Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Nearly $11.6M in provincial grant money approved for central Alberta infrastructure projects
The Alberta government is directing nearly $11.6 million for 10 different projects in central Alberta though two different grant programs. Over $6.8 million will be going to six different projects fro...
Jul 29, 2025 The Mud Creek Bridge project northwest of Caroline is set to receive $708,750 from the provincial Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP). (Clearwater County)
Central Alberta counties join forces to protect Medicine River Watershed
Central Alberta counties are joining together to advocate for the "stressed" Medicine River Watershed. The watershed, which intersects the counties of Clearwater, Lacombe, Ponoka and Red Deer is facin...
Jul 26, 2025 Participants at a Louis Riel Race Competition on the Medicine River near Gilby, AB. (Angie Schroderus/Rocky Canoe Club)
Leslieville Antique Days returns August Long
Leslieville Antique Days, a longtime West Country favorite is back again this year on August long weekend. Held annually for decades at the Leslieville Antique Club grounds located east of the communi...
Jul 25, 2025 Attendees at Leslieville Antique Days (Photo by Sharlene Bjorge)
Man convicted in central Alberta homicide sentenced to eight years
A Wetaskiwin man accused of murder in a central Alberta homicide nearly two years ago has been sentenced to eight years in jail. Matyrus Minde, 27, was sentenced in Wetaskiwin Court of King's Bench on...
Jun 12, 2025 (Dreamstime)
Preliminary hearing scheduled for one of six accused in alleged auto theft, re-vinning operation
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for one of six people charged following a year-long investigation into an alleged organized auto theft and re-vinning operation. Michael Edward Labar, 48, of R...
Jun 12, 2025
Bentley fire captain participates in Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge
Bentley Fire Captain Stephen Lush has completed the herculean task of climbing all 57 floors and 1,370 stairs of Calgary's Brookfield Place skyscraper, full firefighter gear included. The Firefighter ...
Jun 11, 2025 Bentley Fire Captain Stephen Lush (center), completed the Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge at Calgary's Brookfield Place on June 8, 2025. (Stephen Lush/provided)
Youth take to the skies at Lacombe's Discover Aviation Day June 8
Young aviation enthusiasts in central Alberta will once again have the chance to soar above the clouds as the Lacombe Flying Club hosts its second annual Discover Aviation event. Organizers say the ev...
May 29, 2025 Helicopter at the 2024 Discover Aviation Day near Lacombe. (Justine Thompson/Lacombe Flying Club)
Battle of The Rockies returns to the West Country August 15-18
All the action, excitement and dust-ups of World Professional Chuckwagon Association (WPCA) racing returns Aug. 15-18 to North Saskatchewan River Park in Rocky Mountain House for the 2024 Battle of Th...
Aug 13, 2024 Chuckwagon racing at 2023 Battle of The Rockies at North Saskatchewan River Park (Shellie Scott Photography)
Feds, Province announce high-speed internet investment in Clearwater County region
The federal and provincial governments have combined to invest $153 million to connect more rural homes to high speed internet, with a large portion of that invested in the Clearwater County region. O...
Jun 17, 2024 Local, provincial and federal elected officials attend a high-speed internet announcement at RMH National Historic Site June 14, 2024. (rdnewsNOW/Jordan Rein)
50th Rocky Pro Rodeo this weekend
West Country residents will be celebrating the 50th Rocky Pro Rodeo June 6-9 at North Saskatchewan River Park in Rocky Mountain House. Organizers say the weekend will start on Thursday, June 6 with fr...
Jun 04, 2024 Rodeo Grounds at North Saskatchewan River Park (rdnewsNOW/Jordan Rein)