big plans for 80th anniversary
Red Deer Highland Games bring pride, culture to city for 79th year
It didn't matter that it was raining, and it mattered not that Scotland was officially eliminated from the World Cup on Saturday; the 79th Red Deer Highland Games went on and were enjoyed by many."This is more like a Scottish afternoon than ever with this overcast weather," remarked Ben Arthur, organization p...
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74th overall
Rebels captain Beckett Hamilton selected in third round of NHL Draft
Red Deer Rebels captain Beckett Hamilton is headed to the Colorado Avalanche.On Saturday morning, Hamilton was taken in the third round, 74th overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft.The 18-year-old from Saskatoon, Sask., had a team-leading 62 points in 67 regular-season games, including 24 goals and 38 assists. In the playoffs,...
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big plans for 80th anniversary
Red Deer Highland Games bring pride, culture to city for 79th year
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Heavy rain
Red Deer received 41 mm of rain over the weekend
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20 years experience
Amber Mack hired as new GM of Community Futures Central Alberta
Community Futures Central Alberta (CFCA) has appointed a new general manager.On Monday, they announced that Amber Mack will take on the role, who they say is a highly respected leader with over 20 years of experience."It is a privilege to join Community Futures Central Alberta and build upon the strong foundation ...
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big plans for 80th anniversary
Red Deer Highland Games bring pride, culture to city for 79th year
It didn't matter that it was raining, and it mattered not that Scotland was officially eliminated from the World Cup on Saturday; the 79th Red Deer Highland Games went on and were enjoyed by many."This is more like a Scottish afternoon than ever with this overcast weather," remarked Ben Arthur, organization p...
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Heavy rain
Red Deer received 41 mm of rain over the weekend
After a weekend of significant rainfall across the province, Red Deer reportedly received 41 millimetres.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, periods of heavy rain impacted much of the province, including Lacombe, which received 43 millimetres.Officials say rain will continue to fall over southern portio...
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50-100 mm expected
Rainfall warning issued for Red Deer area
Effective Saturday afternoon, a rainfall warning (yellow) is in place for Red Deer and area.Heavy rain, with total amounts between 50-100 mm, is anticipated.Rain will begin Sunday morning and continue into Monday before diminishing in the evening, and end by Tuesday morning, according to Environment and Climate Change ...
Jun 27, 2026
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Alberta
Growing schedule behind slightly
May's rains much-needed but time for some heat and sunshine, says one producer
Seeding is all-but-complete here in the southeastern corner of our province.All that's really needed now for farmers and ranchers is a good bout of sunshine.Tory Campbell is the reeve for Lethbridge County, but also a producer, and says last month's rains did put a bit of a damper on emergence."I think everybody i...
Jun 27, 2026
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Ponoka Stampede
Canada, Alberta flags fly high at town parade amid separatism debate
Paraders waved both Canada and Alberta flags high as many in the crowd cheered louder for tossed candy than politicians at the annual rodeo parade in the town of Ponoka.Tensions over Alberta's fall referendum on the province's place in Canada spilled over earlier this month, when another town's rodeo pulled the plug on...
Jun 27, 2026
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Senior leaders of Edmonton-based infantry battalion reinstated after investigation
EDMONTON - The Department of National Defence has reinstated two leaders of a respected Edmonton battalion days after announcing they had been removed pending an investigation. A Defence Department spokesperson says Lt.-Col. Jason Hudson and Chief Warr...
Jun 26, 2026
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Yard theft
Alberta RCMP provides tips to prevent residential break and enters
Alberta RCMP are offering several tips to help citizens prevent yard theft and break-and-enters in their neighbourhoods this summer. The RCMP reported there were 3,132 residential break-and-enters in Alberta in 2025, including 283 in June alone. "Property and yard theft are often crimes of opportunity. Simple prac...
Jun 26, 2026
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74th overall
Rebels captain Beckett Hamilton selected in third round of NHL Draft
Red Deer Rebels captain Beckett Hamilton is headed to the Colorado Avalanche.On Saturday morning, Hamilton was taken in the third round, 74th overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft.The 18-year-old from Saskatoon, Sask., had a team-leading 62 points in 67 regular-season games, including 24 goals and 38 assists. In the playoffs,...
Jun 27, 2026
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Headed to Buffalo
Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph selected fourth overall at 2026 NHL Draft
Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph's dream officially came true on Friday night. The 18-year-old was selected fourth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft. Rudolph was the first defenceman to be taken off the board in the draft, which was held in Buffalo, NY. In an interview on stage at the draft,...
Jun 27, 2026
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state of health care report
Alberta Medical Association study finds gaps in pediatric mental health care
According to a new study commissioned by the Alberta Medical Association (AMA), there are significant gaps in access to pediatric mental health care in the province.The broader State of Health Care-2026 Report, conducted by ThinkHQ, found that 40 per cent of parents reported at least one child in their home has a menta...
Jun 26, 2026
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Canada
Supreme Court of Canada nominee Glenn Joyal to face MPs' questions
OTTAWA - Supreme Court of Canada nominee Glenn Joyal is set to be questioned by the House of Commons justice committee today as he awaits his appointment to the nine-member court. Joyal has been chief justice of the Court of King's Bench of Manitoba si...
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Environment Canada warns of high heat and humidity for southern Quebec and Ontario
MONTREAL - Environment Canada is warning about an extended period of hot and humid weather forecast for southern Quebec and Ontario this week. The agency has issued yellow heat warnings for Sarnia, Windsor and several other Ontario communities at risk ...
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Tom Siddon, cabinet minister during Oka crisis, dies at 84: family
Tom Siddon, who served as a cabinet minister under Prime Minister Brian Mulroney during the Oka crisis and later helped to establish Nunavut, has died at 84. His daughter, Katie Siddon Karn, confirmed his death Sunday in a post on social media. She say...
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Rescue officials suspend search for six after charter boat sinks off B.C.
RICHMOND - Rescue officials have suspended their search for six people who were believed to be missing in the Strait of Georgia in waters near Vancouver after a charter boat sank on Sunday. A spokesperson for the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Vic...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 9:45 a.m. Canada will learn its next FIFA World Cup opponent tonight when the Netherlands takes on Morocco in the round of 32. Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time winner li...
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In the news today: Canada beats South Africa, NWT wildfire evacuation, AI at the UN
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Fans erupt with joy after Canada defeats South Africa in World Cup knockout game Fans across the country joyfully roared for Canada after it beat South Africa 1-0 ...
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World
3 firefighters killed in blazes along Colorado-Utah border are identified
BEAVER, Utah (AP) - The three firefighters killed over the weekend in wildfires along the Colorado-Utah border were part of a crew that goes into remote areas to quickly put out new fires, federal officials said Monday. The three were kil...
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Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal
NEW YORK (AP) - Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government's widening gambling investigation, authorities said Monday. When he was playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2...
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Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump. The 5-4 decision rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half t...
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