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PPC leader says Albertans should vote for binding referendum on separation for leverage with Ottawa
The leader of the People's Party of Canada, Maxime Bernier, says Albertans should vote this October to commence the legal process to hold a binding provincial referendum on whether or not Alberta should separate from Canada.This is not because he wants Alberta to separate from Canada.In fact, he wants Alberta to remain...
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Wet'suwet'en Tsimshian musician from Red Deer releases debut album
Mercedes Brown is just 15, but she's already carving out a stellar path in music.The Red Deer teen and St. Joseph High School student recently released her debut album, entitled Light the Fire.It contains four tracks: Playing With Fire, No Tomorrow, So What?, and Kwin nedïhk'ayh (Home Awaits You).The latter transl...
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PPC leader says Albertans should vote for binding referendum on separation for leverage with Ottawa
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Month-long fundraiser
Scotia Wealth Management launches CARnivore fundraising campaign for Red Deer Food Bank
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Increase from last month
Red Deer ranked ninth among top Canadian markets in average rent
Red Deer remains one of the most affordable Canadian markets to rent in, despite an uptick in average asking rent in July.According to the National Rent Report by Rentals.ca and Urbanation, Red Deer was ranked 52nd out of 60 Canadian markets for average rent by city and unit type in July. Red Deer was ranked 55th in Ju...
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Demand respect
PPC leader says Albertans should vote for binding referendum on separation for leverage with Ottawa
The leader of the People's Party of Canada, Maxime Bernier, says Albertans should vote this October to commence the legal process to hold a binding provincial referendum on whether or not Alberta should separate from Canada.This is not because he wants Alberta to separate from Canada.In fact, he wants Alberta to remain...
6h ago
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Month-long fundraiser
Scotia Wealth Management launches CARnivore fundraising campaign for Red Deer Food Bank
Scotia Wealth Management has officially launched its CARnivore fundraising campaign.From now until the end of August, central Albertans can donate to the Red Deer Food Bank, with every dollar raised to be matched by Scotia Wealth Management up to $75,000.The month-long fundraiser will wrap up with a community car show ...
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light the fire
Wet'suwet'en Tsimshian musician from Red Deer releases debut album
Mercedes Brown is just 15, but she's already carving out a stellar path in music.The Red Deer teen and St. Joseph High School student recently released her debut album, entitled Light the Fire.It contains four tracks: Playing With Fire, No Tomorrow, So What?, and Kwin nedïhk'ayh (Home Awaits You).The latter transl...
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Healthcare
Alberta radiation technologists concerned with staffing levels for new rules regarding diagnostic tests
Technicians who run diagnostic tests in Alberta's health system are wondering if they have enough people to accommodate changes to the program. Premier Danielle Smith's government now allows patients to book their own diagnostic tests without needing a doctor's referral. But they have to pay for the M-R-I, C-T scan or ...
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Provincial Politics
Alberta ministry facing workplace safety charges in firefighter's 2024 death
Alberta's government is facing workplace safety related charges in the death of a firefighter who was struck by a tree about two years ago while tackling the massive wildfire in Jasper National Park. Alberta Occupational Health and Safety says the wildland firefighter was employed by the minister of forestry and parks ...
Aug 05, 2026
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Allows Feds to fast track approvals
Ottawa moves to list Alberta-backed West Coast pipeline as national interest project
The federal government is advancing the process to designate a proposed oil pipeline to the West Coast as a "national interest" project.Naming a project in the national interest under the Building Canada Act allows the government to fast-track approvals and skirt some environmental laws.A notice published in ...
Aug 05, 2026
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RCMP
Fort Vermilion school supervisor charged with assault with a weapon
FORT VERMILION - A school supervisor in northern Alberta has been charged after a child was struck with a machine belt as part of the school discipline traditionally known as the ``strap.'' Investigators say they learned that the strap was being used at three schools Blumenort Mennonite School, Wilson Prairie Mennonite...
Aug 05, 2026
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Local Sports
CHL Import selection
Rebels sign Swedish defenceman Zeb Lindgren
The Red Deer Rebels announced they've signed Swedish defenceman Zeb Lindgren to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.In June, they drafted the 19-year-old 24th overall in the first round of the 2026 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft.In addition, he was selected by the New York Rangers in round five of the 2025...
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15 years experience
Kraymer Barnstable named Olds Grizzlys new goalie coach
The Olds Grizzlys announced they've hired Kraymer Barnstable as the team's new goalie coach.The current City of Red Deer councillor brings over 15 years of experience developing goaltenders to the team.He is also the founder of Red Deer-based Stable in the Net, a business he launched in 2008 to help develop local goali...
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Opening ceremonies tonight
2026 Women's Canadian Fast Pitch Championships begin in Blackfalds
The 2026 Women's Canadian Fast Pitch Championships officially began in Blackfalds today.The national tournament, which started on Wednesday morning, features eight teams from across Canada, including the host N. Jensen's Bandits out of Red Deer, for five days of fast pitch action.All games are being played at the Sterl...
Aug 05, 2026
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Canada
Poilievre says Carney must explain 'failed' screening that led to NATO spy case
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Thursday that Prime Minister Mark Carney "has a lot of explaining to do" about how the government "failed" to screen a Canadian intern at NATO's Belgium headquarters who was arrested recently on espion...
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N.S. attorney general wants answers after innocent man serves 18 months in prison
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's attorney general says he wants answers on how an innocent man served 18 months in prison for child exploitation charges after investigators mixed up his online username. Court documents say Brandon Klayme was convicted in 2023 o...
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Nova Scotian children under 14 will soon be banned from e-scooters and e-bikes
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's public works minister says the province plans to ban children under 14 from riding electric scooters and bikes this fall. Fred Tilley says the age restriction is part of a slate of changes that will be made to the province's Tra...
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Judge authorizes class action by Jewish students against McGill
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit by Jewish students at McGill who allege the university failed to combat antisemitism on campus. The lawsuit alleges that Jewish students were the victims of antisemitic and ...
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PM says Ottawa is 'loyal' to supply management system protecting dairy sector
CHICOUTIMI - Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is "loyal" to the supply management system protecting Canada's dairy sector and is pointing to the Liberals' choice of candidate in an upcoming byelection as proof of that commitment. Supply m...
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Lightning sparked dozens of wildfires in Quebec in July
MONTREAL - Quebec's wildfire protection agency reports it saw "above-average" fire activity in the province last month, largely due to lightning strikes. The agency says the province saw 90 wildfires in July, affecting 1,675 hectares of forest. In rec...
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World
Uganda approves sending troops for international force in Gaza
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - Ugandan authorities on Thursday sought and won parliamentary approval to deploy troops to Gaza as part of an international force. The successful motion, brought by the defense minister, is Uganda's first public indi...
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Houthi rebel attacks kill at least 30 Yemeni government forces, officials say
CAIRO (AP) - Attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels Thursday in central and eastern Yemen killed at least 30 government troops and wounded at least 50 others, Yemeni government officials said. A Houthi leader said Saudi-backed troops were targeted in...
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Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handl...
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