Category Archives: Red Deer

Town of Blackfalds introduces revitalized land acknowledgement
The Town of Blackfalds unveiled its new land acknowledgment on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.It was a collaborative project between the town council, administration, and lo...
Oct 08, 2025

Advance voting in Red Deer begins on October 14
Advance voting for the municipal and school board elections begins next week, following the Thanksgiving long weekend.From October 14-18, Red Deerians will get the opportunity to cast their vote from ...
Oct 08, 2025

Jayme Hendrick named chief of Innisfail Fire Department
The Town of Innisfail announced longtime local firefighter Jayme Hendrick has been named chief of the fire department.He has nearly three decades of experience working in public service, which began i...
Oct 08, 2025

Mayoral candidates forum and school board candidates Meet & Greet Wednesday night
Those who haven't had a chance to hear from local municipal election candidates can choose from two events Wednesday night in Red Deer.The Students Association of Red Deer Polytechnic is holding an on...
Oct 08, 2025

Cause undetermined, but police still looking into deadly Torrington house fire
The cause of a house fire which killed two people last month in Torrington, Alta remains undetermined.That, according to officials with Kneehill County and the Torrington Fire Department, who spoke to...
Oct 07, 2025

Joint investigation by Red Deer and Innisfail RCMP leads to drug seizure
Red Deer and Innsfail RCMP Crime Reduction Units have arrested and charged a Penhold resident following a joint investigation into an active drug trafficker.Police conducted a search warrant at a resi...
Oct 07, 2025

Red Deer RCMP arrest Penhold man after drug seizure
Red Deer RCMP have charged a 43-year-old Penhold man following an arrest and drug seizure last week.The incident occurred on Oct. 2, at approximately 1:15 a.m. when a Red Deer RCMP general duty member...
Oct 07, 2025

Sheriffs shut down Olds drug house
Alberta Sheriffs have shut down a problem property where officials say suspected drug activity threatened nearby playgrounds and other community spaces.The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) ...
Oct 07, 2025

Former financial advisor sentenced to nearly seven years after embezzling millions from Red Deer and area clients
A Calgary man charged with fraud-related offences after embezzling millions of dollars from his clients including more than a dozen in the Red Deer area, has been sentenced to 6.9 years in jail. Marc ...
Oct 07, 2025

Mayor and city council candidates Meet and Greet Townhall
Mayoral and city councillor candidates in Red Deer will be part of a Meet and Greet Townhall in Red Deer Tuesday night.The event takes place Oct. 7, 2025, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Gaetz Memorial United C...
Oct 07, 2025