Red Deer

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

Central Alberta under heat wave expected to last all week

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says Red Deer and much of central Alberta will be under a heat event that's expected to last over the next seven days.Beginning Monday, daytime high temper...

Aug 25, 2025

Red Deer motorcyclist killed in Friday night collision

A collision on Friday night between a pick-up truck and a motorcycle claimed the life of a 27-year-old Red Deer resident.Red Deer RCMP responded to the collision on Aug. 22 at 9:54 p.m., which took pl...

Aug 25, 2025

Applications now being accepted for 2026-2028 CCDF three-year funding cycle

The City of Red Deer has announced applications are now officially open for the Community Culture Development Fund (CCDF) three-year funding cycle (2026-2028). This means local not-for-profit organiza...

Aug 24, 2025

Dress for Success Central Alberta receives government grant to help launch new online career hub

Dress for Success Central Alberta has announced they've been awarded a $21,711 grant from the provincial government.The funds came from the Government of Alberta's Community Initiatives Program (CIP),...

Aug 24, 2025

Red Deer seeks community members for council committees and Regional Assessment Review Board

The City of Red Deer is inviting residents to get involved and make a meaningful difference in the community by applying to serve on a council committee or the Central Alberta Regional Assessment Revi...

Aug 23, 2025

Terry Fox Run returns to Red Deer Sept. 14

The Terry Fox Run is coming up soon in Red Deer. The run goes Sept. 14 starting from Gateway Christian School (4210 59 Street).Registration starts at 10 a.m. with the run at 11.You're welcome to run, ...

Aug 23, 2025

Queer Neighbours Society organizes protest in support of local organizations facing government cutbacks

A protest has been set for this Sunday in support of Red Deer organizations at risk of provincial government cutbacks.Organized by Queer Neighbours Society of Red Deer, the rally will be held at city ...

Aug 23, 2025

Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service temporarily closed on Monday

Alberta Health Services (AHS) announced the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) will be closed on Monday, Aug. 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.AHS says the temporary closure is because of...

Aug 22, 2025

Fun Run on Saturday set to benefit Red Deer Dental Outreach Program

The Heritage Family Dental Charity Fun Run is set to go ahead tomorrow.On Saturday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m., participants will run a five-kilometre loop along the Capstone riverwalk and through Bower Ponds...

Aug 22, 2025