Down to the wire
Rebels fall to Tigers but can still clinch playoff spot on Saturday
In a win-and-you-are-in situation, the Red Deer Rebels fell short on Friday night.In front of 5,549 fans at the Centrium, the Rebels lost to the Medicine Hat Tigers 9-3 with an opportunity to secure a playoff spot on the line.Forward Poul Andersen led the way offensively for the Rebels with a pair of goals; meanwhile, ...
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Didsbury citizens' group vehemently opposed to proposed 'Public Spaces Neutrality Bylaw'
If a new bylaw is passed, only the flags of Canada, Alberta and Didsbury will be allowed to fly in the small central Alberta town.On top of that, anything other than a standard crosswalk would not be permitted.According to a town spokesperson, the town doesn't currently fly the Treaty 7 or Metis flags, like many other ...
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no flag or crosswalk requests received
Didsbury citizens' group vehemently opposed to proposed 'Public Spaces Neutrality Bylaw'
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building a caring society
Podcast: Panelists speak on upcoming World Religions Conference at RDP
makin' stuff up!
Thurber improv team wins regionals, will head to Ottawa
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travel occurred march 10
Measles exposure reportedly travelled from Calgary to Red Deer, Edmonton and Grande Prairie
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no flag or crosswalk requests received
Didsbury citizens' group vehemently opposed to proposed 'Public Spaces Neutrality Bylaw'
If a new bylaw is passed, only the flags of Canada, Alberta and Didsbury will be allowed to fly in the small central Alberta town.On top of that, anything other than a standard crosswalk would not be permitted.According to a town spokesperson, the town doesn't currently fly the Treaty 7 or Metis flags, like many other ...
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makin' stuff up!
Thurber improv team wins regionals, will head to Ottawa
The Lindsay Thurber improv team is at it again, becoming regional champion at the recent Canadian Improv Games (CIG), Alberta region.They now advance to the national festival in Ottawa."Lindsay Thurber truly represents the spirit of both Alberta and the CIG. Their sense of humour, supportiveness for each other and...
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travel occurred march 10
Measles exposure reportedly travelled from Calgary to Red Deer, Edmonton and Grande Prairie
Alberta Health is reporting a potential measles exposure which travelled from Calgary Airport, to Red Deer, Edmonton and Grande Prairie.Per Alberta Health, here are the exposure locations and periods:Location:Calgary Airport Baggage Claim Carousel #4Exposure time periods:March 10, 2026, 16:45 p.m.- 20:50 p.m. (MST)Loca...
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a tool for institutions
New anti-racism framework revealed Friday at RDP
A new anti-racism framework was unveiled during an event at Red Deer Polytechnic on Friday.Led by community builder Love Nwigwe, the project was funded by the Government of Alberta, and done in collaboration with Red Deer Polytechnic, as well as Nwigwe's production company called Ugoeze.It was also done for the Interna...
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Alberta to shutter Calgary, Lethbridge supervised consumption sites
The Alberta government is shutting down the province's first-ever supervised drug consumption site. Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis says the Sheldon M. Chumir Centre in Calgary, as well as a mobile service in Lethbridge will be shuttered as the next step in the province's move to a recovery-oriented approach to addic...
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Provincial Politics
Alberta's Smith says not contacted by RCMP amid police searches in contract probe
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says she's not been contacted by the RCMP as Mounties execute search warrants in a probe into allegations of misconduct in multimillion-dollar government health contracts. Smith's office made the comments as Mounties were seen in Edmonton outside the offices of MHCare Medical Cor...
Mar 19, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Alberta's Smith seeking clearance for interference briefings, Nenshi questions intent
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is seeking security clearance to receive briefings on foreign interference in her province, but the leader of the Opposition says she shouldn't be trusted with it. NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says the premier's relationship with the Saudi government and her lack of concern about the ongoing ...
Mar 19, 2026
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Calgary Stampede releases 20-year plan to turn venue into year-round destination
The Calgary Stampede has unveiled a 20-year blueprint to turn the venue of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth into a year-round destination. The Stampede and the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation has released the new master plan aimed to expand Stampede Park. It includes creating seven distinct zones, including a live...
Mar 18, 2026
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Down to the wire
Rebels fall to Tigers but can still clinch playoff spot on Saturday
In a win-and-you-are-in situation, the Red Deer Rebels fell short on Friday night.In front of 5,549 fans at the Centrium, the Rebels lost to the Medicine Hat Tigers 9-3 with an opportunity to secure a playoff spot on the line.Forward Poul Andersen led the way offensively for the Rebels with a pair of goals; meanwhile, ...
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warmer temperatures
Outdoor rink at Ponoka Arena Complex now closed
The Town of Ponoka announced that the outdoor rink at the Ponoka Arena Complex is now closed for the season.The decision comes with spring around the corner and the arrival of warmer temperatures."Thank you to everyone who has enjoyed skating on the Town of Ponoka's Outdoor Rink," the town wrote in a media re...
Mar 19, 2026
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Begins this Saturday
Peterman and Gallant to compete in 2026 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship
Former Red Deerian Jocelyn Peterman and her husband Brett Gallant will compete in the 2026 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship.The tournament will officially begin this Saturday at the Cloverdale Curling Club in Surrey, B.C.Peterman and Gallant will look to knock off the defending champions, Kadriana and Colton...
Mar 19, 2026
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Canada
Canadians plan to sail to Gaza despite detention risks
Canadians are planning to sail to Gaza again as part of a flotilla that aims to deliver aid and break a nearly 20-year naval blockade months after six Canadians were detained by Israel for attempting a similar mission. Safa Chebbi, spokesperson for the...
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Fréchette and Drainville face off in first CAQ leadership debate
QUÉBEC - The first debate in the race to succeed Quebec Premier François Legault as leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec took place in Quebec City, with candidates Christine Fréchette and Bernard Drainville facing off. Saturday's discussion touched on...
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Three Quebec maritime students who were stranded in Persian Gulf in good spirits
MONTREAL - Three students who were stranded aboard ships in the Persian Gulf for more than two weeks arrived back home in good spirits. the director of Quebec's maritime institute said. All three students arrived in Quebec on Friday after flying from S...
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Most NDP leadership candidates say they're in no hurry to become MPs
OTTAWA - Four of the five federal NDP leadership candidates say they won't be in a hurry to enter the House of Commons if they win - a position the only MP in the race calls "a little bit odd." Filmmaker Avi Lewis said if he is chosen as the new NDP ...
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Federal departments, agencies to shed 12,000 full-time equivalent positions
OTTAWA - Federal departments and agencies are looking to cut more than 12,000 full-time equivalent jobs over the next three years as part of the Carney government's spending review. That figure comes from plans released by federal departments and agenc...
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Canada should 'absolutely' match Poland's Chinese EV ban at military bases: expert
OTTAWA - Intelligence and cybersecurity experts are warning the Liberal government about national security risks posed by allowing Chinese electric vehicles onto Canadian military bases. Critics and some experts are even calling on Ottawa to ban the ca...
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World
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies
WASHINGTON (AP) - Robert S. Mueller III, the FBI director who transformed the nation's premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and who later became special counsel in charge of investigating ties...
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Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for its generators
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Cuban government has refused a request by the U.S. Embassy in Havana to allow it to import diesel for its generators while the Trump administration continues to impose a fuel blockade on the island, two U.S. officials familiar wit...
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Officials say at least 10 people were killed in a South Korean factory fire
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korean rescue workers on Saturday recovered 10 bodies from the charred wreckage of an auto parts factory in the central city of Daejeon, where a blaze likely triggered by an explosion injured at least 59 others and left ...
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