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Alberta's population gets bigger as Canada's gets smaller
Statistics Canada says Alberta's population continues to grow. It says that the population in the second quarter of 2026 is 5,057,077 people. That is 8,926 more people than lived here in the first quarter of this year, and 46,999 more than in the second quarter of last year. Alberta ranks fourth in total population amo...
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A dream within reach: Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph awaits his NHL Draft moment
With eight days to go until the 2026 NHL Draft, to say Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph is excited would be an understatement.The 18-year-old defenceman is expected to be picked early in the first round of the draft, which takes place in Buffalo, New York, on June 26-27."I've taken some time to relax, get back in the gym, ...
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30 recipients
Mayor's Recognition Awards celebrate incredible community contributions
Red Deer Mayor Cindy Jefferies presented numerous awards to celebrate citizens who've made outstanding contributions in the community at the annual Mayor's Recognition Awards.On Wednesday night, approximately 30 Red Deerians crossed the stage to receive recognition for their work, whether through leadership, volunteeri...
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Three-year plan
Red Deer Public Education Plan focuses on student success, career readiness and classroom supports
Red Deer Public Schools says it is investing in the future of its students through a new Three-Year Education Plan that emphasizes hands-on learning, expanded career pathways and stronger supports for increasingly complex classrooms. Officials say the recently approved Three Year Education Plan outlines key priorities ...
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Innisfail High School graduate launches fire cadet program
An Innisfail High School graduate from 2018 has decided to give back to the school by launching a program aimed at helping students get a head start.Kayla Ainscough, who became a primary care paramedic, 911 dispatcher, and volunteer firefighter after high school, launched a fire cadet program at the high school.She and...
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August 2024 Incident
Two-year sentence for man convicted in central Alberta shooting
It's two years in jail for a man convicted in a shooting incident on the Louis Bull First Nation two years ago. Kashton Fearious Bull, 26, was sentenced in Wetaskiwin Court of Justice on June 16, 2026, after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a prohibited/restricted firearm. He was also given a lifetime fire...
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Alberta
Court hears Alberta separatist group's plea for stay of referendum petition ruling
EDMONTON - An Alberta Court of Appeal hearing is underway for a separatist group's attempt to have a ruling that quashed its referendum petition set aside. A judge ruled last month that the Stay Free Alberta petition shouldn't have been issued and that...
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June 1st deadline passed before submitted petition
Coal mining debate will not be on October's referendum ballot: Alberta Premier
October's provincial referendum will not include a question on whether or not to approve coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. That fact was confirmed yesterday by Premier Danielle Smith, when asked about a recently-handed in petition headlined Water Not Coal. As she understands it, all ballot quest...
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StatCan
Alberta's population gets bigger as Canada's gets smaller
Statistics Canada says Alberta's population continues to grow. It says that the population in the second quarter of 2026 is 5,057,077 people. That is 8,926 more people than lived here in the first quarter of this year, and 46,999 more than in the second quarter of last year. Alberta ranks fourth in total population amo...
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Environment
Alberta's Smith says it may be too late to put a question about coal to Oct. vote
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is suggesting it may be too late to put an anti-coal mining petition question to a provincewide referendum this fall. Earlier this month, Alberta musician Corb Lund delivered what he said were more than 200,000 signatures in support of his petition. By law, if the signatures are verified,...
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Just over a week away
A dream within reach: Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph awaits his NHL Draft moment
With eight days to go until the 2026 NHL Draft, to say Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph is excited would be an understatement.The 18-year-old defenceman is expected to be picked early in the first round of the draft, which takes place in Buffalo, New York, on June 26-27."I've taken some time to relax, get back in the gym, ...
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Rebels to face Oil Kings in home opener
The Red Deer Rebels announced they'll host the Edmonton Oil Kings in the 2026-27 home opener.They'll welcome their Central Division rivals to town on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Centrium."This marks the 11th time the Rebels are playing the Oil Kings for the home opener, with Red Deer going 5-4-1 in the pre...
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starting june 22
Road changes during Ponoka Stampede
As happens every year, several traffic control changes will be in place during the upcoming Ponoka Stampede, which runs June 25 to July 1.The following road alterations will be in effect June 22 to July 2:1. A reduced traffic speed limit of 30 km/hr from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily along Rodeo Drive (Highway 53) - Beginni...
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Canada
Court hears Alberta separatist group's plea for stay of referendum petition ruling
EDMONTON - An Alberta Court of Appeal hearing is underway for a separatist group's attempt to have a ruling that quashed its referendum petition set aside. A judge ruled last month that the Stay Free Alberta petition shouldn't have been issued and that...
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PM Carney to attend Canada-Qatar World Cup game in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Prime Minister Mark Carney is shifting gears today as he goes from one of the world's largest political events to the world's biggest sporting event. Carney is just back from the G7 Summit in France meeting with top world leaders, and is i...
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Grassy Narrows repeats call for Carney to apologize for comments made about protest
OTTAWA - The chief of Grassy Narrows First Nation is repeating calls for Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize to one of her members for a remark she says was offensive. Chrissy Isaacs, a Grassy Narrows woman suffering from mercury poisoning, was in ...
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CP NewsAlert: MPs pass spending bill, opt to head home for summer break
OTTAWA - The House of Commons will rise for the summer following question period today. A motion was adopted unanimously to push through some final pieces of legislation, including the government's controversial lawful access bill. Bill C-30, to implem...
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Police in Laval warn of violent Pokémon crime wave targeting sellers on Marketplace
MONTRÉAL - Montreal-area police are warning the public about a rash of violent crimes targeting sellers of Pokémon cards and MacBooks. Laval police say they arrested 10 young men between 16 and 18 years old on June 9 and June 11. They say the suspects ...
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Automatic tax filing could give the average non-filer more than $2K per year: PBO
OTTAWA - The federal fiscal watchdog says Ottawa's plan to roll out automatic tax filing could see Canadians who normally don't file their tax returns get thousands of dollars in owed benefits annually. The federal government announced a plan in the 20...
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World
Police arrest a man for attempted murder after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at English zoo
LONDON (AP) - Police in eastern England on Thursday arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo near the English university city of Cambridge. Cambridgeshir...
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Gunmen attack airport in Niger's capital as explosions, gunfire heard
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - Gunmen attacked the main airport in Niger's capital of Niamey early Thursday morning, leading to an exchange of fire and explosions, witnesses and a local security official said. Security forces were deployed to rep...
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Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe
BRUSSELS (AP) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday, announcing a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe whose outcome will depend on how fast the Europeans take responsibility for their own securit...
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