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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 ...
Mar 20, 2026
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pled guilty
Red Deer man gets 17.5 years in prison for sex offences in Florida
Author's note: This story contains details about sex-related crimes which may be disturbing or triggering to some readers.A Red Deer man recently convicted on several sex-related offences has been sentenced to 17.5 years behind bars in the United States.James Hjelmeland pleaded guilty to five charges last November in a...
Mar 20, 2026
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no flag or crosswalk requests received
Didsbury citizens' group vehemently opposed to proposed 'Public Spaces Neutrality Bylaw'
Mar 20, 2026
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
Mar 20, 2026
travel occurred march 10
Measles exposure reportedly travelled from Calgary to Red Deer, Edmonton and Grande Prairie
Mar 20, 2026
Red Deer and Area
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 ...
Mar 20, 2026
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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...
Mar 20, 2026
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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...
Mar 20, 2026
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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...
Mar 20, 2026
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Alberta
Northern Pike
AB Fish & Wildlife share fish handling tips
Alberta Fish and Wildlife is offering tips for anglers, as large pike prepare to spawn.Fish and Wildlife says large pike are "especially vulnerable to hooking mortality," and safe catch and release practices are important for conservation efforts.A list of tips was provided by Wildlife Enforcement:Keep fish i...
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WATCH
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...
Mar 20, 2026
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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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Local Sports
Will face P.A. Raiders
Rebels clinch WHL playoff spot despite loss to Tigers
The Red Deer Rebels are headed back to the Western Hockey League playoffs. They clinched a spot in the 2026 postseason on Saturday evening, despite an 8-3 loss to the Medicine Hat Tigers. They earned their spot after the Swift Current Broncos defeated the Moose Jaw Warriors. The ninth-placed Warriors were looking to ov...
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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...
Mar 21, 2026
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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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Canada
Public servant 'scared' to retire due to problems with Phoenix pay system
OTTAWA - A federal public servant says she's "scared" to take up the government's early retirement offer after being told that she owes the government about $10,500 because of a mistake in her pay file. Jennifer MacDougall got the letter from the pay ...
2h ago
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'People are tired:' Canadians on humanitarian mission describe life in Cuba
Two Canadians on a humanitarian mission in Cuba say it's easier for locals to count the number of hours the lights are on than off. And when electricity is flowing, Leanne Isaak says Cubans can be seen scrambling to get as many tasks done as they can, ...
8h ago
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Maritime historical groups earn UNESCO recognition for Black Loyalist archive
HALIFAX - Detailed ledgers, business receipts and church records from Black Loyalists in the 1780s and onward are more than just rich historical texts to Andrea Davis. "This is a part of my history... it means so much to us as a community," she said in a...
8h ago
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Canadians living abroad looking to increase voter turnout ahead of byelections
OTTAWA - Canadians living abroad are calling for increased turnout among overseas voters and arguing that barriers to casting a ballot could be affecting election results. Timothy Veale, the director of Grits Abroad - an organization aimed at connectin...
8h ago
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PBO nominee Annette Ryan enters spotlight at a pivotal time for federal finances
OTTAWA - Ottawa's nominee for federal fiscal watchdog will face questions from members of Parliament on Monday after a turbulent period for the budget office. Annette Ryan, a longtime public servant and currently a deputy director at Canada's financial...
8h ago
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B.C. naturopath alleges suspects in Iran activist's murder sought to 'silence' him
VANCOUVER - An affidavit filed by Rosita Fatemi said her meeting with Arezou Soltani and Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi took place in a parking lot in the Park Royal mall in West Vancouver, the heart of British Columbia's Iranian community. The document said ...
10h ago
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World
Cuba's power grid collapses leaving it without electricity for the 3rd time this month
HAVANA (AP) - Cuba's power grid collapsed Saturday leaving the country without electricity for a third time in March as the communist government battles with a decaying infrastructure and a U.S.-imposed oil blockade. The Cuban Electric Un...
19h ago
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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...
Mar 21, 2026
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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...
Mar 21, 2026
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