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Red Deer Arts Council presents, "The Canadian Landscape Abstract Paintings"
Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present, "The Canadian Landscape Abstract Paintings" artworks by John Bladek running from Dec. 2-Feb. 8, 2026, in the Kiwanis Gallery.O...
Dec 02, 2025

Molly Simpson makes history as first Canadian woman to win USA BMX Pro Series in 20 years
Red Deer's Molly Simpson is officially the top pro in the United States.Already having earned 5th place at the Olympics in 2024, the 22-year-old won 12 of 16 races on the 2025 USA BMX Pro Series, and ...
Dec 01, 2025

Eckville student with visual impairment scores bronze at 2025 Youth Parapan American Games
Entering his graduation year, Merrick Smith already had reason to celebrate, but he can now add being an international bronze medalist to the list.Seventeen-year-old Merrick, a Grade 12 student at Eck...
Dec 01, 2025

Rebels This Week: Dec. 1-7
Week in ReviewThe Rebels split a pair of games this past weekend...November 28 - The Rebels kept pace with the conference-leading Edmonton Oil Kings through the first half of the game before falling 5...
Dec 01, 2025

First Fridays gallery openings for Red Deer
"The Canadian Landscape Abstract Paintings"Artist: John BladekMedium: Acrylic on CanvasLocation: Kiwanis Public Art Gallery, Red Deer Public Library - Downtown Branch, 4818 49 StreetExhibition Dates: ...
Dec 01, 2025

Provincial government looking to form registry service in Blackfalds
The Town of Blackfalds says the provincial government is calling on businesses and individuals to establish and operate a registry office in the community under a long-term service contract after issu...
Dec 01, 2025

Recall petition for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said to be in the works
A Medicine Hat bakery posted to social media on Sunday, Nov. 30, that a recall petition for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is in the works.The McBride's Bakery post stated that Elections Alberta recei...
Dec 01, 2025

Olds RCMP seize a firearm, drugs during traffic stop
Olds RCMP arrested a 27-year-old Calgary man following a traffic stop last week, where they seized a firearm, drugs, and other items.The traffic stop occurred on Nov. 27 at approximately 3:12 a.m. aft...
Dec 01, 2025

Friends of the Red Deer Public Library First Thursday concert
The Friends of the Red Deer Public Library (Downtown Branch) are pleased to present a concert of Christmas Favorites.From DOWNTOWN with Audrey Graham, piano, Carl Stretton, bass, Malcolm Bell , percus...
Dec 01, 2025

Market Watch: November 28
This week's highlightsTech strength and FOMC rate cut bets drive steady equity gains despite releases of stale economic dataBond markets juggle fiscal discipline and inflation uncertaintyCanada report...
Dec 01, 2025