News from Red Deer and central Alberta, summarized daily with sources credited.
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The family-friendly event will encourage residents to vote in the upcoming referendum on Alberta's place in Canada. It runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Gazebo across from the Town of Sundre building.
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With a federal deadline looming, Burton Bailey says central Alberta industries from honey to oil and gas have already suffered from months of tariff uncertainty.
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The club held the Tennis Alberta Junior Provincial Championships and the Alberta Open Tennis Championships within weeks of each other, its first time hosting both since 2024 and 2007.
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Community members and local businesses will gather to bid on items with proceeds supporting Alberta's air ambulance service.
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The Canada Foundation for Innovation funding will back two applied research projects, one focused on rural healthcare technology and the other on cold-climate energy solutions.
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Dry ground conditions and a lack of rain in the forecast prompted the move, which limits open burning across the county.
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Organizers say the event aims to provide practical support to families facing loss and hardship after the disaster.
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The Wednesday evening session at Lacombe Memorial Centre was the first of three government town halls on AI data centres planned across the province.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, EverythingGP, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today
ASIRT opened the investigation in July after allegations that an off-duty officer was involved in intimate partner violence; the officer's identity is being withheld to protect the victim.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP, rdnewsNOW
The utility says the flights are routine and aims to limit disturbance to residents, livestock and wildlife along the way.
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New CMHC data shows most major Alberta cities posting fewer housing starts this year, with Lethbridge the lone exception among the centres tracked.
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The Red Deer-based squad went undefeated through round-robin play before falling in the gold-medal game at the Medicine Hat tournament.
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An independent adjudication committee of local business leaders selected the finalists across seven award categories.
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The exhibit runs through October at the Kiwanis Gallery inside the Red Deer Public Library, with a public opening event planned for early September.
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Homes in Red Deer also took longer to sell in July, with the average time on market climbing to 42 days from 34 in June.
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With classes set to resume in a few weeks, organizers are asking Red Deer-area residents to fill and donate backpacks for students in need.
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Statistics Canada data shows crime severity fell across the Sylvan Lake detachment area, mirroring a provincewide decline in RCMP-policed jurisdictions.
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Central Alberta junior golfers had mixed results at national championships this week, with one Red Deer player earning a spot in a upcoming LPGA Tour stop.
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A man was struck by police gunfire last June after appearing to point what officers believed was a shotgun; he survived after surgery. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team found no wrongdoing by the two RCMP officers involved.
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One of two men charged in the case has since skipped a court date and is now wanted by RCMP on an arrest warrant.
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Provincial and city officials remain at odds over how the QEII Highway expansion will affect Maskepetoon Park, with negotiations over compensation still ahead.
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Residents can register in advance to attend the in-person session or a later virtual event with Premier Danielle Smith.
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Raelene Littlewolfe, 37, has not been in contact with family since Aug. 9, prompting a police appeal that spans two provinces.
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Weak rotation under fast-growing clouds could produce funnel clouds through Wednesday evening, forecasters say, with a small chance of a landspout tornado.
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A hand-built four-kilometre miniature train track near Benalto will again open to the public, with ride proceeds going to two Alberta children's hospital foundations.
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The new app followed feedback in the 2026 budget survey that residents struggled to find event and program information through the town's website or social media.
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The pool facility will undergo deep cleaning and washroom upgrades before reopening Sept. 8, with pass holders directed to a nearby community pool.
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The four-day Battle of the Rockies chuckwagon championship got underway despite afternoon rain, with the World Champion Driver set to be crowned Saturday.
Source: EverythingGP
The Gulls will chase their first franchise championship after eliminating the Okotoks Dawgs in the West Division final.
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The years-long deal follows demolition of 28 buildings and extensive environmental remediation and testing on the historic site.
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Kids ages 4 to 16 can test out ringette at no cost at the G.H. Dawe Centre later this month.
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RCMP say two men entered a Louis Bull Nation residence and threatened to shoot a victim's son before fleeing on foot.
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The marching band unveiled its first uniform overhaul since 2004, prioritizing member safety and comfort while touring Scotland to mark 50 years since its first international trip.
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The four-day playoff series at the Battle of the Rockies will crown a Wheels on Fire Series world champion on Sunday.
Source: EverythingGP
About 50 to 60 people attended a city engagement session addressing crime, homelessness and cleanliness in Red Deer's core.
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The senior AAA team qualified for nationals after winning last year's Sunburst League title and is now fundraising to cover roughly $50,000 in travel costs.
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Environment and Climate Change Canada says weak rotation under growing clouds could briefly touch down as landspout tornadoes in the region.
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The new facility will house the town's protective services and operations departments under one roof. Residents are invited to a ribbon-cutting, tour and BBQ to mark the opening.
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The 70-year-old man, Larry, escaped safely from the Aug. 3 fire in the Kentwood neighbourhood, but had no home insurance to cover repairs.
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The July 24-26 event marked a milestone return for aviation fans in central Alberta, featuring the Snowbirds' farewell tour of the CT-114 Tutor jets.
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Canada finished the under-18 tournament undefeated, capping the run with an 8-1 rout of the United States in the gold medal game.
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A Red Deer resident's relatives escaped a fast-moving wildfire near Summerland, B.C., as ash fell like coins during a birthday party before the blaze exploded in size overnight.
Source: Lethbridge News Now
Speeding and moving vehicle violations made up the bulk of citations as officers stepped up enforcement across the city.
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The free two-day event on Ross Street celebrates African and Caribbean cultures with music, food and a flag parade, organizers say.
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The provincial good-to-excellent rating for major crops exceeds the five-year average, though moisture conditions remain sharply divided between drier southern areas and wetter northern regions.
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Austin Dampier, 20, was ordered to pay $470.38 in restitution and hit with a decade-long firearm ban following his sentencing in Red Deer Court of Justice.
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Quinn Richard Olson faces attempted murder and firearms charges tied to a sprawling auto theft ring that ALERT says exported stolen vehicles overseas.
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Central Sport is organizing the event at Red Deer Polytechnic, drawing speakers and panels from across Canada's sport community.
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The festival, which ran for more than 26 years before folding in 2014, is set to bring dozens of local artists back to downtown Red Deer.
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Three central Alberta communities are pooling resources to map out how they'll handle population growth over the coming years.
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The provincial champions will welcome teams from four provinces to Great Chief Park before heading to nationals in PEI.
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The Red Deer Rebels have added a New York Rangers prospect to their blue line ahead of the coming WHL season.
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The AJHL team has tapped a local goaltending veteran with more than 15 years of coaching experience to lead its netminders this season.
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Despite a monthly increase, Red Deer continues to rank near the bottom of Canadian rental markets for cost, according to the latest national rent report.
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The federal party leader is touring four Alberta cities to discuss referendum lessons from Quebec's history.
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Emergency crews were called out Monday after flames engulfed a truck and trailer traveling on a major central Alberta highway.
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Statistics Canada's latest data shows crime severity trending downward in Maskwacis, according to local RCMP.
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The City of Red Deer is warning trail users of temporary closures and detours around Heritage Ranch and Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary as the annual obstacle race returns.
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The City of Red Deer is again inviting non-profit organizations to apply for funding to support local recreation projects and programs.
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The newly formed Alberta Basketball Hall of Fame has named its inaugural class, marking the first time women have been inducted.
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The arrests follow a string of incidents in which youths on electric dirt bikes repeatedly fled from officers in Lacombe.
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Communities across Central Alberta are hosting activities this August long weekend to celebrate Heritage Day.
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A local column published this week explores how a self-centered mindset can shape a person's sense of identity and purpose.
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Red Deer city council wants senior levels of government to commit to stable funding rather than one-off grants for programs serving homeless youth.
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The city had received the money last year under a national program aimed at speeding up housing construction.
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The Town of Penhold says work has started on a new stage of residential growth in the community just south of Red Deer.
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The prime minister's stop in the Red Deer area drew both handshakes and protest flags, underscoring the mixed reception federal visits now get in Alberta.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook, St. Albert Gazette, Airdrie Today, OkotoksToday, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
A winning ticket holder has been presented with a dream home as part of the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation's annual fundraising lottery.
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The renaming honors Ty Lund's decades of service representing the Rocky Mountain House area in the Alberta legislature.
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Speaking in Red Deer, the prime minister warned that turning energy into a bargaining chip could damage Canada's standing as a dependable supplier.
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The site would shift from commercial to residential use, opening the door to medium-density housing development.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney travelled to Alberta for a joint appearance with Premier Danielle Smith centred on housing construction.
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RCMP say the seizure stemmed from a late-night stop by the detachment's crime unit on July 1.
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City councillors want assurances that any parkland taken for the provincial highway expansion is properly compensated.
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A late-season surge carried the CarStar Rangers into the postseason, but their run stopped short of a provincial title.
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A new exhibit featuring local artwork is open to the public in Red Deer this summer.
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A weekly financial roundup notes that investors are largely brushing aside tariff worries as oil prices and interest rate expectations dominate trading sentiment.
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City council heard a new recommendation aimed at addressing racism following demonstrations that drew attention last year.
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The 18-year-old defenceman is one of a select group chosen by Hockey Canada ahead of the 2026 World Junior Championship selection process.
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