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Air Spray training around Red Deer Regional Airport
Red Deer Regional Airport says one of its local partners, Air Spray, has begun to conduct spring training.That's why you may have seen this past weekend, and may continue to see, different aircraft circling the sky around Springbrook."Red Deer Regional Airport would like to inform the community that Air Spray, a v...
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Back in the series
Rebels victorious in Game 4 to avoid sweep
With their backs against the wall, the Red Deer Rebels responded in a big way.On Wednesday night, in front of their home crowd, the Rebels beat the Prince Albert Raiders 4-3 to win Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.Despite getting outshot 38-13, the Rebels found a way to win to extend the best-of-seven ser...
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Last seen Jan. 15
Missing: Courtney Cattleman, 17, of Maskwacis
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Podcast: Citizenship Judge James Clover on welcoming 122 new Canadians
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Air Spray training around Red Deer Regional Airport
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Prevention, Access, Recovery, and Coordination
Safe Harbour officially hands over shelter keys, establishes accessible navigation hub
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Red Deer and Area
Last seen Jan. 15
Missing: Courtney Cattleman, 17, of Maskwacis
The Maskwacis RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding missing 17-year-old Courtney Cattleman.She was last seen on Jan. 15 on Montana First Nation wearing a black sweatshirt and grey sweatpants. Mounties say Cattleman is known to frequent the Edmonton and Maskwacis areas and they worried for her wellbeing.She i...
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Air Spray training around Red Deer Regional Airport
Red Deer Regional Airport says one of its local partners, Air Spray, has begun to conduct spring training.That's why you may have seen this past weekend, and may continue to see, different aircraft circling the sky around Springbrook."Red Deer Regional Airport would like to inform the community that Air Spray, a v...
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Prevention, Access, Recovery, and Coordination
Safe Harbour officially hands over shelter keys, establishes accessible navigation hub
April 1 marks day one of post-shelter life for Red Deer's Safe Harbour Society.As reported in December, and followed up on last week, Safe Harbour has been getting set to hand over operations of the shelter to Hope Mission.Safe Harbour says the transition becoming official means it will now expand its role in the areas...
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December 2025 (un)employment data released for Alberta sub-regions
New unemployment and employment numbers are being shared for Alberta's various sub-regions.Monthly, numbers are issued for Alberta's seven main economic regions, but these new numbers from December 2025 offer a look into some other municipalities -- including Lacombe and Sylvan Lake.The data is presented as a three-mon...
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hidden inside briefcases
70 bricks of suspect cocaine seized at Coutts border crossing
The Canada Border Services Agency shared Thursday that it recently seized 86.9 kg of suspected cocaine at the Coutts border crossing.CBSA officers were examining a commercial truck on Feb. 15; it had been declared that the truck was carrying produce bound for Calgary.During the search, officers found 70 bricks of suspe...
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others can purchase one
April 7 next date for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, for those at higher risk
The Government of Alberta is reminding Albertans of upcoming eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations.Starting April 7, eligible Albertans can receive an additional immunization at no cost at participating pharmacies or Primary Care Alberta public health clinics.According to the province, eligibility criteria is in line w...
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Environment
Earthquake hits north of Edmonton
There was an earthquake in Alberta on April 1, and that's no joke.According to Earthquakes Canada, the Magnitude 4.5 tremor struck around 5:30 p.m., 18 km northeast of Morinville.There are reports of it being lightly felt as far south as Bowden, and in other areas like Whitecourt, Lesser Slave Lake, and Lakeland Provin...
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Modernize and build facilities
Province allocates $9 million to local seed co-operatives
The provincial government announced they're investing $9 million over the next three years for capital projects at local seed co-operatives to help address aging infrastructure.If passed, the funds would come from the 2026 budget and be allocated to the Co-operative Seed Processors program to help co-operative and muni...
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Recognizing accomplishments
RDP honours student athletes, coaches, and staff at annual Athletics Awards night
Red Deer Polytechnic honoured its student athletes, coaches, and staff, recognizing their sporting achievements at the annual Athletics Awards night on Wednesday.This includes not only what they were able to accomplish in their respective sports but also in the classroom and in the community."The RDP Athletics Awa...
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Back in the series
Rebels victorious in Game 4 to avoid sweep
With their backs against the wall, the Red Deer Rebels responded in a big way.On Wednesday night, in front of their home crowd, the Rebels beat the Prince Albert Raiders 4-3 to win Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.Despite getting outshot 38-13, the Rebels found a way to win to extend the best-of-seven ser...
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Nine members
Several U15 AAA Red Deer Rebels selected to play in 2026 Alberta Cup
A total of nine members of the U15 AAA Red Deer Rebels squad will compete in the upcoming 2026 Alberta Cup.The annual tournament put on by Hockey Alberta, which takes place in Red Deer from April 23-26, will feature 120 athletes representing their region in the showcase.Among those from the Rebels are forward Madden Da...
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Canada
B.C. Appeals Court sides with First Nation over Aboriginal title on Nootka Island
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Court of Appeal says a lower court judge used an "arbitrary boundary" to determine a First Nation's Aboriginal title over a swath of Nootka Island off western Vancouver Island. A three-judge panel says the B.C. Supreme Court made ...
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Tory MP echoes calls for Carney to apologize to Grassy Narrows over protest remarks
OTTAWA - The Conservative critic for Indigenous Services is echoing calls for Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize to Grassy Narrows First Nation after he said he could "outlast" a protester raising concerns about mercury poisoning in her community....
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B.C. faces 'complete opposition' after telling First Nations of plan to suspend DRIPA
British Columbia's government has proposed suspending its Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, according to two sources in a meeting between Premier David Eby and First Nations leaders. One of the sources told The Canadian Press a three...
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B.C. Premier David Eby temporarily replaces spokesperson with identical twin
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby hasn't had to familiarize himself with a new face in his office after deputy director of communications James Smith left for another job - he simply tapped Smith's identical twin brother, George. The brothe...
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Candidate ends his bid for Conservative nomination in Poilievre's former riding
OTTAWA - The man who announced he was seeking the Conservative nomination in Pierre Poilievre's former riding of Carleton in February now says he's dropping out of the race. Blair Turner, a police officer from the Ottawa area, ran for the Tories in Ott...
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Legault attends his last sitting at legislature as Quebec premier
QUÉBEC - François Legault is attending what is likely his last sitting at the legislature as Quebec premier. The national assembly is on recess next week and the Coalition Avenir Québec is scheduled to choose a new leader on April 12. Either Christin...
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World
Colorado court orders resentencing for former county clerk in election fraud scheme
DENVER (AP) - A Colorado appeals court ruled Thursday that a former county clerk convicted in a scheme that sought to prove fraud in the 2020 presidential election should be resentenced because a judge wrongly punished her for statements protected as f...
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Tiger Woods turns down Ryder Cup captain's job and seeks treatment out of country
Tiger Woods formally turned down the Ryder Cup captaincy Wednesday as he steps away from golf activities, and a Florida judge approved his motion to leave the country to seek treatment. The developments come one day after Woods entered a not guilty ple...
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Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunami
MANADO, Indonesia (AP) - An undersea magnitude 7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from their homes, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami Thursday. Strong shaking lasting 10 to 20 sec...
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