Category Archives: Red Deer
RCMP investigating arson at River Bend Golf and Recreation Area
Red Deer RCMP are investigating an arson fire at River Bend Golf and Recreation Area.General Manager Rob MacPherson said an individual was caught on security cameras piling patio seat cushions against...
Jul 28, 2025
Crash near Carstairs claims one life over weekend
Sadly, one person is dead following a weekend motor vehicle collision near Carstairs.On Saturday (July 26), around 6 a.m., Didsbury and Airdrie RCMP responded to a single-vehicle crash on the QEII Hig...
Jul 28, 2025
City reminds residents to share spaces and stay safe and courteous on roads, trails and paths
With warm weather drawing more people outdoors, The City of Red Deer is reminding residents to be courteous and cautious when using shared spaces like roads, sidewalks, trails, and multi-use paths.Whe...
Jul 27, 2025
City of Red Deer's crime severity index score down 20%
Red Deer's crime severity index (CSI) value significantly dropped in 2024 but the city still remains one of the most dangerous in Canada, according to the index.According to Statistics Canada's 2024 r...
Jul 25, 2025
Reading College sets all-time high with 77 graduates
Nearly 80 Grade 2 students graduated from Reading College at Red Deer Polytechnic on Friday morning.In front of their peers and family members, 77 students walked across the stage in the main gymnasiu...
Jul 25, 2025
Major crop conditions rated 93 per cent good to excellent in Central Alberta region
Major crop conditions throughout central Alberta increased to 93 per cent good to excellent, up from 87 per cent last week and well above the 5-year average of 54 per cent. That according to the lates...
Jul 25, 2025
Rotary Club of Red Deer Sunrise presents cheque to winner of Westerner Days 50/50
The Rotary Club of Red Deer Sunrise announced the winner of its Westerner Days 50/50 draw on Friday.Sylvan Lake resident Calisia Payne was the lucky winner after purchasing a ticket during Westerner D...
Jul 25, 2025
Snowbirds fly over Red Deer en route to Camrose Air Show
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds flew over Red Deer Thursday evening en route to Camrose for the local air show.Red Deer Cruise Night and others caught the flyover on video.The Snowbirds, famously headqu...
Jul 25, 2025
Podcast: 'Rock the Track' in Rimbey Aug. 7-9 with Theory of a Deadman, Tom Cochrane and more
Prepare to have your face rocked off if you plan to attend the second annual Rock the Track music festival, Aug. 7-9 at Rimbey's Central Alberta Raceways.If you don't yet have tickets, what are you wa...
Jul 25, 2025
Japanese high school students travel to Red Deer for Canadian experience
A group of high school students from Japan have landed in Red Deer to get a taste of what it's like to be Canadian.The group of 20 students from the Toshimagaoka Joshi Gakuen High School in Japan arri...
Jul 24, 2025