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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is wishing King Charles a speedy recovery after Buckingham Palace revealed the monarch has been diagnosed with cancer. 

Trudeau says after hearing the news, he's thinking about the King, just like countless others across Canada and around the world. 

The palace did not release additional details, except to say the cancer is not related to the King's recent treatment for a benign prostate condition. 

A man from Rocky Mountain House was arrested and charged in relation to a stolen vehicle with loaded firearms, weapons, and drugs.

On Jan. 27, 2024, Parkland RCMP with the assistance of Enoch RCMP located a stolen vehicle on Highway 16A just west of Stony Plain. In the interest of public safety, a tire deflation device was covertly deployed. The vehicle traveled another 35 kms before coming to a stop, where five occupants were taken into custody without incident.

Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced an investment today of up to $89 million for 49 projects under the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund.

This Fund is a key part of the Government of Canada's commitment to supporting processors in supply-managed sectors in addressing the impacts of recent international trade agreements.

It was a bit of a rough weekend for the RDP Kings and Queens teams over the weekend as they would be up against some tough competition.

The Red Deer Polytechnic Queens Hockey team got RDP Athletics off to a winning note on Thursday night as they shut out the Olds College Broncos 6-0. But on Friday night it was a different story. The teams combined went 0-5 as they all faced off against very tough opponents.

As for the Kings Hockey team, they finished their week off with a win against the NAIT Ooks to split their home-and-home series this past weekend.

The Hultink Family is hosting their Second Annual Ty’s Giving Back. Last year, the fundraiser was held to memorialize their son, Tyler Hultink, and his giving spirit.  

The deadline for donating is tomorrow (Tuesday, February 6th).

Applications are now being accepted for groups wanting to book Red Deer’s recreation, pools and community spaces for the upcoming fall 2024 and winter 2025 season.

Community associations, sport partners, companies, and the public are encouraged to request their meetings, league spaces and special events.

The following spaces and facilities are available:

Pools - September 2024 to April 2025

As Valentine’s Day approaches, many pet owners are on the lookout for unique ways to share the love they have for their furry companions.  

One heartwarming trend is Valentine’s Day pet portraits to celebrate the love owners have for their pets.

This year, the special portraits will not only give pet parents a keepsake to look back on but will also serve a greater purpose of supporting local animal shelters, Saving Grace Animal Society, and Fostering Hope Animal Rescue Foundation. 

Environment Canada has issued a heavy snowfall warning for areas in Southern Alberta.

Areas including Drumheller and Three Hills are included in this warning.

Most of Central Alberta will see some snow beginning overnight, with 2-4 cm forecast for Sunday.

For the latest forecast click here

Loami Rautenbach, from Red Deer has been named the RDP Athlete of the Week. Rautenbach a second year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student had a very successful season debut this past Saturday at the Kinsmen Sports Centre in Edmonton.

Rautenbach got the Queens off to a great start as she took home first place in the 300m dash which was the first event of the day. She ran the race in 44.16 seconds.

Bower Place has announced United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) as the 2024 Charity of Choice. 

UWCA has been working for nearly six decades fostering thriving communities, listening to local voices, collaborating with citizens, agencies, and businesses, and investing donations into impactful programs. 

Currently, UWCA is focusing on access to basic needs, increasing the availability of mental health services, and fostering brighter futures through community partnerships.