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Due to an unexpected clinical personnel shortage and inability to secure temporary coverage, the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily closed from 5 p.m. Sunday, February 2 to 8 a.m. Monday, February 3.

During times when the ED is closed, nursing staff will remain on site in the emergency department, providing assistance in redirecting/referring patients to alternate emergency departments in neighbouring communities, or other appropriate levels of service, as needed.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last night Canada will retaliate after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed 25 per cent tariffs against Canadian goods would go into effect Tuesday.

Trudeau said Saturday that Canada will respond with 25 per cent tariffs against $155 billion worth of American goods, including alcohol, furniture and natural resources.

Here's the latest (all times Eastern -- check back for the latest developments):

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8:27 p.m.

The Red Deer Downtown Business Association (DBA) is searching for a new partner to take over the operation of the Downtown Market, held weekly in the summer on Little Gaetz Avenue.

Objective:

The DBA aims to identify a partner who can deliver a unique market experience that supports the needs of our diverse local community, ensuring consistency, longevity, and innovation. With DBA support, the new partner will contribute to the vision of a thriving downtown.

Ottawa is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on hundreds of goods originating in the United States — from meat and milk to carpets and curtains — in response to steep new American levies against Canada.

The federal government released a detailed list of the retaliatory tariffs on $30 billion in goods Sunday, less than 24 hours after U.S. President Donald Trump forcibly dragged Canada into an unprecedented trade war.

Trump signed executive orders Saturday evening to hit America's closest neighbour with damaging duties of 10 per cent on energy and 25 per cent on everything else.

Red Deer Public Schools (RDPS) is sparking new opportunities for Grade 11 and 12 students by launching a Fire Academy.  

In partnership with the City of Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES), the program combines classroom learning with real-world, hands-on firefighting training and experience.   

A major collision involving several vehicles shut down the QEII southbound near Airdrie on Saturday afternoon. The highway has since reopened.

The video below is courtesy of Ryan Malowney:

The Red Deer Rebels picked up their second straight shutout win Saturday night in Moose Jaw.

This time it was Chase Wutzke between the pipes as the Rebels downed the Warriors 3-0 in the final game of a four-game road trip. Red Deer was coming off a 3-0 win Friday night in Regina.

There was no scoring in periods one or two, but the Rebels did have their chances in the second with three power plays. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has outlined Canada's strategy to retaliate against the United States, as President Donald Trump moves to hit the country with 25 per cent tariffs on Tuesday.

Trudeau said Saturday night that Canada will hit the U.S. with reciprocal 25 per cent tariffs against some $155 billion worth of American goods. 

That response comes even as the Trump White House threatens such retaliation would invite escalation.

Update:

Derrick Phazar Whitford was arrested by the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit on Feb. 7.

He will be taken before a Justice of the Peace concerning his detention and future court date.

Original story:

The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit have laid charges in the reported November 2024 homicide on O’Chiese First Nation. RCMP have determined the victim to be 18-year-old O’Chiese First Nation resident Travis Strawberry.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will hit back with steep, immediate retaliatory tariffs on American goods after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he is moving ahead with devastating duties on Canada starting Tuesday. 

Trump signed an executive order on Saturday to slap Canada with 25 per cent tariffs — with a lower 10 per cent duty for energy — laying the foundation for an unprecedented trade war with America's closest neighbours.