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Red Deer RCMP respond to downtown stabbing Friday night
Two youths are facing charges following a stabbing in the downtown core Friday evening. Red Deer RCMP officers responded at about 9:05 on April 17 to an area near 49 Avenue (Gaetz northbound) and 51 Street, confirms Cpl. Gina Slaney, Alberta RCMP. There was a heavy police presence, with Mounties noting there was no ris...
Apr 19, 2026
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Tragic fire in Brazeau County claims two young lives
A baby and a toddler have tragically died in a house fire in Brazeau County. On April 16, at about 12:30 p.m., Breton RCMP received a report of a residential house fire on Township Road 42 in Brazeau County. Upon arrival, police learned that an adult female and two children were able to successfully evacuate the home. ...
Apr 17, 2026
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episode 65
Podcast: Say what? Central Alberta got crazy on April Fools' Day!
addressing the "missing middle"
Hazlett Lake, west of QEII 'Centrepoint' developments could progress in not-too-distant future
Apr 18, 2026
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Central Alberta First, RDP launch new Artificial Intelligence workshop series
Apr 17, 2026
Red Deer and Area
all youths involved
Red Deer RCMP respond to downtown stabbing Friday night
Two youths are facing charges following a stabbing in the downtown core Friday evening. Red Deer RCMP officers responded at about 9:05 on April 17 to an area near 49 Avenue (Gaetz northbound) and 51 Street, confirms Cpl. Gina Slaney, Alberta RCMP. There was a heavy police presence, with Mounties noting there was no ris...
Apr 19, 2026
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addressing the "missing middle"
Hazlett Lake, west of QEII 'Centrepoint' developments could progress in not-too-distant future
Long-awaited progress on two major projects could soon be happening in Red Deer's north.Gears are currently in motion on work in the Hazlett Lake residential area, which is north of Hwy 11A and east of the QEII Highway; as well, proponents are hoping they'll be able to soon say the same about the so-called 'power centr...
Apr 18, 2026
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Available for local businesses
Central Alberta First, RDP launch new Artificial Intelligence workshop series
Central Alberta First and Red Deer Polytechnic announced they're launching a new Artificial Intelligence workshop series.It was created in collaboration with the Regional Business Support Network to help local businesses across the region learn how to properly use AI."This initiative is a strong example of what re...
Apr 17, 2026
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Former assistant principal
Kacey Oehlerking named principal of École James S. McCormick School
Wolf Creek Public Schools announced Kacey Oehlerking has been named principal of École James S. McCormick School in Lacombe.Over the last two years, Oehlerking has served as the assistant principal at the school, where she has demonstrated strong instructional leadership and a commitment to building relational t...
Apr 17, 2026
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Alberta
one of five to open this year
Indigenous-led recovery community opens on Blood Tribe
A new Indigenous-led recovery community is now open in southern Alberta.The Blood Tribe Iitakamotsiipiohsopi Recovery Community offers 75 beds at no cost, with land-based treatment for those struggling with addiction, the provincial government notes in a release.It is the first of five Indigenous-led recovery communiti...
Apr 19, 2026
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Tragic fire in Brazeau County claims two young lives
A baby and a toddler have tragically died in a house fire in Brazeau County. On April 16, at about 12:30 p.m., Breton RCMP received a report of a residential house fire on Township Road 42 in Brazeau County. Upon arrival, police learned that an adult female and two children were able to successfully evacuate the home. ...
Apr 17, 2026
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Where to draw the line?
Redraw of electoral boundaries would present challenging timeline; Elections Alberta
Alberta's elections agency says a government decision to revisit how provincial ridings are drawn up will be a challenge as the clock ticks toward an October 2027 vote. Elections Alberta says it needs at least 1 1/2 years to iron out all the details for new ridings. Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservatives have th...
Apr 17, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Alberta's governing UCP to revisit proposed riding changes before next election
Alberta's governing United Conservatives are looking to take another run at redrawing provincial riding boundaries, a move the Opposition NDP calls a cynical backdoor scheme to rig the October 2027 general election. Premier Danielle Smith's caucus is set to introduce a motion in the house today to revisit a recent bipa...
Apr 16, 2026
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Local Sports
Ready to start by next fall
Student-driven hockey program gaining momentum at Iron Ridge Secondary Campus
A proposed hockey program for Iron Ridge Secondary Campus could be ready to hit the ice by next fall.The proposed high school hockey program at the school would see students spend three days each week focusing on off-ice training, including sport psychology, strength and conditioning, and nutrition, alongside two morni...
Apr 17, 2026
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Growing his game
Former Red Deer Rebels captain loving life in the NCAA
It's been nearly a year since former Red Deer Rebels captain Ollie Josephson departed from the club.He, as many others have since, left the Western Hockey League to play NCAA Div. I hockey.In the case of Josephson, he left just weeks before the start of training camp last August and committed to the University of North...
Apr 17, 2026
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bulldogs earn honours
BCHL names 2025-26 All-Stars
The BCHL named its All-Stars for the 2025-26 regular season on Thursday, as the league's playoffs forge ahead.First-Team All-StarsF Nico Grabas - Chilliwack Chiefs F Nikita Ivashchenko - Blackfalds Bulldogs F Jack Good - Brooks Bandits D Ozbej Rep - Prince George Spruce Kings D Noah Mertz - Blackfalds Bulldogs G Angelo...
Apr 16, 2026
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Canada
Military hits 30-year recruitment high but still falls short in key trades
OTTAWA - Defence Minister David McGuinty says military recruitment has reached a 30-year high after the Canadian Armed Forces brought in more than 7,000 new members in the past year. McGuinty says the military received more than 44,000 applications ove...
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Here's a list of March inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate was 2.4 per cent in March, Statistics Canada says. The agency also released rates for major cities, but cautioned that figures may have fluctuated widely because they are based on small statistical samples (previ...
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Here's a list of March inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate was 2.4 per cent in March, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): - Newfoundland and Labrador: 2.6 per cent (1.8) - Prince Edward Island: 2.3 per cent (0.8) - ...
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Ottawa unveils $25M to boost advanced manufacturing at trade fair in Germany
OTTAWA - The federal government is unveiling $25 million to support 14 projects meant to boost advanced manufacturing in Canada. The new spending adds to $38 million allocated by industry, for projects ranging from more efficient battery production to ...
4h ago
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In the news today: Gas tax pause, Canada Post voting begins, Mary Simon visits UN
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Federal pause on gasoline, diesel tax takes effect today, after Iran fuel price spike Ottawa's temporary suspension of some fuel taxes kicks in today, with Canadi...
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Water levels on Ottawa River expected to peak as spring flood concerns grow
GATINEAU - Dozens of homes and streets are at risk of flooding as water levels on the Ottawa River are predicted to rise this morning by roughly 30 centimetres. Emergency officials in Gatineau, Que., have said 164 homes are at risk of flooding and 41 s...
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World
Bus accident in Indian-controlled Kashmir kills 21 people
SRINAGAR, India (AP) - A passenger bus slid off a Himalayan highway and rolled down a steep, rocky slope onto a road below in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Monday, killing at least 21 people and injuring about 45 others, officials said. Th...
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6 crew still missing after overturned ship that disappeared after typhoon is found near Saipan
HAGATNA, Guam (AP) - An overturned ship found near the U.S. territory of Saipan after a typhoon hit is the vessel that went missing with six people on board, the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed Monday. The Coast Guard said it was still searchi...
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Japan issues an advisory for northern coastal areas for a slightly increased risk of a mega-quake
TOKYO (AP) - Japan on Monday issued an advisory for northern coastal areas for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake induced by a major quake earlier in the day. The Cabinet Office and the Japan Meteorological Agency said there is 1%...
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