Alleged police shooter identified as 25-year-old from Lethbridge, Alta.
MONTREAL - The alleged shooter in Montreal on Monday has been identified as Seth Scott Hatfield, 25, from Lethbridge, Alta. His name was released by the Quebec coroner on Tuesday, a day after he allegedly exchanged gunfire with police outside a Hilton ...
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Province seeks public input on potential Red Deer River reservoir
The Government of Alberta is inviting the public to provide input on a potential Red Deer River reservoir to improve water capacity.The proposed reservoir near Ardley is meant to strengthen water capacity and reduce the impact of droughts and floods as demand for water in central Alberta increases.It would be located o...
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Province pauses EHS procurement strategy for integrated fire/ambulance service
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30th anniversary of Canadian observance
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Province seeks public input on potential Red Deer River reservoir
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Fire at vacant half-duplex ignites neighbour's calls for action in Red Deer
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More time to plan
Province pauses EHS procurement strategy for integrated fire/ambulance service
Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services, Adriana LaGrange, has directed Alberta's Emergency Health Services (EHS) to halt its current procurement strategy for integrated fire and ambulance service.She said in a statement posted on the social media site 'X' on Monday, that she made the decision because the pro...
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Near Ardley
Province seeks public input on potential Red Deer River reservoir
The Government of Alberta is inviting the public to provide input on a potential Red Deer River reservoir to improve water capacity.The proposed reservoir near Ardley is meant to strengthen water capacity and reduce the impact of droughts and floods as demand for water in central Alberta increases.It would be located o...
20h ago
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public safety risk
Fire at vacant half-duplex ignites neighbour's calls for action in Red Deer
The owner of one half of a duplex in north Red Deer says the other half, which is vacant, has become a public safety issue. Catherine J., who asked us not to include her last name due to safety concerns, said she owns a duplex in the Normandeau neighbourhood in Red Deer, and since November, the other half of the duplex...
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Over 15,000 pounds for food bank
Borouge International E1 Turnaround benefits multiple central Alberta community causes
Borouge International, formerly known as NOVA Chemicals, did its part in giving back to central Alberta causes last week. On Friday, the Borouge International Ethylene One turnaround team, consisting of both permanent employees and contracting partners, gave back to the community during its food drive called 'food moun...
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Alberta
Alleged police shooter identified as 25-year-old from Lethbridge, Alta.
MONTREAL - The alleged shooter in Montreal on Monday has been identified as Seth Scott Hatfield, 25, from Lethbridge, Alta. His name was released by the Quebec coroner on Tuesday, a day after he allegedly exchanged gunfire with police outside a Hilton ...
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Supervision Required
Keep children safe around windows and balconies
Many families cool off by opening windows or going out on balconies in the summer. However, according to Primary Care Alberta (PCA), open windows and balconies can be a serious fall risk to children, who often learn to climb before they walk. Primary Care Alberta (PCA) encourages parents and caregivers to check for an...
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Provincial Politics
Alberta nixes booze price hike after premier, Calgary mayor snipe at each other
The Alberta government says it has directed the provincial liquor regulator to reverse course on hikes to the minimum price of alcohol sold in bars and restaurants. The increase, which took effect earlier this month, mandates higher minimum prices on everything from spirits and liquors to wine, beer and cider. For exam...
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'Reconciliation built over time'
Province's Indigenous minister issues statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Alberta's Minister of Indigenous Relations, Rajan Sawhney, recognized National Indigenous Peoples Day with a prepared statement Sunday morning."Today marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, an opportunity to celebrate the rich cultures, histories and leadership of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples,"...
Jun 21, 2026
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AJHL announces 2026-27 schedule; teams to play Korea University
The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) has unveiled its 2026/27 schedule, featuring some international competition.The upcoming season's exhibition play will include four games for AJHL teams against the visiting Korea University. Those four teams are the Olds Grizzlys (Sept. 2, 6 p.m., Olds Sportsplex), Canmore Eagle...
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Early September hockey
Red Deer Rebels release preseason schedule
The Red Deer Rebels announced their schedule for the 2026 WHL preseason.They will play four exhibition games beginning on Friday, Sept. 4, against the Calgary Hitmen on the road at the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex at 7 p.m., followed by a rematch on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Centrium at 6 p.m.The Rebels will then head to Le...
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Spots filling fast
Registration now open for second annual Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools Golf Tournament
Red Deer Public Schools say spots are filling fast for the second annual Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools Golf Tournament.Registration is now open for the tournament, which is set for Friday, August 14, at Alberta Springs Golf Resort.Check-in will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a barbecue lunch to follow at noon. The t...
Jun 19, 2026
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Canada
Bank of Canada security workers start job action after talks fail
OTTAWA - Security officers at the Bank of Canada began a job action today after talks failed to secure a new collective agreement between the central bank and the union. The Public Service Alliance of Canada says 63 security officers at the Bank of Can...
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Indigenous group seeks help repatriating cultural items from Switzerland
WINNIPEG - A group of First Nations leaders and advocates in Manitoba want help repatriating thousands of Indigenous artifacts from Switzerland. A delegation travelled to the country last year to a private museum to view the collection, which includes...
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So far, so, so good: Organizers, police and others hail Vancouver's World Cup
VANCOUVER - The production director for Vancouver's FIFA Fan Festival says he heard the "complaining and grumbling" from "naysayers" heading into the World Cup. But Paul Runnals says once an event like the tournament gets underway, "everybody forgets a...
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Montreal police, community mourns dead officer
MONTREAL - Montreal police and the association representing officers are mourning the officer who was killed by an active shooter in Montreal on Monday. Police identified the officer as 34-year-old Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, who got his start with th...
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Fewer Canadians see U.S. as 'reliable' as global confidence in Washington sags: poll
WASHINGTON - Most Canadians continue to view the United States unfavourably as global confidence in the U.S. under President Donald Trump continues to slide. That finding comes from new polling by the Pew Research Center that also suggests Trump is rec...
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Montreal shooting victim remembered as devoted father and friend
MONTREAL - Michel Mizrahi had planned to meet with his son on Monday but got caught up in an exchange of fire between Montreal police and a gunman, says Sarah Raskin. Raskin, who is co-director of a synagogue Mizrahi attended for more than 30 years, sa...
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World
US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday. The team will still be required to leave af...
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8 convicted in Texas immigration center shooting and protest are sentenced to decades in prison
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Eight protesters accused by the Justice Department of having ties to antifa were sentenced Tuesday to decades in federal prison over a shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center that wounded a police officer and pros...
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France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave
PARIS (AP) - France recorded its hottest day ever Tuesday as an early heat wave gripped Europe, prompting the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum to restrict visiting hours and disrupting school and transportation schedules in multiple countries. ...
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