grades 6-8 in northeast red deer
Timber Ridge school project moves to design stage
A new middle school planned for northeast Red Deer has moved into the design stage.Timber Ridge, part of Red Deer Public Schools, will serve Grades 6-8 and have a capacity of 605 students.It's one of 41 schools the provincial government recently shared are being fast-tracked through the Schools Now Program, and one of ...
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Fancy Women's Bike Ride(s) back in Red Deer for third year
Get your wheels out, put on your helmet, and head out for the latest upcoming Fancy Women Bike Ride.In 2024, the Red Deer Association for Bicycle Commuting (RDABC) brought the idea of a 'fancy women bike ride' to central Alberta, in partnership with Red Deer Public Library.It has become a summer tradition, now in its t...
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grades 6-8 in northeast red deer
Timber Ridge school project moves to design stage
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Fancy Women's Bike Ride(s) back in Red Deer for third year
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October 2024
Trial date set for Maskwacis man charged in Wetaskiwin stabbing
A trial date has been set for a man charged in an alleged stabbing incident in Wetaskiwin nearly two years ago.Nicholas Morin, 29, of Maskwacis, is scheduled for trial in Wetaskiwin Court of Justice on Oct. 19, 2026.It was on Oct. 28, 2024, around midnight, when Wetaskiwin police responded to a 911 call stating a male ...
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grades 6-8 in northeast red deer
Timber Ridge school project moves to design stage
A new middle school planned for northeast Red Deer has moved into the design stage.Timber Ridge, part of Red Deer Public Schools, will serve Grades 6-8 and have a capacity of 605 students.It's one of 41 schools the provincial government recently shared are being fast-tracked through the Schools Now Program, and one of ...
49m ago
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chance to gear up
Fancy Women's Bike Ride(s) back in Red Deer for third year
Get your wheels out, put on your helmet, and head out for the latest upcoming Fancy Women Bike Ride.In 2024, the Red Deer Association for Bicycle Commuting (RDABC) brought the idea of a 'fancy women bike ride' to central Alberta, in partnership with Red Deer Public Library.It has become a summer tradition, now in its t...
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July 2025 Incident
"Prolific offender" sentenced in stolen vehicle incident near Dickson Dam
A Penhold man police describe as a prolific offender, has been sentenced to just over a year in jail following a stolen vehicle incident near Dickson Dam last summer. Jordan Glasgow, 26, was sentenced in Red Deer Court of Justice on July 3, 2026, to 390 days in jail after pleading guilty to counts of possess property o...
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Alberta
Oilsands emissions on track to outpace reductions from Pathways project: economist
CALGARY - An environmental economist says the oilsands sector is on track for a "fairly significant" increase in greenhouse gas emissions, even with the Pathways carbon storage project moving forward. Dave Sawyer, who is with the Canadian Climate Inst...
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Plenty of upcoming sunshine
Primary Care Alberta offers tips to stay safe in the heat
Now that the heat has arrived, Primary Care Alberta is offering tips for residents to remain safe and healthy when attending outdoor events this summer. Whether you're headed to an outdoor concert or to your local fair, officials say a few simple precautions can help you make the most of it. These include staying hydra...
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Alberta, Ottawa and oilsands companies reach Pathways agreement
CALGARY - The Alberta government, Ottawa and five major oilsands producers have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the multibillion-dollar Pathways carbon capture and storage project. The Pathways project is a condition for a new West Coa...
Jul 13, 2026
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Government aims to box out grey market
Regulated iGaming market goes live in Alberta
Alberta's regulated iGaming system is now live, starting the race for private sports betting companies and online casinos to stake their shares in the provincial gambling market.It makes Alberta the second province to officially open the doors to private online gambling operators, behind Ontario.Nearly 50 companies pai...
Jul 13, 2026
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Fancy Women's Bike Ride(s) back in Red Deer for third year
Get your wheels out, put on your helmet, and head out for the latest upcoming Fancy Women Bike Ride.In 2024, the Red Deer Association for Bicycle Commuting (RDABC) brought the idea of a 'fancy women bike ride' to central Alberta, in partnership with Red Deer Public Library.It has become a summer tradition, now in its t...
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Red Deer U19 softball team headed to Western Canadian Championship
The U19 Red Deer Rage will vie for a major title at the upcoming Western Canadian Championship.The tournament takes place Aug. 6-9 in Ladysmith, B.C.The Rage earned their way into the ship by winning silver at this past weekend's U19B provincials in Devon.Red Deer came up just short in the final, falling 4-1 to Medicin...
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Red Deer's Nathan Flewelling named MVP of MLB All-Star Futures Game
Red Deer's Nathan Flewelling was named MVP of the MLB All-Star Futures Game over the weekend. The 19-year-old Tampa Bay Rays prospect delivered a two-run homer to help the American League to a 6-1 win. According to Baseball Canada, Flewelling is just the second Canadian to earn this honour, after Rene Tosoni did it in ...
Jul 13, 2026
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Canada
U.S. moves to slap more tariffs on fresh Canadian mushrooms
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Commerce is moving to slap more tariffs on fresh mushrooms grown in Canada. A fact sheet provided by Mushrooms Canada says the U.S. department's preliminary antidumping duty determination proposes an 8.26 per cent ta...
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Oilsands emissions on track to outpace reductions from Pathways project: economist
CALGARY - An environmental economist says the oilsands sector is on track for a "fairly significant" increase in greenhouse gas emissions, even with the Pathways carbon storage project moving forward. Dave Sawyer, who is with the Canadian Climate Inst...
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Ottawa to create facility for military drone research in Quebec
MIRABEL - The federal government is creating a research facility to advance Canada's military capabilities with drones. National Defence Minister David McGuinty was in Mirabel, Que., home to a major aerospace hub, to make the announcement. A group of 3...
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Sentencing for man whose driving while high on mushrooms prompted 50 calls to 911
NELSON - A man whose dangerous driving while high on mushrooms prompted about 50 calls to 911 before he rammed an off-duty police officer's vehicle has been sentenced in British Columbia. Jivat Aragon-Martinez of Alberta was given a conditional sentenc...
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People with cardiovascular conditions at risk in heat: Heart and Stroke Foundation
TORONTO - The Heart and Stroke Foundation says the heat wave hitting Central Canada can be especially dangerous for people with cardiovascular conditions. The foundation says extreme heat puts more strain on the heart as it works to get more blood to ...
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Vancouver police praise teen victim's family after Kane Carter murder sentencing
VANCOUVER - Vancouver police are lauding family members, investigators and prosecutors who "did not give up" in finding justice for teenager Alfred Wong, who was killed by a stray bullet in 2018. The police reaction comes after Kane Carter was handed c...
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World
Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has been sworn in to finish his term
WASHINGTON (AP) - Darline Graham, the sister of the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, was sworn in to the Senate on Tuesday afternoon - filling the seat just three days after her brother's death. Graham was appointed by South Caro...
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Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings
BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) - Trump administration officials told Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings within a week, people familiar with the decision said Tuesday. The order cam...
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Kylian Mbappé in for France in World Cup semifinals against Spain after 'slight' ankle injury
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Kylian Mbappé is in France's starting lineup for Tuesday's World Cup semifinal match against Spain after the striker exited in the 77th minute of the team's quarterfinal win over Morocco. Mbappé scored his eighth g...
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