Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre
Go Blue Open House to bring community together for Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Go Blue Open House, which is set to take place at the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre and the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence, is meant to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month.On Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., families and members of the public are invited to join an afternoon of fun, conne...
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Alberta invests $10M in projects to improve primary care
Alberta is investing $10 million in projects aimed at improving access to primary care and finding new ways to deliver health services across the province.The funding is available through the Primary Care Innovation Fund, which supports projects designed to make care easier to access, connect patients with supports ear...
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Ceremony on Oct. 5
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Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre
Go Blue Open House to bring community together for Child Abuse Prevention Month
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National Rent Report
Red Deer average asking rent climbs to $1,614 in September
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Ceremony on Oct. 5
WCPS launches Introduction to Welding Camp for Indigenous students
Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) recently launched a new program aimed at creating opportunities for Indigenous students to learn skilled trades.On Oct. 5, the division unveiled its "Introduction to Welding Camp" in partnership with Metrax Indigenous.The camp was made possible through the innovative Mobile We...
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Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre
Go Blue Open House to bring community together for Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Go Blue Open House, which is set to take place at the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre and the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence, is meant to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month.On Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., families and members of the public are invited to join an afternoon of fun, conne...
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National Rent Report
Red Deer average asking rent climbs to $1,614 in September
Red Deer saw an uptick in average asking rent in September, according to the National Rent Report by Rentals.ca and Urbanation.Red Deer was ranked 52nd among 60 Canadian markets for average rent by city and unit type in September. Red Deer was ranked 53rd in August and 52nd in July.Average rent in Red Deer in September...
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Winter outlook
Farmers' Almanac predicts warmer than normal winter on the Prairies
With the winter season around the corner, central Albertans hoping for a milder winter may have a reason to celebrate. The 2026-27 Farmers' Almanac winter forecast is calling for warmer-than-normal temperatures across the Prairies, offering a potentially welcome reprieve from the region's typically frigid winter weathe...
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Alberta invests $10M in projects to improve primary care
Alberta is investing $10 million in projects aimed at improving access to primary care and finding new ways to deliver health services across the province.The funding is available through the Primary Care Innovation Fund, which supports projects designed to make care easier to access, connect patients with supports ear...
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aupe says changes were cruel
UCP restoring AISH benefits for eligible couples, and simplfying applications
The Alberta Government says it is restoring benefits related to Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) and Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP).They say benefits will be restored for eligible couples, plus they're simplifying applications and advocating for more accessible Employment Insurance, acco...
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Provincial Politics
Thousands of mail-in ballots invalid due to errors in Alberta referendum; officials
With less than two weeks to go until Alberta's referendum, the province's election administrator says more than 3,000 mail-in ballots have been returned with errors that make them invalid. Elections Alberta says some ballot packages were returned with either declaration forms missing, or errors or issues with identific...
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Provincial Politics
Alberta argues voter list changes won't impact upcoming separation referendum vote
The Alberta government is arguing new temporary restrictions on what voter information can be provided to political parties won't impact the upcoming referendum. A lawyer for the province told an Edmonton court today that referendum scrutineers don't need detailed voter information to ensure votes are accurately counte...
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Local Sports
On top of the East
Rebels This Week: Oct. 5-12
FIRST PLACE FEELING! Your Red Deer Rebels start the new week in first place in the WHL Eastern Conference after a Saskatchewan trip that started with a blip before finishing with a pair of impressive wins - led by another chart-topping performance by a star Rebels forward! Wednesday, Sept. 30 - The Rebels started well ...
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mission to reclaim title
80th season underway for historic Innisfail Eagles franchise
The Innisfail Eagles hope to soar to the mountaintop once again for what is the franchise's 80th season. Formed in 1947, the Eagles have an undeniable history of winning, and they just about won it all again this past spring, going down in four straight to Wetaskiwin for the NCHL's Vanberg Cup. They won the Vanberg in ...
Oct 5, 2026
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WHL scoring leader
Rebels Poul Andersen named WHL Player of the Week
Red Deer Rebels forward Poul Andersen has been named the Western Hockey League Player of the Week.The 19-year-old from St. Louis Park, Minn., recorded eight points in three games last week to help the Rebels go 2-1-0-0 in three games through Saskatchewan.He earned an assist on Sept. 30, in a 4-1 loss at Prince Albert b...
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Canada
Tumbler Ridge conspiracy complaint puts focus on messaging and social media firms
NDP Leader David Eby says social media and other companies must be held accountable to report conversations about causing harm after an FBI complaint detailed extensive online conversations involving the Tumbler Ridge shooter as she planned her deadly ...
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Conservative motion seeking more diesel relief defeated in House of Commons
OTTAWA - The Conservative party's proposal to extend federal relief on diesel fuel was voted down in the House of Commons today. Global prices for diesel and gasoline have spiked since the spring as the war in Iran has disrupted fuel shipments from the...
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Fact File: Headlines falsely claim woman approved for MAID because she couldn't cook
This week, media headlines and social media posts claimed a Canadian woman was approved for medical assistance in dying because she lost her ability to cook. The claim stems from an opinion article written by two Canadian psychiatrists who recount the ...
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Canadian corporations encouraged to sign pledge for Indigenous reconciliation
OTTAWA - Private businesses in Canada are being encouraged to sign a declaration committing to strengthening their relationships with Indigenous Peoples and communities. The Corporate Declaration was developed by multiple companies and private entities...
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Author Galloway 'floored' by accuser's emails disclosed in his defamation lawsuit
VANCOUVER - Former University of B.C. professor and author Steven Galloway says he was shocked and "floored" by the contents of emails disclosed in his defamation lawsuit over unproven sexual assault allegations that ended his career. Galloway's testi...
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McGuinty delivers pro-Canada message in Alberta, highlights $8B in funding
EDMONTON - Federal Defence Minister David McGuinty is reminding Albertans of billions of dollars in military spending and that a strong Canada includes a strong Alberta. His comments come as Albertans prepare to vote on Confederation in the Oct. 19 ref...
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World
Tropical Storm Simon forms in the Pacific Ocean off the southwestern coast of Mexico
MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Simon formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean off the southwestern coast of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said. The center of the cyclone was located about 175 miles (285 kilometers) south-southeast of La...
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DNC sues Trump administration, alleging taxpayer-funded ads violate propaganda law
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democratic National Committee on Wednesday sued President Donald Trump's administration for recent television advertisements that promoted his political message while costing taxpayers millions of dollars. The compla...
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Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction shook Spain, has died in hospital
MADRID (AP) - María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her longtime Madrid home sparked nationwide protests across Spain and unleashed a political crisis, died on Wednesday while hospitalized. Spanish Prime Mini...
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