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Longtime Red Deer sports journalist honoured with WHL's Bob Ridley Award
The Western Hockey League honoured local sports journalist Greg Meachem, who was named the 2024-25 recipient of the league's Bob Ridley Award for Media Excellence.His wife Brenda, and many other famil...
Mar 15, 2025

Rebels eliminated from playoff contention in loss to Raiders
It's official, the Red Deer Rebels have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.On Saturday night they fell 4-3 to the Prince Albert Raiders in overtime at the Westerner Park Centrium, ...
Mar 14, 2025

Judge's decision pending in overdose prevention site injunction case
A Constitution-based injunction hearing began at the Red Deer Justice Centre on Friday, seeking to prevent the closure of the local overdose prevention site (OPS). Opened in October 2018, it was last ...
Mar 14, 2025

Pigeon Lake residents pocket $100,050 in lotto win
Two Pigeon Lake residents are now $100,050 richer after securing an EXTRA win in the Jan. 15 draw. Helene and David K. play WESTERN 649 and EXTRA twice a week and often check their tickets together. "...
Mar 14, 2025

Red Deer County council approves modest base pay increase for mayor and councillors
Red Deer County council has unanimously approved a 4.5 per cent increase to the base pay of its mayors and councillors, to go into effect for the next sitting council following the October municipal e...
Mar 14, 2025

Penhold Community Leaders Society asking for help to raise funds for new dog park
The Penhold Community Leaders Society is calling on the community for donations and assistance in fundraising for a new off-leash dog park.While the previous administration focused on the completion o...
Mar 14, 2025

LOCATED: Paul Massicotte, 43, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP report that Paul Massicotte has been located and is safe. Police thank the public for its assistance.
Mar 14, 2025

Red Deer's Les Waite awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
Red Deer's Les Waite was awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal for his years of service to BGC Red Deer & District Club.Formerly known as the Boys and Girls Club, Waite began i...
Mar 14, 2025

Luck of the Paw: Humane Society holding open house
The Central Alberta Humane Society is excited to invite residents to its "Luck of the Paw" Open House, a chance to support our furry friends ahead of St. Patrick's Day. On March 15, head to the Humane...
Mar 14, 2025

The CEBL is coming to Red Deer -- a new episode of The Everything Red Deer Podcast
This week, the Canadian Elite Basketball League announced it will stage its first ever neutral site regular season game in Red Deer.The game is slated for June 19 at the Westerner Park Centrium, betwe...
Mar 14, 2025