Power restored Sunday
Weekend power outages in Red Deer affected nearly 4,000 customers
A pair of major power outages affected nearly 4,000 customers in Red Deer over the weekend.In a statement from the City of Red Deer, they explained that at 9:55 p.m. on Saturday, a breaker at one of their substations opened, which caused a large outage that affected 1,207 customers.These outages were in the downtown, P...
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dr. perveen
New medical clinic welcomes lead doctor in downtown Red Deer
Another medical clinic is now open to new patients in downtown Red Deer.Viva Medical Clinic, led by Dr. Rashida Perveen, is located at the Mediport Centre (#210 and #206, 4406 50 Avenue)."It is a privilege to join the Red Deer health care community," says Dr. Perveen."My goal is to provide compassionate,...
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Power restored Sunday
Weekend power outages in Red Deer affected nearly 4,000 customers
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New medical clinic welcomes lead doctor in downtown Red Deer
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cyanobacteria
Blue-green algae advisory for Pigeon Lake
A cyanobacterial (blue-green algal) bloom and/or toxins have been identified in the waters of Pigeon Lake, according to Alberta Health Services.Residents living near the shores of this lake, as well as visitors, are advised to take the following precautions:Do not swim or wade in any areas where cyanobacterial blooms a...
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Power restored Sunday
Weekend power outages in Red Deer affected nearly 4,000 customers
A pair of major power outages affected nearly 4,000 customers in Red Deer over the weekend.In a statement from the City of Red Deer, they explained that at 9:55 p.m. on Saturday, a breaker at one of their substations opened, which caused a large outage that affected 1,207 customers.These outages were in the downtown, P...
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dr. perveen
New medical clinic welcomes lead doctor in downtown Red Deer
Another medical clinic is now open to new patients in downtown Red Deer.Viva Medical Clinic, led by Dr. Rashida Perveen, is located at the Mediport Centre (#210 and #206, 4406 50 Avenue)."It is a privilege to join the Red Deer health care community," says Dr. Perveen."My goal is to provide compassionate,...
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Wildfire smoke
Air quality warning issued for Red Deer and central Alberta
An air quality warning has been issued for Red Deer and much of central Alberta.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility today.Officials say that poor air quality in wildfire smoke continues and can change rapidly over short distan...
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Alberta
Provincial Politics
Alberta minister skirts questions about separation vote, says it's an important topic
A senior member of Premier Danielle Smith's government is again skirting questions about how he'll vote in Alberta's upcoming referendum on whether the province should remain in Canada. Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen was asked repeatedly Tuesday whether he'd vote for Alberta to stay or vote to hold a second ref...
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improved visibility and safety
RCMP altering the look of vehicle fleet nationwide
The RCMP is changing up the look of its vehicles for the first time in more than 30 years.In a release, they note the look is more modern but will also improve visibility."This new look prioritizes visibility and public safety," says Mike Duheme, RCMP Commissioner."It ensures our vehicles are instantly r...
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don't let it loose
Albertans urged not to release pet fish into local waterways
Albertans are being reminded not to put aquarium fish or plants into public waters.The Don't Let It Loose campaign urges against introducing these invasive species into ponds, lakes, rivers and other waterways where they could destroy the local ecosystem and even human health.The reminder comes after a 30 cm, 2.4 lb go...
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Municipal affairs minister undertaking tour of Alberta to speak with local leaders
Alberta's minister of municipal affairs, Dan Williams, is set to embark on a tour of Alberta, speaking with local politicians and other local leaders.In all, he will visit 92 communities, the province says in a release."These visits are an opportunity to hear directly from municipal leaders about what's working, w...
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Local Sports
Get to know the new HC
Kisio returns home with championship aspirations for the Rebels
There are multiple reasons as to why Brent Kisio wanted to return to Red Deer, but none were as vital as his desire to be closer to family.The new Rebels head coach has spent his entire coaching career outside the place he grew up, but when the opportunity presented itself, it was hard to pass up.It was simple.Red Deer...
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national drowning prevention week
Central Alberta teen launches non-profit 'Swimming for All' to offer free lessons
A Grade 12 student from central Alberta, passionate about ensuring kids can learn to swim, is launching a non-profit to do just that.Nour Negm, who previously attended Red Deer's Lindsay Thurber, will be completing her secondary education at Calgary French and International School, she shares.Negm is a certified nation...
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july 22-26
Red Deerians to compete at IWWF World Over-35 Waterski Championships
Two Red Deer athletes will compete at the upcoming IWWF World Over-35 Waterski Championships in Calgary. Chosen to represent Team Canada, Brad Balon will compete in the 45+ category in the events of men's slalom, trick, and jump. As well, the host organizing committee is permitted to select a group of athletes, and one...
Jul 17, 2026
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Canada
Fact File: Trump post on fighting Canadian wildfires with 'giant faucet' is a fake
This week, an image supposedly taken from U.S. President Donald Trump's Truth Social account spread online. In the post, Trump claims he will direct California to turn its "giant faucet" toward Canada to extinguish wildfires burning there. While the po...
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Here are the latest numbers on British Columbia's wildfire season
VANCOUVER - Wildfire and government officials in British Columbia have provided an update on the season to date. Here are some key figures, as of Tuesday morning. Fires burning: 85 Fires starts since April 1: 635 Causes of all fires to date: Human-caus...
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Six Marineland belugas now swimming in new U.S. homes
NIAGARA FALLS - Six captive belugas from Canada are now swimming in the waters of their new homes in the United States. Marineland and a consortium of U.S. aquariums helped move the first batch of whales in a long, complex process that began Monday aft...
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Mother calling for 'indigo alerts' amid search for Calgary boy with autism
CALGARY - A Calgary mother of a seven-year-old boy with autism is starting a campaign to make changes to Alberta's emergency alert system after the disappearance of another boy with autism almost a week ago. Jennifer Ball says missing vulnerable childr...
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Police dismantle an operation making counterfeit documents in Montreal
MONTREAL - Police say they have dismantled a criminal operation that was manufacturing counterfeit documents in Montreal. Provincial police say the operation was producing fake passports, driver's licences and other official documents. The police force...
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NDP says Ottawa appeasing Trump through its silence on global court sanctions
OTTAWA - The federal NDP says the Carney government's support for international law is ringing hollow as it keeps silent on Washington's sanctions on a Canadian judge. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he wants to "dismantle" the International C...
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World
French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
PARIS (AP) - French lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill banning children under 15 from using social media, making France the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on the platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects...
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Ex-UK government minister Ann Widdecombe was hit with a hammer 21 times, prosecutors say
LONDON (AP) - A man charged with murder in the killing of former British politician Ann Widdecombe in her home struck her 21 times on the head with a hammer, a prosecutor told a court hearing on Tuesday. Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared at Wes...
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US soldier killed in Iraq was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina
A U.S. soldier killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina who had served for nearly a decade, according to a military statement Tuesday and his family. Sgt. Michael Emman...
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