Medical examiner confirms homicide
RCMP investigating homicide in Louis Bull First Nation
RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating the death of a 21-year-old Louis Bull First Nation resident as a homicide.This comes after Maskwacis RCMP were called to Louis Bull First Nation on May 1 at 10:20 p.m. for a possible stabbing.Once police arrived alongside EMS, they found a victim bleeding from a neck wound. Despi...
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RCMP investigating death discovered during response to Amethyst House fire
Red Deer RCMP say one person has passed away, and they were discovered while the response was occurring to a fire in the downtown area on Friday, May 1.As reported on Friday, fire crews and RCMP responded around 1 p.m. to a fire at the residential complex known as Amethyst House, just south of 42 Street along Gaetz Ave...
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23 years in education
Olds teacher wins CCSSA Excellence in Catholic Leadership Award
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'pro rodeo belongs here'
Podcast: Pro Rodeo returns to Red Deer May 21-23
Medical examiner confirms homicide
RCMP investigating homicide in Louis Bull First Nation
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Reducing youth crime
Red Deer Public Schools and RCMP expand partnership into high schools
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Red Deer and Area
23 years in education
Olds teacher wins CCSSA Excellence in Catholic Leadership Award
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools Board of Trustees named Monica Andrew as the 2026 Council of Catholic School Superintendents of Alberta (CCSSA) Excellence in Catholic Education Leadership Award recipient.Andrew has spent 23 years as an educator, and the honour recognizes her impact as a teacher, counsellor, and spir...
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Medical examiner confirms homicide
RCMP investigating homicide in Louis Bull First Nation
RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating the death of a 21-year-old Louis Bull First Nation resident as a homicide.This comes after Maskwacis RCMP were called to Louis Bull First Nation on May 1 at 10:20 p.m. for a possible stabbing.Once police arrived alongside EMS, they found a victim bleeding from a neck wound. Despi...
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Reducing youth crime
Red Deer Public Schools and RCMP expand partnership into high schools
Red Deer Public Schools announced they've expanded their partnership with the RCMP into both of the division's high schools.The division made the move in an effort to strengthen its commitment to safe and supportive learning environments through its ongoing partnership with the Red Deer RCMP.As a result, the Youth and ...
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supporting ronald mcdonald house
McHappy Day goes May 6 across Canada
McHappy Day once again goes this Wednesday, May 6.Now in its 32nd year, the event will raise funds for Ronald McDonald Children's Charities, with proceeds supporting families who rely on Ronald McDonald House during times of medical crisis. Cameron Bay Holdings Inc., which operates the McDonald's restaurants in Gasolin...
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Alberta
verification on hold
Elections Alberta confirms receipt of petition documents, clarifies possible scrutiny
Elections Alberta confirmed Monday it has received signature sheets from Mitch Sylvestre, the proponent behind the "A Referendum Relating to Alberta Independence" citizen initiative petition.The elections authority is also being clear about how it may scrutinize the petition, given the news last week that a s...
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550 seasonal firefighters
Alberta gov't 'geared up and ready' for wildfire season
It's wildfire season, and the Government of Alberta says it's "geared up and ready."More than 550 seasonal firefighters have been brought on board, for starters. Also in the repertoire will be helicopters with night-vision capability, plus ones that can hoist firefighters in and out of rough terrain. The prov...
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Provincial Politics
Alberta separation group says it has enough signatures to trigger referendum vote
Alberta separatists say they have formally submitted almost 302,000 signatures to try to trigger a referendum on the province leaving Canada. The group needed 178,000 signatures to force the province to consider such a vote. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said if the petition is verified, there will be a referendum...
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Four-week murder trial begins for 2 men in 2024 highway shooting near Calgary
A four-week jury trial has begun for two men charged following a 2024 deadly roadside shooting near Calgary. Arthur Wayne Penner, 37, of Edmonton, and Elijah Blake Strawberry, 29, of O'Chiese First Nation each face a charge of second-degree murder. They are also charged with attempted murder. The shooting occurred alon...
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Local Sports
9 points in 4 games
Rudolph named WHL Player of the Week
Fresh off being named WHL Player of the Month and in the midst of an incredible playoff run, Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph has been named the WHL Player of the Week.Rudolph, a forward with the Prince Albert Raiders, helped his squad advance this week to the WHL Championship.The 18-year-old had nine points, including four goa...
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Wraps up on Thursday
2026 WHL Prospects Draft begins on Wednesday
The 2026 Western Hockey League Prospects Draft is just days away, and the Red Deer Rebels are set to pick 17th overall in the first round.The first round of the draft will take place on Wednesday, May 5, at 5 p.m., with the rest of the rounds to continue on Thursday.After the Rebels make their first-round selection, wh...
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Inclusivity and sportsmanship
Lindsay Thurber to host Unified Sports Jamboree on May 6
Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School is set to host its Unified Sports Jamboree next week.On Wednesday, May 6, they'll bring 120 students and partners together to take part in the event, which is about enjoying friendship, inclusion, fostering relationships, and having the opportunity to be a part of something.The...
May 01, 2026
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Canada
A list of governors general of Canada since Confederation
OTTAWA - A list of governors general who have served in Canada: Louise Arbour: Appointment announced May 5, 2026 Mary Simon: 2021-2026 Julie Payette: 2017-2021 David Johnston: 2010-2017 Michaëlle Jean: 2005-2010 Adrienne Clarkson: 1999-2005 Roméo LeBla...
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Canadians being asked to complete 2026 census as letters are mailed out
OTTAWA - Canadians have about one week to fill out the federal government's latest census. Statistics Canada says households and farm businesses will soon receive letters in the mail containing instructions on how to complete the surveys by census day...
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Shock as Jet Ski slams into grey whale off Vancouver beach
VANCOUVER - A Jet Ski has crashed into a grey whale that has been feeding off a Vancouver beach for the past week, hitting the animal so hard that the water craft flew in the air for several metres. The collision was captured on video from multiple ang...
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In the news today: New governor general, Legislature returns, ticket resale woes
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... PM Carney expected to name new governor general today Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to name a new governor general today at a press conference in Ottawa. ...
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Vigil to be held on Parliament Hill today for missing and murdered Indigenous women
OTTAWA - Family and friends of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people are set to gather on Parliament Hill today. Participants plan to hold a press conference and a vigil for Red Dress Day. The event will be led by Bridget T...
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Five things to watch out for as Quebec's legislature resumes ahead of fall election
QUÉBEC - Quebec's legislature is back in session May 5, and new Premier Christine Fréchette has five weeks to push through her political agenda before the summer break - and October's general election. Here are five things to watch out for at the natio...
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World
Boko Haram militants kill 23 soldiers in an attack on a military post, Chad says
N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) - Boko Haram militants have killed 23 soldiers in an attack on a military post in the Lake Chad region, Chad's armed forces said Tuesday. The region has long been threatened by the Nigeria-based Boko Haram militant gr...
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Indigenous people honor and raise awareness for relatives who are missing or have been killed
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Across the country, Indigenous people are gathering this week to honor loved ones who are missing or have been killed and to call for better data collection, law enforcement response and reforms to make their communities safer....
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An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people, state media says
BEIJING (AP) - An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, authorities reported Tuesday. China's official news agency Xinhua said the blast occurred at a fireworks plant...
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