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Man charged with murder of Edmonton boy who vanished in June
Edmonton police say they have charged a man with second-degree murder in the death of a 14-year-old boy who disappeared in June.They say the remains of Samuel Bird have been found in a rural area outs...
Oct 16, 2025

Alberta Retail Crime Prevention Summit coming to Gasoline Alley
Gasoline Alley is set to host the annual Alberta Retail Crime Prevention Summit.The event goes from 8-5:30 on Oct. 23 at the Holiday Inn on Petrolia Drive.According to organizers, the summit was creat...
Oct 16, 2025

Town hall in Falher to discuss proposed Mature Asset Strategy for inactive oil and gas wells
A non-partisan group is holding a town hall in Falher Thursday, Oct. 16, to talk about the province's proposed Mature Asset Strategy for dealing with aging oil and gas infrastructure.The Mature Asset ...
Oct 16, 2025

Sylvan Lake town council approves potential golf cart bylaw, provincial approval still needed
Sylvan Lake town council has passed second and third readings of a new golf cart bylaw.The resolution was approved by a vote of 6-1, with councillor Jas Payne opposed.He said at the regular council me...
Oct 16, 2025

Thousands of students lose school meals during teachers strike
A provincewide strike by Alberta's teachers is shining light on the cost-of-living issue in more than one way.Some non-profit groups say thousands of youths have lost access to vital school food progr...
Oct 16, 2025

Someone in Alberta set to win $36 million in lottery
Check your lotto tickets, because somebody in the province is about to become a multi-millionaire.The Western Canada Lottery Corporation says the grand prize winning ticket was purchased in Alberta fo...
Oct 16, 2025

Maskwacis RCMP seize firearms following search warrant
The Maskwacis RCMP have arrested a 39-year-old man for firearm-related charges following a search warrant of a residence at Ermineskin Cree Nation.They conducted the search on Oct. 14 for a drug traff...
Oct 16, 2025

This week in RDP Athletics: Oct. 17-19
This week, the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings and Queens basketball and volleyball teams, along with the Kings hockey team, will play their season openers.The RDP Queens hockey team will face off against ...
Oct 16, 2025

Blackfalds transfer station receives award of excellence
The transfer station in Blackfalds has been awarded the 2025 Collection Site Award of Excellence.The award was presented by the Alberta Recycling Management Agency (ARMA) at the Association of Alberta...
Oct 15, 2025

City of Red Deer releases new community profile
The City of Red Deer has released a new community profile.Officials say the 111-page document will act as a key resource for businesses, investors and residents interested in learning more about Red D...
Oct 15, 2025