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Sylvan Lake town council approves potential golf cart bylaw, provincial approval still needed
Sylvan Lake town council has passed second and third readings of a new golf cart bylaw.The resolution was approved by a vote of 6-1, with councillor Jas Payne opposed.He said at the regular council me...
Oct 16, 2025
Thousands of students lose school meals during teachers strike
A provincewide strike by Alberta's teachers is shining light on the cost-of-living issue in more than one way.Some non-profit groups say thousands of youths have lost access to vital school food progr...
Oct 16, 2025
Someone in Alberta set to win $36 million in lottery
Check your lotto tickets, because somebody in the province is about to become a multi-millionaire.The Western Canada Lottery Corporation says the grand prize winning ticket was purchased in Alberta fo...
Oct 16, 2025
Maskwacis RCMP seize firearms following search warrant
The Maskwacis RCMP have arrested a 39-year-old man for firearm-related charges following a search warrant of a residence at Ermineskin Cree Nation.They conducted the search on Oct. 14 for a drug traff...
Oct 16, 2025
This week in RDP Athletics: Oct. 17-19
This week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings and Queens basketball and volleyball teams, along with the Kings hockey team, will play their season openers.The RDP Queens hockey team will face off against ...
Oct 16, 2025
Blackfalds transfer station receives award of excellence
The transfer station in Blackfalds has been awarded the 2025 Collection Site Award of Excellence.The award was presented by the Alberta Recycling Management Agency (ARMA) at the Association of Alberta...
Oct 15, 2025
City of Red Deer releases new community profile
The City of Red Deer has released a new community profile.Officials say the 111-page document will act as a key resource for businesses, investors and residents interested in learning more about Red D...
Oct 15, 2025
Province still waiting to receive report on health contracts corruption allegations
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects to receive a final report today from the investigation into allegations of corruption over health contracts.Former Manitoba judge Raymond Wyant was hire...
Oct 15, 2025
Red Deer Neighbourhood Watch at risk of folding
The Red Deer Neighbourhood Watch says they're at risk of ceasing to exist if the Crime Prevention Centre closes its doors.The non-profit organization, which was established in 1992, relies on the Cent...
Oct 15, 2025
Responsibility to end strike, ATA says, lies 'squarely with government'
The union representing Alberta's 51,000 teachers says it has presented a counter-offer to the provincial government, in an effort to get kids back to school.A provincewide strike began Oct. 6.In a sta...
Oct 15, 2025