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YouthHQ Celebrates 50 Years
A local organization that offers numerous programs and services supporting children, youth and families, is celebrating it's half century milestone. YouthHQ is marking its 50th Anniversary in 2026, ho...
Jan 06, 2026

Olds Grizzlys trade captain to SJHL, acquire rights to Montana twins
Change is afoot with the Olds Grizzlys, who've made a pair of trades. Last place in the league at 9-21-2-1 as of Jan. 6, the Grizzlys have shipped out captain Hunter Motley to the SJHL's Kindersley Kl...
Jan 06, 2026

Lacombe Police make drug seizure during traffic stop
Lacombe Police seized various amounts of drugs during a recent traffic stop.They say it was about 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 3 when members conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of a business near 49 Av...
Jan 06, 2026

This week in RDP Athletics: Jan. 9-11
This week, the Red Deer Polytechnic basketball and volleyball teams, along with the Queens hockey squad, will challenge the SAIT Trojans. The RDP Kings hockey team will play the Briercrest College Cli...
Jan 06, 2026

RCMP report increase in fatal collisions in December and January
The Alberta RCMP are calling on motorists to drive with caution following a significant increase in fatal collision in December and early January.Police say that preliminary data unveiled that there w...
Jan 05, 2026

Normal November, wetter December recorded around Alberta
It was an up-and-down start to the cold season for central Alberta, but it seems La Nia has finally taken a firm hold.The climate pattern which is characterized by its cool conditions certainly wasn't...
Jan 05, 2026

Rebels deal Noah Milford to Penticton Vees
The Red Deer Rebels announced on Monday that they've traded forward Noah Milford to the Penticton Vees.In return, they'll receive a fifth-round selection in the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft.Milford, 17, s...
Jan 05, 2026

Calgary mayor says risk of more water main breaks 'new reality' until line replaced
The City of Calgary expects to fix a broken water main by early next week, but the mayor says the pipe is fatally flawed and citizens should prepare for future ruptures until it's fully replaced.Jerom...
Jan 05, 2026

Friends of the Red Deer Public Library First Thursday concert
The Friends of the Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present pianist Dr. Roger Admiral, who will present a recital featuring works by Bach, Haydn, Chopin and Rachmaninoff.The concert will take pl...
Jan 05, 2026

4th annual Chauncey Classic hockey game for mental health returns Jan. 17
The fourth annual Chauncey Classic, in memory of Sean Corrigal, returns to Red Deer later this month.Corrigal, who was 36, sadly lost his life to suicide in January 2022. He was known affectionately a...
Jan 05, 2026