Category Archives: Newsletter Daily

RDP Athletes of the Week: Feb. 28-Mar. 2
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Athletics is very proud to announce Cuyler Desormeau (Queens Curling) and Reece Brigley (Kings Curling) as the RDP Athletes of the Week:Cuyler Desormeau Queens Curling Progr...
Mar 04, 2025

One of two suspects charged in Blackfalds robbery, sentenced to four-and-a-half years
It's four-and-a-half years in jail for one of two men charged following a robbery at a Blackfalds 7-11 last year. Jackson Mackenzie Cann, 19, of Red Deer, was sentenced in Red Deer Court of Justice on...
Mar 04, 2025

Alberta hires former Manitoba chief judge to investigate health spending scandal
EDMONTON -- The former head of Manitoba's provincial court has been hired by the Alberta government to investigate allegations of improper behaviour and spending irregularities in health contracts.The...
Mar 03, 2025

Incoming interim cath lab project sees cash infusion
While Budget 2025 has yet to officially pass in the legislature, its recent announcement included $3 million earmarked for startup and operational costs for an interim cardiac catheterization lab comi...
Mar 03, 2025

Red Deer agencies disturbed after xenophobic and racist signs and symbols displayed on their doorsteps
Warning: This story contains details which may be triggering to some readers. Red Deer RCMP are exploring the circumstances around a group of people who displayed hateful signs and symbols over the we...
Mar 03, 2025

Rebels' d-man Vlooswyk named WHL Rookie of the Week
Red Deer Rebels defenceman Luke Vlooswyk has been named WHL Rookie of the Week.Vlooswyk, who becomes NHL Draft-eligible this year, led all first-year players with one goal and four assists in two game...
Mar 03, 2025

Charges laid after weekend police presence in north Red Deer
Charges have been laid after a series of alleged crimes which caused a heavy police presence in north Red Deer over the weekend.It was around 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 1 when police advised they were ...
Mar 03, 2025

Mayerthorpe marks 20th anniversary of the 'Fallen Four' tragedy with memorial service
Twenty years after the tragic deaths of four RCMP officers, the community of Mayerthorpe came together on Monday to remember and honor the lives of Constables Brock Myrol, Anthony Gordon, Lionide 'Leo...
Mar 03, 2025 Residents gather at Mayerthorpe Fallen Four Memorial Park on the 20th anniversary of the tragedy that claimed the lives of four RCMP officers. (XM105/Neil Shewchuk)

Red Deer Public holding open house for new firefighting program
High school students and their families are invited to an open house of Red Deer Public Schools' Fire Academy, a new program designed for Grade 11 and 12 students interested in firefighting or emergen...
Mar 03, 2025

Fight the Knight at unique Food Bank fundraiser
Hear ye, hear ye residents of Red Deer: if you're looking to support a good cause and test your mettle in the heat of battle, then look no further than Fight the Knight, coming to Parkland Mall this m...
Mar 03, 2025