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Stage is set for Ponoka Stampede finals, 90th edition
23+ hour, 21+ min ago (1397+ words) Published 8: 05 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Some first-time visitors to the Ponoka Stampede find themselves sticking around for at least another day, after the sixth performance of rodeo Tuesday afternoon. This was the last set of rodeo contestants who had a chance…...
PHOTOS: Rodeo action on Day 6 of the Ponoka Stampede
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (246+ words) Published 4: 40 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 By Ponoka News Staff Murray Pole from Erskine, Alta. ropes his calf June 30. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News) Infield act Piper Yule demonstrates Roman riding with her team of liberty horses. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News) Ponoka's Macy…...
Alberta separatist talk influencing investment confidence
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (505+ words) Published 4: 25 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Alberta's separatist rumblings threaten to rattle business confidence, says a new report. More than half of businesses surveyed by as part of an Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC)-commissioned study said separation talk is affecting the…...
Major central Alberta powerline project complete
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (390+ words) Published 3: 30 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 A $500 million central Alberta power line project designed to boost capacity and reduce congestion issues is complete. Alta Link and ATCO announced the completion on Tuesday the Central East Transfer-Out (CETO) project that saw 135 kilometres of…...
Red Deer RCMP charge four with drug trafficking, firearm related offences
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (353+ words) Published 4: 20 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Four Red Deer residents have been charged with drug trafficking and weapons offences, police revealed this week. In late 2025, Red Deer RCMP received information regarding a group of alleged drug traffickers operating in the area of…...
Red Deer Polytechnic alum supports students
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (365+ words) Published 4: 09 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 By Red Deer Advocate staff A Red Deer Polytechnic alum is reducing barriers for students to pursue their academic and athletic goals. Randy Harper recently gifted RDP $93, 075 which will be divided equally to establish the Randy…...
Red Deer Rebels release full schedule
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (321+ words) Published 2: 30 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 The Red Deer Rebels" 68-game schedule for 2026-27 Western Hockey League regular season has been released. The 35th season in the franchise"s history officially begins Friday, Sept. 18, when Rebels visit the Calgary Hitmen to kick off the…...
Red Deer Curling Centre launches summer season
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (228+ words) Published 2: 15 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 By Red Deer Advocate staff Central Alberta figure skaters will have a unique ice surface to practise on this summer. The Red Deer Curling Centre has partnered with Momentum Skating Academy to offer "Summer Ice 2026" programming....
Western Hockey League to test new 3-on-3 overtime "No Return" rule
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (426+ words) Published 1: 15 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 The Western Hockey League will test out a new three-on-three overtime rule to prevent teams from exiting the offensive zone after gaining entry. The 2026 WHL preseason will feature the "No Return" pilot project, which aims to…...
Online portal for $100 Alberta Energy Rebate launches July 1
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (208+ words) Published 1: 28 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Albertans can apply online for their one-time $100 Alberta Energy Rebate from the provincial government starting July 1. According to the Government of Alberta website, Albertans should receive their money up to 14 days after applying for the rebate…...