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Two charged in Ponoka for alleged parking garage break-in
One person has been charged following an alleged break and enter in Ponoka.RCMP say that on Nov. 16, members were advised of a break-in and theft from two vehicles in a local parking garage.After revi...
Nov 20, 2025
This Week in RDP Athletics: November 21-23
This week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Curling team will compete in its first ACAC Tournament of the season. The RDP Queens Hockey team will play a two-game set against the Lakeland College Rustlers. Bot...
Nov 20, 2025
Missing: Virgil Roy Fransen, 40, of Rocky Mountain House
Rocky Mountain House RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating missing 40-year-old Virgil Roy Fransen.Police say he was last seen on Nov. 14, 2025, in the Ferrier area near Rocky Mountain Hous...
Nov 19, 2025
Fire Restriction lifted in County of Stettler
As a result of recent weather conditions, the Fire Restriction for the County of Stettler is now lifted.Effective: 3:00 p.m. Nov. 19, 2025, regular fire permit conditions will apply going forward. Cou...
Nov 19, 2025
Daily physical activity among Canadian adults gets low grades, per latest ParticipACTION report
ParticipACTION has released its 2025 Adult Report Card entitled 'Moving Beyond Stagnation: Elevating Physical Activity in Canada.'In the report's words, stagnation refers to a persistent lack of progr...
Nov 19, 2025
Alberta's auditor says taxpayers lost $109M in lab testing debacle
Alberta's auditor general estimates the government's failed effort to privatize community lab testing services left taxpayers on the hook for about $109 million.Auditor General Doug Wylie says in a ne...
Nov 19, 2025
Housing starts and home price trends for October 2025 in Red Deer
The cost of homes for sale in Red Deer is up 15 per cent from this time last year, according to the Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA).That is for the average price of a detached home, which is $4...
Nov 19, 2025
Friends of Medicare to hold town hall in Red Deer this Sunday
Friends of Medicare and Dr. Paul Parks will hold a health care town hall this weekend in Red Deer.The event will take place on Sunday at the Red Deer Resort and Casino, which will feature Friends of M...
Nov 19, 2025
Province aiming to create safer homes, brighter futures for youth
Alberta's government says it is supporting and strengthening occupational health and safety practices in child and youth facilities.Over the next two years, the province says it is investing more than...
Nov 19, 2025
Smith details Alberta plans to open door for doctors to work publicly and privately
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is offering details of her government's plan to introduce legislation to let doctors choose to work in the public and private health systems simultaneously.Smith says it...
Nov 19, 2025