Category Archives: Newsletter Daily

The homeless are not "Those People"
"Residents of Red Deer have been privy to numerous conversations about the state of homelessness right now, especially with the upcoming City Council vote on whether to rezone the property at 7740 40 ...
Feb 17, 2026 Homelessness (Image Credit: ID 21850832 © Toniguetta | Dreamstime.com)

Public conversation on Disinformation and Alberta Separation set for Tuesday
The Council of Canadians Red Deer chapter is set to host a public conversation on Disinformation and Alberta Separation this evening. From 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, those in attendance at the Golden Cir...
Feb 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)

Red Deer County celebrates members at annual Protective Services Awards Night
Red Deer County recently held its annual Protective Services Awards Night, celebrating the achievements and exceptional service, dedication, and professionalism of Red Deer County's Protective Service...
Feb 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer County/Supplied)

City of Red Deer now accepting applications for annual arts and culture funding
The City of Red Deer announced that eligible not-for-profit organizations can now apply for funding through the Community Culture Development Fund (CCDF) opportunities category.The funding is meant to...
Feb 17, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)

City of Red Deer announces voting details for disestablishment of BIA and DBA
The City of Red Deer announced an in-person vote will be held on March 16 for the potential disestablishment of the Business Improvement Area and Downtown Business Association. The vote is meant to ga...
Feb 17, 2026 Red Deer Downtown Business Association. (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)

Project Nexus Concerns
"I'm writing to express my most severe and earnest concern over the proposed Project Nexus shelter that is being proposed at the address of 7740 40 Avenue. I'm a working professional, resident of Red ...
Feb 17, 2026 Red Deer River Valley near Three Mile Bend in Red Deer. (Image Credit: Sheldon Spackman/rdnewsNOW)

Updated: RCMP report several collisions on QEII between Red Deer and Olds, advise of treacherous conditions
UPDATE: Feb. 17, 5:10 p.m. According to 511 Alberta, the northbound QEII at Township Road 442, near Ponoka, there is a multi-vehicle MVC. Expect a lane closure and significant delays. Further north, t...
Feb 17, 2026 A picture of the QEII between Red Deer and Olds. (Image Credit: Alberta 511/Supplied)

Rebels crushed by Tigers on Family Day
The Medicine Hat Tigers brought their 'A' game right from the drop of the puck as they blew out the Red Deer Rebels 10-1 on Family Day.Eight different players on the Tigers found the back of the net, ...
Feb 16, 2026 (Image Credit: Randy Feere/Medicine Hat Tigers)

Rebels Poul Andersen scores OT winner to take down Hurricanes
The Red Deer Rebels viewed Sunday's contest against the Lethbridge Hurricanes as a must-win. With 15 games remaining, central Alberta's team is in the thick of a playoff race that's bound to come down...
Feb 15, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer Rebels/Taylor Lachance)

UPDATED: Winter storm to end this evening in central Alberta
Hazardous, blizzard-like winter conditions are expected to end Tuesday evening. That according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) which says total snowfall accumulations will be between 1...
Feb 15, 2026