Category Archives: Newsletter Daily

Two Ponoka residents charged in alleged armed robbery
Two Ponoka residents have been arrested and charged following an alleged armed robbery that took place on Feb. 18, east of Highway 2A, and prompted a safety advisory from RCMP. That evening at about 8...
Feb 20, 2025

Free sledge hockey try it event to be held in Red Deer
In honour of the 20th anniversary of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, Para Hockey Alberta will be holding a free sledge hockey try it event on Saturday, Feb. 22 for those in Red Deer and area.The ev...
Feb 20, 2025

Nomination deadline approaching for Red Deer Mayor's Recognition Awards
The nomination deadline is approaching for the 2025 Mayor's Recognition Awards, an an annual opportunity to recognize outstanding individuals, groups or teams that have brought honour and recognition ...
Feb 19, 2025

Lacombe Police Commission announces chief retirement, appoints replacement
The Lacombe Police Commission has appointed a new Chief of Police, Jason Dobirstein, who will step into the role on June 1. The appointment follows a retirement announcement by long-standing Chief of ...
Feb 19, 2025

Premier Smith, Minister LaGrange stand by denials of wrongdoing in AHS corruption case
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is removing her government's deputy health minister but bucking calls for a public inquiry into allegations of government interference in lucrative medical contracts.Smi...
Feb 19, 2025

This week in RDP Athletics: Feb. 20-23
This week, the RDP Kings and Queens Volleyball squads will compete at the ACAC Championships. The Kings and Queens Hockey teams will wrap up the regular season. The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings and Quee...
Feb 19, 2025

RDP Athletics recap: Feb. 14-16
This past week, both the Kings and Queens Indoor Track teams finished among the top three squads at Running Room Grand Prix #2. Both Volleyball teams defeated the Olds College Broncos. The Queens Hock...
Feb 19, 2025

RDP Athletes of the Week: Feb. 14-16
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Athletics is very proud to announce Zoey Longman (Queens Indoor Track) and Jordan Coen (Kings Indoor Track) as the RDP Athletes of the Week:Zoey Longman Queens Indoor Track ...
Feb 19, 2025

Applications open for Red Deer's Community Recreation Enhancement Grant
Applications are now open for the City of Red Deer's Community Recreation Enhancement Grant, an opportunity for groups to enhance their delivery of community recreation programs, services and events i...
Feb 19, 2025

Educators descend upon Red Deer for central Alberta convention
Educators are gathering in Red Deer this week for the Central Alberta Teachers' Convention.The gathering is happening Feb. 20 and 21 at Red Deer Polytechnic.It includes keynote speakers such as Wade S...
Feb 19, 2025