Category Archives: Red Deer

Maskwacis RCMP arrest resident for firearms trafficking
Maskwacis RCMP arrested and charged a resident after he allegedly acquired and distributed multiple firearms that were recovered from crime scenes.Maskwacis RCMP began an investigation in February 202...
Aug 28, 2025

Red Deer Public Schools prepares to welcome students back next week
Red Deer Public Schools is preparing to welcome over 11,000 students and 1,200 staff members back to school after the long weekend.Barring a strike, students will head back to the classroom on Sept. 2...
Aug 28, 2025

Pair arrested for driving excessively fast near Ponoka
RCMP say two people have been arrested after they were allegedly caught driving 190 km/h northbound on Hwy 2A entering Ponoka.The incident occurred Aug. 20 around 6 p.m., police say.The first attempt ...
Aug 28, 2025

Town of Sylvan Lake gathering feedback on potential golf cart bylaw
The Town of Sylvan Lake is gathering public feedback as they consider allowing golf carts to be driven in the community.Residents can provide feedback through a public survey, which could be used to f...
Aug 28, 2025

Central Albertans voice concerns to Alberta NDP at 'Better Together' town hall
The Alberta New Democrats heard the biggest concerns from central Albertans Wednesday night.With 400 registered attendees at the Red Deer 'Better Together' Town Hall, Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi ...
Aug 27, 2025

Repeat offender Bryan Moffitt arrested in central Alberta
Wetaskiwin and Ponoka RCMP, and other RCMP partners, assisted recently in the arrest of 28-year-old repeat offender Bryan Moffitt.Police say on Aug. 20, investigators from the Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime Re...
Aug 27, 2025

International Overdose Awareness Day event set for this Friday in Red Deer
An event to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day is set for this Friday in Red Deer.From noon to 3 p.m. at the Rotary Picnic Park, near the gazebo, Moms Stop the Harm and Turning Point Socie...
Aug 27, 2025

RDP unveils robotic dog on International Dog Day
Furry canines took a back seat to a new robotic best friend at Red Deer Polytechnic for International Dog Day.The unofficially official observance was Aug. 26.At RDP, you can now say hello to Dr. Woof...
Aug 27, 2025

Labour Day BBQ and info fair happening in Red Deer Sept. 1
The Red Deer & District Labour Council is hosting its annual Labour Day community BBQ, Sept. 1 in Capstone.The event goes down 11-2 at Canada 150 Square, and the best part is it's free.Financial s...
Aug 27, 2025

Speed changes around new Penhold Middle School coming into effect
Penhold is expanding the school zone around the new Penhold Waskasoo Middle School.Classes start Sept. 2, and motorists should be aware the zone now extends further south, past the middle school, to p...
Aug 27, 2025