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Red Deer area getting nearly $45 million for two continuing care projects
Two continuing care projects in Red Deer and Red Deer County are among those to receive provincial dollars towards completion.The Government of Alberta shared Wednesday that it is investing $400 million to deliver more than 1,100 new continuing care spaces. That includes 113 spaces between the two local projects.Those ...
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Returns for debate May 12
Tents could be banned from lakefront as Sylvan Lake council passes first reading of bylaw
Sylvan Lake town council unanimously approved first reading of its parks bylaw this week.Most notably, if the second and third readings are passed on May 12, the use of tents will be banned along the lakefront.This comes after town administration conducted a full review of the bylaw upon council's request and proposed ...
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Happened on April 19
Red Deer resident charged with impaired driving following collision
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Podcast: Retirement calls for NLL reffing G.O.A.T. and longtime Red Deerian Todd Labranche
Workplace tragedy
Steps for Life Charity Walk set for May 3 in Red Deer
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Red Deer area getting nearly $45 million for two continuing care projects
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Happened on April 19
Red Deer resident charged with impaired driving following collision
Red Deer RCMP have arrested a 34-year-old resident for impaired driving following a multi-vehicle collision earlier this month. Police say on April 19 at 5:40 p.m., they received a call from a local company that reported an employee was driving a work vehicle while impaired. The RCMP also received multiple 911 calls re...
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Workplace tragedy
Steps for Life Charity Walk set for May 3 in Red Deer
The 2026 Steps for Life Charity Walk in honour of the victims of workplace tragedy is just days away.On Saturday, May 2, central Albertans will unite at Bower Ponds Main Stage to take part in the fundraiser put on by Threads of Life.Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. with opening remarks set for 11 a.m., followed by a fiv...
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Red Deer area getting nearly $45 million for two continuing care projects
Two continuing care projects in Red Deer and Red Deer County are among those to receive provincial dollars towards completion.The Government of Alberta shared Wednesday that it is investing $400 million to deliver more than 1,100 new continuing care spaces. That includes 113 spaces between the two local projects.Those ...
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Four charged after alleged break and enter near Ponoka
Ponoka RCMP have charged four males following an alleged break and enter.RCMP report that on April 28, shortly after midnight, officers responded to a call of a break and enter in progress at a rural residence.With assistance from Maskwacis RCMP, Police Dog Services, and remotely piloted aircraft, four suspects were lo...
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Alberta
greening up our province
Alberta Highway Cleanup goes May 2 from 7-5, so drive cautious
Alberta RCMP are requesting motorists take caution this May 2 as there will be thousands of volunteers out cleaning grassy areas around provincial highways.More than 12,000 people are expected out for the annual highway cleanup event, with 8,000 of them children representing clubs like 4H, the Junior Forest Wardens, an...
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16 members
Alberta names members to Teachers Advisory Council
The Government of Alberta has appointed to a new Teachers Advisory Council.The TAC will help shape K-12 education policy and have 16 members, according to a release."As classrooms grow more complex, this teacher advisory council will play a key role in helping Alberta's government deliver meaningful, classroom-foc...
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Alberta's Smith lauds new major Canada-U.S. oil pipeline permit, citing advocacy
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a key approval for a cross-border oil pipeline project to deliver more of the province's crude to the United States is coming after years of advocacy from her government. U.S. President Donald Trump has si...
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Annual Highway cleanup
Alberta RCMP increasing highway patrols Saturday, May 2
Over 12,000 youth will be cleaning up Alberta highways on Saturday, May 2.Multiple youth clubs and programs, including 4H Clubs and Junior Forest Wardens, are expected to take part in the province's annual highway clean-up, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., collecting garbage to raise funds for their organization.Each group is su...
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Local Sports
Annual meet
Special Olympics Olds & District to host Rubber Ducky Classic Swim Meet on Sunday
Special Olympics Olds & District is hosting their annual Rubber Ducky Classic Swim Meet this weekend.On Sunday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., they'll host the swim meet at the Olds Aquatic Centre.It's described as an open competition that welcomes athletes of all abilities and skill levels. In addition to swimmi...
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13 points in 10 games
Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph named WHL Player of the Month
Lacombe's Daxon Rudolph has been named the Western Hockey League Player of the Month.The 18-year-old defenceman, who plays for the Prince Albert Raiders, scored six goals and seven assists for 13 points in 10 games in April.Rudolph and the Raiders are in the midst of a 2-2 tie with the Medicine Hat Tigers in the best-o...
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New voice leading the way
RDP Kings basketball hires Anthony Skepple as head coach
Red Deer Polytechnic has hired a new head coach to lead the way for the Kings' basketball team.On Wednesday, they named Anthony Skepple as head coach for the upcoming 2026-27 season.He said he's he's excited to join the Kings program and to help develop a young core group of players."For [my wife and I], the move ...
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Canada
Feds to announce funding for Canada Soccer national training centre: source
OTTAWA - The federal government is set to make a major funding announcement for a Canada Soccer national training centre today. A government source, who did not disclose how much funding will be announced, says the money will go to plan, design and pre...
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In the news today: Diversifying Canada's economy, Refugee health, Fort Mac wildfire
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Bank of Canada head 'encouraged' by Ottawa's efforts to diversify economy Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he's "encouraged" by the federal government's ...
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'Who we are': Albertans remember Fort McMurray wildfire 10 years later
FORT MCMURRAY - Rob Rice says many residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., still can't stand the smell of campfire. It reminds them of the treacherous drive a decade ago through a tunnel of flames as, in their rear-view mirrors, they watched the massive wil...
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'Ash, smoke and flames everywhere': Memories of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire
FORT MCMURRAY - A massive wildfire quickly spread into the oilsands city of Fort McMurray, Alta., on May 3, 2016. It forced more than 90,000 people out of the region, damaged or levelled 2,500 homes and scorched nearly 5,900 square kilometres of fore...
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'Denial of care': Doctors worry about refugees as payment requirements take effect
TORONTO - Refugees now have to pay out of pocket for part of their drug prescriptions, mental health counselling, dental services, vision care and health equipment - including wheelchairs - as changes to a federal program take effect. For decades, Can...
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Bank of Canada head 'encouraged' by Ottawa's efforts to diversify economy
OTTAWA - Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he's "encouraged" by the federal government's efforts to diversify the economy and protect it against increasingly common shocks to global trade. He also says Ottawa's fiscal update, tabled earlier thi...
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World
Man jailed after being charged with attempted murder in stabbings of Jewish men in London
LONDON (AP) - A 45-year-old man was charged Friday with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London, the latest in a string of attacks that have sparked fear and anger in Britain's Jewish community. Essa Suleiman was rem...
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North Texas man executed as his cousin claims he was shooter in fatal 2008 robbery
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - A North Texas man who claimed he wasn't the shooter in a fatal robbery that killed two people nearly 18 years ago and who said prosecutors misused rap lyrics he wrote to secure his death sentence was executed Thursday evening. ...
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Florida man executed for the killing of his brother's teenage stepdaughter nearly 50 years ago
STARKE, Fla. (AP) - A Florida man convicted of beating and choking his brother's 13-year-old stepdaughter to death nearly 50 years ago was executed Thursday evening. James Ernest Hitchcock, 70, was pronounced dead at 6:12 p.m. following a...
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