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New program to invest in province's fresh food future
The Alberta government says a new program funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will accelerate expansion in the province's greenhouses and vertical farms.The government says Alb...
Dec 11, 2025
RDSO presents Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" with original score at Gaetz Memorial United Church
The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (RDSO) is inviting Central Albertans to experience the magic and warmth of Charles Dickens' beloved classic, "A Christmas Carol," in a special holiday presentation on S...
Dec 11, 2025
Province aiming to reform sand and gravel pit regulation
Alberta's government says it is acting fast on 15 recommendations delivered by the Sand and Gravel Task Force report to modernize private land sand and gravel pit regulation.Provincial officials say s...
Dec 11, 2025
Alberta names first All-Season Resorts, environmental groups concerned
While the Alberta Government says a new designation for three areas in southern Alberta will be great for tourists, two groups say they are "deeply concerned" about the accompanying policy.Castle, For...
Dec 10, 2025
Red Deer Catholic posts $2.7M surplus but warns of rising costs
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) says it has ended the 2024-25 fiscal year in a strong financial position, posting a $2.7-million surplus on its $120 million budget.Trustees approved the aud...
Dec 10, 2025
Crews respond to large trailer fire on QEII south of Red Deer Wednesday
Red Deer County Fire Department members responded to what they thought was going to be a small fire Wednesday morning.Crews were dispatched just prior to 8 a.m. to the northbound lanes of the QEII Hig...
Dec 10, 2025
Innisfail council approves 2026 budget with no increase to mill rate
Innisfail town council has approved an operating budget for next year with no increase to the community's mill rate at this time.The approval was made on Monday, Dec, 8, 2025, with council approving a...
Dec 10, 2025
Sunnybrook Farm Museum thrilled by city's ongoing financial support
Red Deer city council unanimously approved ongoing annual funding for the Sunnybrook Farm Museum during budget deliberations on Tuesday.The community staple had previously received $30,000 in funding ...
Dec 10, 2025
Sentencing date set in central Alberta homicide
A sentencing date has been set for a central Alberta man accused of second-degree murder in a fatal assault on the Louis Bull First Nation two years ago. Eroll Clay Rabbit, 60, a resident of Maskwacis...
Dec 10, 2025
Annual 'Spruce Up the Holidays' event at Pine Lake goes this Saturday
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is hosting its annual 'Spruce Up the Holidays' event this Saturday, Dec. 13.People from around central Alberta are invited to come harvest a Christmas tree for no cost...
Dec 10, 2025