people dead, including Montreal police officer Moha...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 1:02 p.m. The Canada supporters' march to BC Place is underway, led by five enormous Vancouver police horses. Like much of the crowd, the horses are wearing Canadian flag...
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Health Canada approves weight-loss drug for sleep apnea in patients with obesity
TORONTO - Health Canada has approved weight-loss drug Zepbound for treating obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity. The department confirmed that the authorization granted on June 11 makes Zepbound the only GLP-1 drug in Canada approved for the...
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In the news today: Major projects, a look at police deaths, World Cup economic boost?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Ottawa set to announce first national interest projects in territories: sources Ottawa is expected to announce today that it will begin the process of designating ...
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World
Michelle Zajko, a member of the cultlike Zizians group, is charged in the killings of her parents
A member of the cultlike group known as Zizians, who has denied killing her parents in Pennsylvania in 2022, has been charged with murder, a prosecutor said Wednesday. Michelle Zajko, who has been jailed in Maryland on other charges since...
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Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump's administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register...
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A moderate earthquake rocks Northern California, but no immediate reports of damage or injuries
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A moderate earthquake shook a rural area of Northern California on Wednesday morning, but there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. The epicenter of the quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6, ...
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