Category Archives: Red Deer
Alberta gained 30,000 jobs in June, leading national growth
It was a good month for jobs in Alberta. That is according to a new report from Statistics Canada, which says the province's unemployment rate fell from 7.4 per cent in May to 6.8 per cent in June. Em...
Jul 11, 2025
Attack of the moths? Not such a big deal, says Red Deer Parks dep't facilitator
The next week or two, and hopefully not longer, may include a few run-ins with forest tent moths, especially if you live in Red Deer. The fuzzy-faced critters have proliferated in the city over the la...
Jul 11, 2025
Sylvan Lake council looks at respectful interactions, commercial tax incentive, and golf carts pilot
Sylvan Lake town council held its most recent regular meeting on July 8, 2025.Below are some highlight stories from the meeting.Respectful interaction policyFirst up, council has approved a new policy...
Jul 10, 2025
Red Deer Regional Hospital staff hold rally in hopes of reaching new deal with AHS
Health care workers of the Red Deer Regional Hospital held a rally Thursday outside the facility.Alberta Union of Provincial Employee (AUPE) members working in nursing care and general support service...
Jul 10, 2025
Penhold man wanted Canada-wide arrested near Dickson Dam
Innisfail RCMP have arrested a 25-year-old man they say is a prolific offender after an incident on July 3.Mounties received a report that day of a stolen Ford F350 truck, which they believed to have ...
Jul 10, 2025
Ponoka Aquaplex to hold free activities during national drowning prevention week
The Town of Ponoka announced the Aquaplex will host free activities in hopes of raising awareness for national drowning prevention week.From July 20 to 26, some of the activities they'll offer include...
Jul 10, 2025
RDP receives $1.75 million grant for Innovation in CIM-TAC
Red Deer Polytechnic announced Wednesday that they've received a $1.75 million grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The institution has also renewed thei...
Jul 09, 2025
Red Deer County council approves $1.65 million in funding for Innisfail Aquatic Centre
Red Deer County council has approved $1.65 million towards planned upgrades and enhancements which are part of the Innisfail Aquatic Centre modernization project.At their regular meeting Tuesday, coun...
Jul 09, 2025
ENDED: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Red Deer
The City of Red Deer and parts of central Alberta are under a severe thunderstorm watch, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).Officials say conditions are favourable for the devel...
Jul 09, 2025
Preliminary hearing scheduled for Lacombe man charged with sexual assault of two youth
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Lacombe man accused of sexually assaulting a pair of underage girls. Kyle Gordon Sinclair, 42, is scheduled to find out if his case has enough evidence t...
Jul 09, 2025