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Central Alberta Heroes Challenge raises about $45,000 for Make-A-Wish
The second annual Central Alberta Heroes Challenge, in support of Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta, raised $45,000.The event took place Wednesday at The Dome with a new high of 10 teams, raising the money...
Sep 26, 2025
New trial dates set, again, for Rimbey man charged in Brazeau County homicide
Trial dates have now been set for a fourth time for a Rimbey, Alta, man charged in a homicide in Brazeau County three years ago. Shane Allen Marshall, 40, is now scheduled for a jury trial in Wetaskiw...
Sep 26, 2025
Red Deer's CIBC Run for the Cure goes Oct. 5
The annual Red Deer edition CIBC Run for the Cure is fast-approaching.The run aims to raise money for breast cancer research, and of course awareness of the topic.Breast cancer is the most common canc...
Sep 26, 2025
Alberta to legislate authority not to enforce international agreements Canada signs
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government says it is planning to introduce legislation that would allow it to ignore international agreements signed by Ottawa.Smith's office says it's an issue of du...
Sep 26, 2025
Red Deer postal workers join countrywide strike
After the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced a countrywide strike on Thursday, postal workers in Red Deer began picketing on Friday.An approximate 55,000 members of the CUPW are strikin...
Sep 26, 2025
Operation Food Lift returns this Sunday to help the Red Deer Food Bank
If you've ever wondered what Red Deer looks like from a bird's eye view, this weekend's event at Sky Wings Aviation Academy is the perfect opportunity and in support of an important cause. On Sunday, ...
Sep 26, 2025
Trial date scheduled for Innisfail man described by police as high-risk offender
A trial date has been scheduled for an Innisfail man facing numerous charges and described by police as a high-risk offender. Dakota Caron, 22, is scheduled for trial in Red Deer Court of Justice on F...
Sep 26, 2025
Preliminary hearing scheduled for youth charged in fatal Red Deer stabbing
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a local youth charged in a fatal stabbing in downtown Red Deer last year. River Roan, 19, of Red Deer, is scheduled to find out in Red Deer Court of Justic...
Sep 26, 2025
The Foundation of RDPS Life Chances 50/50 raffle now underway
The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools' Life Chances 50/50 raffle has officially launched.From now until the draw on Oct. 8, residents are invited to purchase tickets for the cash lottery, which t...
Sep 26, 2025
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame to induct special class of overdue names at ‘Legends Unveiled’
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame will hold a first-time ever, very special ceremony this weekend, to induct a group of legends who should've had their name called by now.The event is called 'Legends Un...
Sep 26, 2025