New benchmark also set for quarter
CPKC establishes new monthly record for June in grain shipments across the country
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) set a new monthly record in June, transporting almost three million metric tonnes of Canadian grain and grain products.In a statement Tuesday, the company said it moved 2.8 million metric tonnes last month surpassing the old mark estabished in June 2020.CPKC said second quarter figur...
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2026-27 school year
Province unveils central Alberta schools to have classroom complexity teams this fall
The Government of Alberta has unveiled which schools will have classroom complexity teams for the upcoming 2026-27 school year and how many each will have.According to a report, Red Deer Public Schools will get 11 teams, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools will get nine, Chinook's Edge School Division will get two, Clea...
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Cutting costs
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says party is focused on affordability during Red Deer stop
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2026-27 school year
Province unveils central Alberta schools to have classroom complexity teams this fall
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Red Deer and Area
free event runs 1-4 p.m.
Care for Newcomers hosts Sports Day this Thursday
All are welcome to a free Sports Day event this Thursday, hosted by Care for Newcomers.The event is part of the Meet Me at the Park series, and will provide attendees the chance to try numerous Canadian summer sports.It's all taking place at the Eastview Estates Community Hall, from 1-4 p.m."This free, family-frie...
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Cutting costs
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says party is focused on affordability during Red Deer stop
Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre was in Red Deer on Monday, where he presented a message of improving affordability in Canada.He, alongside Red Deer MP Burton Bailey, received a tour of a grain fractionation facility at Permolex located in the Edgar Industrial Park.Poilievre said in a speech to those in atten...
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2026-27 school year
Province unveils central Alberta schools to have classroom complexity teams this fall
The Government of Alberta has unveiled which schools will have classroom complexity teams for the upcoming 2026-27 school year and how many each will have.According to a report, Red Deer Public Schools will get 11 teams, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools will get nine, Chinook's Edge School Division will get two, Clea...
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Ticket bought in Stettler
Red Deer man wins over $884K on lottery ticket
A Red Deer man is now $884,629.60 richer after winning the Lightning Lotto draw back in April. Boro G., who bought his ticket from Stettler Gas Bar, won the prize by matching all five numbers in the selection for the April 15 draw, according to the Western Canada Lottery Corporation. He was shocked to see that he had w...
Jul 06, 2026
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Alberta
Sharing what they learned
Province uses AI tools to rebuild decades-old technology
The Government of Alberta announced they've accelerated the rebuilding of decades-old technology using advanced artificial intelligence tools.These tools are from companies like Google and Anthropic, which allowed the province to accomplish their goal in hours, which once took years to do.These tools help protect criti...
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New benchmark also set for quarter
CPKC establishes new monthly record for June in grain shipments across the country
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) set a new monthly record in June, transporting almost three million metric tonnes of Canadian grain and grain products.In a statement Tuesday, the company said it moved 2.8 million metric tonnes last month surpassing the old mark estabished in June 2020.CPKC said second quarter figur...
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Premium brand
Province unveils new official logo for Alberta Whisky
The Government of Alberta unveiled the official Alberta Whisky logo, which they say will serve as a trusted mark of a made-in-Alberta, premium world-class spirit.The logo, which was selected in collaboration with industry partners, includes images of Alberta grains, water and landscapes within the provincial shield.&qu...
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Verification to take place for separatist referendum petition
Elections Alberta says it will verify a separatist referendum petition by July 27, following a court ruling last week. The petition -- which was quashed in May over provincial law and First Nations consultation issues -- will now be checked while that original ruling is appealed. The advocacy group Stay Free Alberta cl...
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free event runs 1-4 p.m.
Care for Newcomers hosts Sports Day this Thursday
All are welcome to a free Sports Day event this Thursday, hosted by Care for Newcomers.The event is part of the Meet Me at the Park series, and will provide attendees the chance to try numerous Canadian summer sports.It's all taking place at the Eastview Estates Community Hall, from 1-4 p.m."This free, family-frie...
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Successes and changes coming
WHL commissioner comes out with annual State-of-the-League report
The head of the Western Hockey League has come out with his annual report on the 2025-26 season of play.Commissioner Dan Near outlined some of the accomplishments and proposed changes, based on feedback, that will take place for the upcoming season."More than 3.2 million fans attended regular season WHL games this...
Jul 01, 2026
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WHL announces changes
Rebels announce full 2026-27 schedule
The Red Deer Rebels unveiled their full schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 WHL season.This season marks the 35th season in franchise history, which begins on Friday, September 18, when they face the Calgary Hitmen at the Scotiabank Saddledome.The home opener will then take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, when they host the...
Jun 30, 2026
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Canada
Carney names his principal secretary and a Conservative MP to Senate
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has named his principal secretary Tom Pitfield to the Senate and says he is dropping the non-partisan criteria for appointments to the upper chamber. Pitfield is one of four new appointments to the Senate announced T...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 12:01 p.m. Today's World Cup action is underway in Atlanta, with defending champion Argentina facing Egypt in a round of 16 game. The winner faces Switzerland or Colombia in the ...
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NATO looks to Saab to build up to 10 surveillance planes using Canadian jets
ANKARA - NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance is looking to work with Swedish manufacturer Saab on up to 10 radar jets largely built in Canada. Rutte told an audience at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, that its current fleet is to be ...
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In the news today: Carney arrives at NATO, Renata Ford dies, Raptors announcement
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney arrives in Turkey for high-level NATO talks with German, South Korean leaders Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Ankara, Turkey, where he's set to ha...
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Switzerland takes on Colombia in Vancouver's last hurrah at World Cup
VANCOUVER - Vancouver is set to host its seventh and final World Cup match today, in a final hurrah at BC Place for an event that galvanized the city's diaspora communities and drew thousands of fans from across the country and the globe. The round-of-...
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CP NewsAlert: B.C. may 'use the courts' to sue over Tumbler Ridge shooting
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government has hired lawyers in both in B.C. and California to pursue legal action to hold OpenAI accountable for its part in the shooting where eight victims were killed in Tumbler Ridge. Attorney General Niki Sharma ...
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World
Sen. Bernie Sanders says Platner should drop out of the Senate race after sexual assault allegation
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday became the latest and most notable lawmaker to pull support for Maine U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner following an allegation of sexual assault, adding to a chorus of calls for him to step aside ...
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Reform UK's Farage says he'll quit as lawmaker and seek reelection amid donation allegations
LONDON (AP) - Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced Tuesday that he will quit his seat in Parliament and seek reelection in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars' worth of donations. The un...
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French court clears way for far-right leader Le Pen to run in 2027
PARIS (AP) - A Paris appeals court cleared the way Tuesday for popular far-right leader Marine Le Pen to possibly run for the French presidency next year but said she must wear an electronic monitor after finding her guilty of embezzling public funds. ...
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