Sever thunderstorm watch for Red Deer on Saturday
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Red Deer and area on Saturday.Per Environment and Climate Change Canada:Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain this afternoon and early this evening. When thunder ...
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Central Alberta communities impacted by Lime e-mobility takeover of Neuron
There's been a shake-up in the e-mobility world, affecting several Canadian communities, including Red Deer, Lacombe, Blackfalds, and Sylvan Lake.Others include St. Albert, Beaumont, Calgary and Airdrie, plus Regina, Saskatoon, Region of Waterloo, and Ottawa.The news: Lime is expanding its footprint by taking over Neur...
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ENDED: Severe thunderstorm warning for Red Deer area
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30th anniversary of Canadian observance
Podcast: Knowledge keeper Clare Butterfly, Sylvan Lake Mayor Megan Hanson talk National Indigenous Peoples Day
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Central Alberta communities impacted by Lime e-mobility takeover of Neuron
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Neighbourhood recreation
City of Red Deer announces the return of 'Meet Me at the Park' program
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Red Deer and Area
ENDED: Severe thunderstorm warning for Red Deer area
A severe thunderstorm advisory (yellow warning) has been issued for the Red Deer area.Per Environment and Climate Change Canada:At 6:03 PM MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain. This thunderstorm is loca...
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red deer, blackfalds, lacombe, and sylvan lake
Central Alberta communities impacted by Lime e-mobility takeover of Neuron
There's been a shake-up in the e-mobility world, affecting several Canadian communities, including Red Deer, Lacombe, Blackfalds, and Sylvan Lake.Others include St. Albert, Beaumont, Calgary and Airdrie, plus Regina, Saskatoon, Region of Waterloo, and Ottawa.The news: Lime is expanding its footprint by taking over Neur...
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Neighbourhood recreation
City of Red Deer announces the return of 'Meet Me at the Park' program
The City of Red Deer announced that the popular recreation program, 'Meet Me at the Park,' is set to return this summer.The program, which is aimed at bringing the community together throughout the city, will offer a wide range of fun activities for Red Deerians of all ages.Meet Me at the Park will run from July 6 to A...
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Conditions as of June 30
Warmer temperatures helping crops progress in central Alberta
Warmer temperatures are helping crop progress between precipitation events in the central Alberta region.That's according to the latest Alberta Crop Report from Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) and the Government of Alberta.The report indicates that all spring cereals are nearly complete with stem elon...
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Alberta
ASIRT to investigate
One dead following roadside altercation with Alberta RCMP northeast of Calgary
Alberta police say one person is dead following a roadside interaction near the community of Irricana, northeast of Calgary. Airdrie RCMP say officers were responding to a 911 call on Highway 9, just outside the town, at 6:20 p.m.Upon arrival, officers say they located a male suspect, and after an altercation, at least...
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NDP's Nenshi supportive of public cash for Alberta pipeline, wants honesty from Smith
Alberta's Opposition NDP leader says Premier Danielle Smith's plan for a new pipeline has his support, but he's calling on her to be honest about how much taxpayers could be on the hook for it. Naheed Nenshi also says public financing for the pipeline ...
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"use insect repellent that contains DEET"
Record high rainfall prompts increased mosquito populations
Residents swatting away mosquitoes nonstop and asking themselves, "where do they keep coming from?" are not alone.According to researchers at the University of Alberta, the current heavy rain-extreme heat cycle the province is in has created the perfect environment for mosquitoes.Dr. Jumari Snyman, a research...
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Requirements not met
Elections Alberta deems 'Water Not Coal' petition unsuccessful
Elections Alberta announced that Alberta musician Corb Lund's "Water Not Coal" citizen initiative petition has been deemed unsuccessful. Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, determined the requirements of section six under the Citizen Initiative Act were not met. The petition needed to reach the...
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Local Sports
Successes and changes coming
WHL commissioner comes out with annual State-of-the-League report
The head of the Western Hockey League has come out with his annual report on the 2025-26 season of play.Commissioner Dan Near outlined some of the accomplishments and proposed changes, based on feedback, that will take place for the upcoming season."More than 3.2 million fans attended regular season WHL games this...
Jul 01, 2026
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WHL announces changes
Rebels announce full 2026-27 schedule
The Red Deer Rebels unveiled their full schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 WHL season.This season marks the 35th season in franchise history, which begins on Friday, September 18, when they face the Calgary Hitmen at the Scotiabank Saddledome.The home opener will then take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, when they host the...
Jun 30, 2026
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New leadership
RDP Kings hire new head coach for soccer and futsal teams
The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings soccer and futsal teams announced they've hired a new head coach.On Tuesday, they hired Lonny Behm following the departure of Ado Sarcevic."We're excited to welcome Lonny as the new head coach of Kings Soccer and Futsal. With more than 20 years of coaching and technical leadership ex...
Jun 30, 2026
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Canada
Nurses in British Columbia will picket the province's largest hospital next week
VICTORIA - The union representing nurses in British Columbia says it will put up pickets around the province's largest hospital starting next week as it escalates its strike. BC Nurses' Union says in a statement it will picket Vancouver General Hospit...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 1:30 p.m. Red jerseys dot the stands as Canada takes on Morocco, with expatriates and adopted fans among the supporters. Calen and Kelly Chellew make the trip from Baton Rouge, L...
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Canadian fans hoping for another historic win in World Cup match against Morocco
An another history-making match for Canada's men's soccer is underway as it takes on Morocco in the next World Cup knockout round. Fans across the country will be cheering on the team, as they will face their toughest opponent yet, with superstar Alph...
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U.S. taking 'obstructionist' approach to UN's efforts to foster equality: ambassador
OTTAWA - The Trump administration is hindering work at the United Nations on advancing equality, says Canada's UN Ambassador David Lametti. "There has been a general obstructionist policy, (a) cantankerous policy with respect to women's rights, a woman...
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Canadian, American air forces to conduct joint flypast in Ottawa for Fourth of July
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Air Force and the U.S. air force will appear together in the skies over Ottawa today to mark the Fourth of July. Americans are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence today. Revell...
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Court documents allege link between Project South investigation, Ryan Wedding case
TORONTO - Newly released court documents are shedding more light on the alleged link between a sweeping police corruption probe in Ontario and the case of former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding, who is accused of running an international drug traffickin...
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World
Mali's government reports rebel attacks across north of the country, targeting major cities
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) - The Malian army said Saturday that several towns across the north of the country, including the major cities of Gao and Sévaré, were targeted by rebel attacks. The statement came as a rebel group in Mali announced a n...
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Iran begins dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a dayslong funeral on Saturday for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, beating their chests in sorrow before the glass case containing his flag-draped coffin in Tehran and calling fo...
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Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war. He was 86. Khamenei's body was to be on display at the Grand Mosa...
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