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Retail crime blitz across several Alberta communities leads to 65 arrests
RCMP in Alberta recently charged 65 people in a retail crime blitz spanning Airdrie, Lloydminster, Parkland, Red Deer, St. Albert, Strathcona County, Wetaskiwin and Wood Buffalo.The blitz occurred from March 10-20, involving an increase in loss prevention officers, and nearby RCMP members.S/Sgt. Luke Halvorson says the...
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Liberals plan to suspend federal fuel excise tax until Labour Day
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals say suspending some taxes on fuel is a "responsible" way to tame prices at the pumps, while the Conservatives accuse the government of taking half-measures as the Iran war sends energy costs surging. Prime Minister Mark Ca...
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three people made it out safe
Update: Cause of house fire to remain undetermined
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At local business
Red Deer RCMP seize 53 cartons of illegal cigarettes following investigation
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Retail crime blitz across several Alberta communities leads to 65 arrests
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Red Deer and Area
three people made it out safe
Update: Cause of house fire to remain undetermined
The City of Red Deer says the cause of a significant house fire this past weekend will remain undetermined.The fire took place Saturday night on Truant Crescent in the Timber Ridge area.The city also now clarifies there were three people inside the house when the fire started, but they made it out safely before fire cr...
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At local business
Red Deer RCMP seize 53 cartons of illegal cigarettes following investigation
Red Deer RCMP have arrested a 40-year-old man after an investigation into the sale of illegal tobacco at a local business.Police say they completed their investigation after receiving a tip from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission.The tip led them to conduct a search warrant at a business on Gaetz Avenue in downto...
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Retail crime blitz across several Alberta communities leads to 65 arrests
RCMP in Alberta recently charged 65 people in a retail crime blitz spanning Airdrie, Lloydminster, Parkland, Red Deer, St. Albert, Strathcona County, Wetaskiwin and Wood Buffalo.The blitz occurred from March 10-20, involving an increase in loss prevention officers, and nearby RCMP members.S/Sgt. Luke Halvorson says the...
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Surpasses goal
United Way Central Alberta raises over $1.6 million in 2025
United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) recognized and celebrated everyone involved as they marked the end of its 60th annual fundraising campaign.On Monday at Bo's Bar & Stage, United Way held its Campaign Celebration & Awards night, where they brought together and recognized community leaders, partners, volunteers,...
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Alberta
omnipod 5
Alberta making tubeless insulin pump available on 5-year cycle
Alberta will now cover the cost of a tubeless insulin pump.Specifically, the provincial Insulin Pump Therapy Program (IPTP) now includes the Omnipod 5, which they note is a cutting-edge device designed to make managing diabetes easier than ever.According to a media release, eligible Albertans can receive an insulin pum...
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Healthcare
Alberta government proposes legislation to expand access to testing and medications
Alberta is laying the groundwork to let more people pay in order to bypass their doctor to get faster access to everything from C-T scans to blood tests. Primary Health Minister Adriana LaGrange is proposing a bill that, if passed, will allow for rules to fast-track some medical tests without a referral from a health p...
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Ontario man convicted in immigration investigation into Banff-area hotels
CALGARY - A man from Ontario has pleaded guilty in Alberta to two counts of unauthorized employment of foreign nationals and fined $70,000 in case involving the hospitality industry in Banff National Park. A joint investigation between the Canada Bord...
Apr 13, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Judge orders temporary pause on Alberta referendum separation bid
An Alberta judge has put up a roadblock on a petition drive to force a vote on the province quitting Canada. Justice Shaina Leonard says organizers can still collect signatures but says Elections Alberta can't verify the names or move the issue forward until a larger issue involving First Nations is settled in court. L...
Apr 10, 2026
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Local Sports
Sherwood Park takes series 4-2
Blackfalds Bulldogs 2025/2026 season comes to an end
The Blackfalds Bulldogs' playoff run has come to an end after a 5-3 road loss to the Sherwood Park Crusaders in Game 6. The loss follows a 4-0 shutout win against the Crusaders on Friday night at the Eagle Builders Centre - the Bulldogs' second win by that margin in the best-of-seven series. Sunday in Sherwood Park, Bu...
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International stage
Rebels' Hamilton, Red Deer's England named to Canada U18 pre-tournament roster
Red Deer native Brock England and Rebels captain Beckett Hamilton have been named to the pre-tournament camp roster ahead of the 2026 U18 Men's World Championship.They're among nine players from the Western Hockey League invited to the camp, where 23 players will compete for a roster spot.Hamilton was the Rebels' leadi...
Apr 13, 2026
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Moving on to college
Brigley, Yaremko, and Chichkin depart Rebels with fond memories
Few players get to spend their entire WHL career with their hometown team, but Rebels captain Talon Brigley is one of them.The Sylvan Lake product suited up for central Alberta's team for five seasons, where he appeared in 329 regular-season games and notched 129 points.Last week, he and fellow 20-year-old teammates Ty...
Apr 11, 2026
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Canada
CBSA launches probe into possible dumping of Chinese plywood
OTTAWA - The Canada Border Services Agency has launched a probe to determine if plywood is being subsidized or sold at unfair prices in Canada. A news release from the agency says the investigation began on April 10 and focuses on imports from producer...
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Finnish president talks diplomacy in visit to Ottawa
OTTAWA - Finnish President Alexander Stubb made stops at Rideau Hall and a hockey rink during an official visit to Ottawa today. Stubb met with Gov. Gen. Mary Simon before joining Prime Minister Mark Carney for a skate alongside the Ottawa Charge women...
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Vancouver mayor Sim moves to launch bid for Major League Baseball expansion team
VANCOUVER - Vancouver's mayor says he is bringing forward a motion in council that aims to bring a Major League Baseball franchise to the city, in light of the league recently broaching the subject of expansion. Ken Sim says in a statement that the mot...
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Liberals to table spring economic statement on April 28
OTTAWA - Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the federal government will table its spring economic update on April 28. It is expected to show how Canada's fiscal position has evolved since the 2025 budget was tabled last fall, and how glo...
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Police say 10 'unruly' passengers arrested on Vancouver flight departing for Mexico
RICHMOND - Ten people on a flight from Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, were arrested over the weekend after police say their unruly behaviour created "safety concerns." RCMP say in a news release that the arrests happened on Saturday after officer...
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Pro-Palestinian protesters in court after arrest for Montreal Scotiabank sit-in
MONTREAL - Pro-Palestinian protesters are in Montreal municipal court for a Charter challenge to their April 2024 arrests on mischief charges in front of a Scotiabank branch. Montreal police had arrested 44 people participating in a sit-in to demand ...
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World
Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge must end his "intrusive" contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order over flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year, a divided appeals court panel ruled Tu...
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Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge must end his "intrusive" contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year, a divided appeals court panel ru...
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Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds
A super typhoon with ferocious winds and heavy rains was battering a group of remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean late Tuesday, forcing residents to seeking shelter from flying tree limbs and collapsed buildings amid heavy rains, winds and floodin...
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