Category Archives: Red Deer

St. Lorenzo Middle School introduces Unified Sports program
St. Lorenzo Middle School, which is part of the Red Deer Catholic Regional School Division, has launched its new Unified Sports program.With the support of Special Olympics Red Deer, the new initiativ...
Oct 03, 2025
Over $56,000 raised for 30th annual Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project
Organizers of the 30th annual Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project are celebrating another successful initiative this year.Held last Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, northwest of Rimbey, officials say ...
Oct 03, 2025

TransPod announces Canadian steel pact for Calgary to Edmonton (via Red Deer) line
The company which plans to build an ultra high-speed transit line from Calgary to Edmonton announced Thursday a deal with two Canadian steel companies.TransPod's agreement is with Ontario-based Algoma...
Oct 02, 2025

HSAA union workers hold rally outside Red Deer Regional Hospital
Red Deer health care workers joined thousands of others across the province on Thursday in a rally for a fair deal with the provincial government.The group of approximately 40 to 50 workers, who are a...
Oct 02, 2025

New doctor practising at Red Deer Regional Hospital and local clinic
Red Deer is welcoming another new family physician to the local fold.Dr. Natasha Cronje is practising at Horizon Family Medicine, as well as at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre as a locum specialist....
Oct 02, 2025

Red Deer & District Chamber introduces new CEO
The Red Deer & District Chamber has announced that Frank Creasey is its new CEO.They welcomed him to the chamber following the organization's 132nd annual general meeting.According to the Chamber,...
Oct 02, 2025

Fake $100s going around in Lacombe
Lacombe Police (LPS) are warning the public to be aware of an increase in counterfeit money circulating in the community over the last few weeks.In September, LPS investigated multiple cases of report...
Oct 02, 2025

Municipal election forums to be held in Lacombe and Blackfalds
The Lacombe & District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a pair of municipal election forums next week in an effort to help residents learn more about local candidates ahead of election day on O...
Oct 01, 2025

Red Deer just had its sixth driest September in 112 years
Sept. 9: 5.6 mmSept. 30: 0.2 mmThat's all the precipitation seen at Red Deer Regional Airport last month, and it means it was the sixth driest September in 112 years of records, according to Environme...
Oct 01, 2025

Penhold Fire Department receives grant to purchase bunker gear
The Penhold Fire Department has been awarded a grant of nearly $54,000 to purchase 15 sets of bunker gear.The grant, which is provided by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada, is part of ...
Oct 01, 2025