wishes are medicine
Podcast: Make-A-Wish offers inside look
Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta was slated to hold the annual Heroes Challenge this September in Red Deer.Unfortunately, it had to be cancelled due to unforeseen and uncontrollable weather-caused issues at the venue.While officials are searching for the best path forward for fundraisers and events in central Alberta, rdne...
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Frustration among citizens
Highway 2 rewidening project continues to generate discussion within Red Deer
Members of the Maskepetoon Waskasoo Legacy League are calling on the Alberta Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors to consider feedback from citizens more seriously when it comes to the widening of Highway 2 near Red Deer. Last Thursday, the Ministry held an open house in Red Deer, where approximately 150 p...
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Justice Jason Neustaeter
Alberta government names new Assistant Chief Justice for central region
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wishes are medicine
Podcast: Make-A-Wish offers inside look
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Red Deer and Area
A new story each day
Counting down the top 10 most memorable local stories of the past decade, as reported by rdnewsNOW
This July, rdnewsNOW.com is celebrating 10 years, continuing a legacy of news at Pattison Media in Red Deer that pre-dates the site by many years and many people.One way we're marking the occasion is by counting down the top 10 most memorable stories of the last decade, as reported by rdnewsNOW.Return each day to this ...
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Justice Jason Neustaeter
Alberta government names new Assistant Chief Justice for central region
Justice Jason Neustaeter has been named the new Assistant Chief Justice for the central region of the Alberta Court of Justice.In an announcement by the Government of Alberta on June 25, they said the appointment was to increase court capacity and a well-supported justice system in central Alberta."Ensuring timely...
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wishes are medicine
Podcast: Make-A-Wish offers inside look
Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta was slated to hold the annual Heroes Challenge this September in Red Deer.Unfortunately, it had to be cancelled due to unforeseen and uncontrollable weather-caused issues at the venue.While officials are searching for the best path forward for fundraisers and events in central Alberta, rdne...
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June 29, 2026
Ticket deadline looming for Red Deer Hospital Lottery dream home
The ticket deadline is fast approaching for this year's Red Deer Hospital Lottery dream home. June 29 is your final chance to buy a ticket or multiple tickets for the 2026 lottery, which is now in its 28th year. This year's dream home, built by Sorento Custom Homes, is valued at nearly $1.2 million and located in the E...
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Alberta
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...
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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...
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12 projects around alberta
Feds announce $20 million Alberta energy sector investment
The Government of Canada announced a $19.4 million investment into the Alberta energy sector on Thursday.Parliamentary Secretary for Natural Resources Canada, Corey Hogan, who is MP for the riding of Calgary Confederation, shared the news from EQUS headquarters in Innisfail.The 12 projects include one involving EQUS' '...
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Entertainment
Country Thunder cancels Calgary festival citing sound restrictions, construction
A major Alberta music festival has cancelled this year's show, citing construction and noise levels. Country Thunder Alberta announced it two days before its shows were set to begin. Festival organizers say they're flushing the festival because they reached an impasse with city officials over decibel levels below the l...
Jun 24, 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...
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Sharing perspectives
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame hosts Diversity in Sport panel
Representatives from diverse backgrounds voiced their opinions during a panel on Wednesday focused on diversity in sport.Hosted by the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, the panel featured Patrick Jarvis, Ross Norton, Cara Currie Hall, Ed Molstad, and Tammy Cunnington, who shared their stories and answered questions from mod...
Jun 24, 2026
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89th and 23rd years
Red Deer Highland Games and CentreFest return this weekend
**Note: CentreFest has moved to Westerner Park (with one exception) due to anticipated weather (same times as listed below)--It's bound to be a busy and fun weekend in downtown Red Deer.The 89th Red Deer Highland Games are back this Saturday, June 27 outside at Central Middle School, and just up the street will be Cent...
Jun 23, 2026
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Canada
Police verify whether Canada's second most-wanted fugitive has been arrested in Spain
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police say they are in touch with Spanish authorities regarding one of Canada's most-wanted fugitives. Police say they are trying to confirm that All Boivin has been arrested in Spain, saying he is believed to be in the res...
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Police misconduct information must be disclosed in criminal case, Supreme Court says
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says information about an Edmonton police detective's past misconduct must be disclosed in the criminal proceedings of a man he helped investigate. A 2015 finding of misconduct against Edmonton Police Service detect...
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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: 12:30 p.m. Iran and Egypt are playing tonight in Seattle despite both countries objecting to the city's World Cup "Pride Match" branding and asking FIFA to cancel related...
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Michael J. Fox and father of Nickelodeon slime among Order of Canada appointments
Michael J. Fox wears his Order of Canada pin everywhere. He wears the little white pin on talk shows; he wears it to meet up with friends - his fellow Canadian New Yorkers Martin Short and Lorne Michaels make sure of it, he quips. And he wore it when ...
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In the news today: Senegal vs. Iraq in Toronto, 24 Sussex plans, Flying Tiger lands
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Senegal, Iraq fans to head to stadium for Toronto's last World Cup group match Toronto is hosting its last group stage match of the FIFA World Cup today, capping ...
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PM Carney says 24 Sussex to be restored with fundraising campaign, design competition
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled plans Friday to restore the prime minister's residence at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa through a national design competition and fundraising campaign. The prime minister said the winning design proposal will be...
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World
Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in arson trial over deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday in the arson case against the man accused of sparking the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles after the jury said it could not agree on a verdict. Prosecutors said they will try again....
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Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) - Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a deal with federal prosecutors that could allow him to avoid a prison term. ...
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Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says 'fans deserve better'
NEW YORK (AP) - Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets on Friday and replaced by Andy Green. New York is 34-47 at the season's midpoint following a six-game losing streak, 15 games behind NL East-leading ...
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