Category Archives: Red Deer

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

Men charged in Ponoka man's death both given multi-year jail sentences
The two men convicted of manslaughter in connection to the 2022 death of a Ponoka man have been sentenced.Adam James Cook, 30, and Morgan Maslin, 23, who were each initially charged with second degree...
Aug 27, 2025

Ended: Fire restriction in effect for County of Stettler
The County of Stettler has implemented a fire restriction as of 9 a.m. on Aug. 27.They upgraded it to a fire restriction from the fire advisory issued July 23 because of the extended heat conditions a...
Aug 27, 2025

Farm goods store Peavey Mart to stage a comeback with Alberta locations this fall
Peavey Mart is making a comeback. A message posted to the farm goods retailer's website says the brand that closed all its stores earlier in the year is planning to reopen in select Alberta markets. T...
Aug 27, 2025

Pair from Lethbridge arrested in Ponoka
Two people from Lethbridge have been charged following an alleged incident in Ponoka.RCMP say it was about 2:45 p.m. on Aug. 19 when members observed a stolen Ford F350 at a local pawn shop off of Hwy...
Aug 27, 2025

Heat warning issued for Red Deer as scorching temps continue
It shall continue to be hot this week across central Alberta and many other parts of the province.A heat warning was issued Tuesday by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), replacing the speci...
Aug 26, 2025

Lacombe Police Service looking for suspect who fled from traffic stop
The Lacombe Police Service are looking for a suspect who was unable to be pulled over in a traffic stop last Saturday.Police say on Aug. 23, they witnessed a silver four-door sedan they believed to be...
Aug 26, 2025

Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery to offer free programming in September
The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery is sharing their lineup as a participant in the upcoming Alberta Culture Days, which takes place throughout September.This means all regular and special programming w...
Aug 26, 2025

Sylvan Lake looking for feedback on upcoming construction projects
The Town of Sylvan Lake has begun planning for two new major construction projects which are expected to improve traffic flow. The town says they're planning the 50 Street redevelopment and the 50 Str...
Aug 25, 2025

RDP recognizes outstanding staff for 2025
Red Deer Polytechnic handed out its 2025 Employee Awards of Excellence this past week.Nine faculty and staff were recognized for their dedication and impactful contributions."The Employee Awards of Ex...
Aug 25, 2025