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Red Deer RCMP charge male and female following series of break and enters
Red Deer RCMP have arrested and charged two people, following a series of residential break and enters and vehicle thefts.Police say they first received a call on Sept. 23, 2025 from a resident report...
Oct 23, 2025

Doctors say saving money on COVID vaccines could end up costing far more in public health-care expenses
Alberta doctors say the province's effort to save money on COVID-19 vaccines could end up costing taxpayers far more in public health-care expenses.The head of the Alberta Medical Association, Dr. Bri...
Oct 23, 2025

Matthew Gard scores overtime winner against the Broncos
The Red Deer Rebels halted a three-game slide after a 4-3 overtime victory over the Swift Current Broncos on Wednesday night.In front of an excited crowd of 2,049 fans at the InnovationPlex in Swift C...
Oct 22, 2025

Province invests $17 million into the tourism sector
The Government of Alberta has invested $17 million over the last year into the tourism sector to not only create jobs but also economic prosperity in communities across the province.As a result, the p...
Oct 22, 2025

Province aiming to create faster access to preventative care
The Alberta government has announced new reforms aimed at expanding access and choice for preventative screening, elective testing and other diagnostic services to deliver faster, more effective care....
Oct 22, 2025

Ponoka recognizes Small Business Week
The Town of Ponoka is recognizing Small Business Week, which runs Oct. 19-25.This year alone, the town has issued 352 business licences. Of those, 22 are new businesses in town.The town is thanking lo...
Oct 22, 2025

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi announces changes to Shadow Cabinet portfolios and leadership team
Alberta's New Democrat Leader Naheed Nenshi has announced changes to his shadow cabinet and leadership team in advance of the opening of the fall session of the Alberta legislature on Thursday, Oct. 2...
Oct 22, 2025

Free breast health class set for this Sunday
Local business owner Kimberly Hamilton will host a breast health class this weekend during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Hamilton, a survivor of breast cancer, will host the class on Sunday, October 2...
Oct 22, 2025

Alberta Cree singer/storyteller to perform in Lacombe
The Living into Right Relations Team of St. Andrew's United Church in Lacombe is holding a concert on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at the church.Organizers say Phyllis Sinclair, a Cree singer/storyteller f...
Oct 22, 2025

Political journalist Andrew Coyne to speak at RDP on Oct. 29
Tickets are still available to attend the latest in Red Deer Polytechnic's annual speaker series, Perspectives: Canada in the World.This year, political journalist Andrew Coyne will speak at the RDP A...
Oct 22, 2025