4-2
Rebels edge Oil Kings in preseason finale
It's early, but it appears the hard work the Rebels have put in throughout training camp paid off in the team's preseason finale.On Friday night, Red Deer defeated their Central Division rival Edmonton Oil Kings 4-2 to gain their second exhibition victory at the Centrium.Rebels rookie Paxson Madill led the way offensiv...
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'Canada is everyone, for everyone': Carney meets with Alberta remain campaigners
BANFF - The head of the Forever Canadian group campaigning for Alberta to remain in the federation said Friday Prime Minister Mark Carney has been a "calm" and "reassuring" presence for Albertans. Thomas Lukaszuk, a former deputy premier of Alberta, sa...
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Monday, Sept. 14
Town of Blackfalds to host annual Community Info Expo
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First location in Western Canada
Highly visual 'Museum of Illusions' opens at West Edmonton Mall
Seven finalists
Agri-Trade Equipment Expo announces 2026 Ag Innovations finalists
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Partnership with City
Telus reports progress made on fibre-optic infrastructure rollout
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Monday, Sept. 14
Town of Blackfalds to host annual Community Info Expo
The Town of Blackfalds is set to host its annual Community Info Expo on Monday, Sept. 14.The purpose of the event each year is to introduce community members to organizations, in town and throughout local communities and their services.The Expo is set for 6 p.m. at the Blackfalds Community Centre and is free to attend....
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Seven finalists
Agri-Trade Equipment Expo announces 2026 Ag Innovations finalists
With the Agri-Trade Equipment Expo around the corner, they've announced the finalists for the Ag Innovations Competition.The competition, which will take place Thursday, November 12, at 3 p.m. at the Centrium, will feature seven finalists who will showcase cutting-edge agricultural technologies.They will compete for $2...
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Partnership with City
Telus reports progress made on fibre-optic infrastructure rollout
A project to bring fibre-optic internet infrastructure to Red Deer has made significant progress.Brian Bettis, Vice President of Customer and Community Growth at Telus, said over the past year more than 10,000 homes in the community have been connected to the network."We are well underway," Bettis said on Fri...
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courage on multiple levels
Walk A Mile: Reigniting the conversation around gender-based violence
Red Deer's annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event went downtown on Friday, resparking the conversation about gender-based violence.The event is known, of course, for its striking visual, which is mostly men walking a mile down public sidewalks in high heels, and usually of the red variety.It's also known for raising mon...
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Alberta
'Canada is everyone, for everyone': Carney meets with Alberta remain campaigners
BANFF - The head of the Forever Canadian group campaigning for Alberta to remain in the federation said Friday Prime Minister Mark Carney has been a "calm" and "reassuring" presence for Albertans. Thomas Lukaszuk, a former deputy premier of Alberta, sa...
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Online, TV, radio, billboards
Alberta government launches $4M ad campaign ahead of fall separation referendum
Alberta's government says it has launched a $4-million advertising campaign urging citizens vote to stay in Canada in next month's referendum. The campaign will advertise online, on TV and radio, and on billboards.The premier's office says it's important Albertans understand what's at stake when they vote on 10 referen...
Sep 11, 2026
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World Suicide Prevention Day
Primary Care Alberta reports over 720,000 lives claimed by suicide globally each year
Primary Care Alberta is raising awareness about the impacts of suicide as today marks World Suicide Prevention Day.They report that suicide claims over 720,000 lives worldwide each year, affecting individuals, families, workplaces and communities.They explained it's important to talk openly about suicide."Compassi...
Sep 10, 2026
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deadline to apply is oct. 29
Alberta Blue Cross launches 2026 Faces of Wellness program
An Alberta Blue Cross program is looking for Albertans who champion wellness.This year's edition of its Faces of Wellness program will give winners the chance to choose a charity to receive a donation, on top of the cash prize for each winner.Whether it's mental health, inclusive spaces, or supporting others through li...
Sep 10, 2026
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4-2
Rebels edge Oil Kings in preseason finale
It's early, but it appears the hard work the Rebels have put in throughout training camp paid off in the team's preseason finale.On Friday night, Red Deer defeated their Central Division rival Edmonton Oil Kings 4-2 to gain their second exhibition victory at the Centrium.Rebels rookie Paxson Madill led the way offensiv...
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second in super-senior category
Red Deer golfer finishes ninth at 2026 Canadian Men's Senior Championship
Red Deer's Ken Griffith finished tied for ninth following the conclusion of the 2026 Canadian Men's Senior Championship and second in the super-senior category. The four-day tournament took place at the Niakwa Country Club in Winnipeg, Man. where Griffith shot six over par, including one under par in the final round. H...
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4-1
Rebels earn first preseason victory over Hurricanes
The Red Deer Rebels earned their first victory of the preseason, defeating the Lethbridge Hurricanes 4-1 on Thursday night.Led offensively by Cameron Kuzma and Poul Andersen, the Rebels lit up the score sheet.Rebels forward Nolan Schmidt opened the scoring with under seven minutes to go in the first period.Nearly two a...
Sep 11, 2026
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Canada
Ottawa begins rolling out long-awaited supplemental funding for national sport groups
OTTAWA - The federal government is rolling out more money for amateur sports organizations and will host a national "playground to podium" summit for stakeholders this fall. Secretary of state for sport Adam van Koeverden announced Friday that Alpine C...
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Teresa Wat becomes sixth legislator to join new party of former B.C. Conservatives
VICTORIA - The newest member of a still-unnamed party acknowledged she and five other former provincial Conservative legislators are in for the "long-haul" if they want to throw out British Columbia's NDP government, while urging others to join them. T...
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Ottawa ends permanent residency exemption for refugees with undeclared family
OTTAWA - The immigration minister has quietly ended a policy that helped some refugees sponsor their children or partners for permanent residency, while offering refugee advocates no explanation for the change. The temporary policy allowed certain refu...
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No need to set time limit for sentencing proceedings, Supreme Court of Canada rules
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says a man is entitled to a reduction in his sentence for sexual assault because the post-verdict sentencing phase of the case took too long. But the top court also says there is no need for a set time limit for det...
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Conversations on trade with U.S. officials haven't stopped: LeBlanc
BANFF - Conversations between Canadian and American officials have not stopped, even if no formal trade talks are currently scheduled, Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Friday. LeBlanc was in Banff, Alta., on Friday for the two-day Libera...
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Thousands sign petition calling on Edmonton Oilers to reverse Formenton signing
EDMONTON - An online petition calling on the Edmonton Oilers to reverse the signing of Alex Formenton had collected more than 19,000 signatures as of Friday morning. The petition was started by longtime Oilers superfan Mary Loewen, known as "Mama Stanl...
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World
North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea after rivals' military drill it sees as provocation
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Saturday, its neighbors said, a day after the U.S., South Korea and Japan ended their trilateral military drill that North Korea views as a provoca...
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Mississippi police arrest a man in the death of Tasia Fortune
Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month. Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney said at a news conference Friday that police had secured search and arrest wa...
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UK lawmakers vote down bill to allow assisted dying in England and Wales
LONDON (AP) - U.K. lawmakers on Friday voted down legislation to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives. Following an impassioned four-hour debate in the elected House of Commons, the Terminally Ill ...
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