Category Archives: Red Deer

Maskwacis RCMP seize illegal firearms
The first two weeks of June have been busy for the RCMP in Maskwacis as they've continued to crack down on gun crime.This includes multiple calls for service that resulted in the seizure of several il...
Jun 17, 2025

2025 Woody's Triathlon set for this Saturday in Red Deer
The 2025 Woody's Triathlon is set to return this Saturday, June 21.Participants will swim laps in the Michener Aquatic Centre before heading to the cycling and running portions of the race.Race maps c...
Jun 17, 2025

Advance Voting now open for all three Alberta By-elections
Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, confirms advance voting locations in Edmonton-Ellerslie, Edmonton-Strathcona, and Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills are now open. Advance voting locations ar...
Jun 17, 2025

Lacombe Police Service arrest man after brief chase down Highway 2
The Lacombe Police Service arrested a 24-year-old man from Grimshaw after he evaded police in a vehicle reported stolen.On July 16 at approximately 10:50 a.m., an officer on patrol noticed a red 2004 ...
Jun 17, 2025

Town of Ponoka partners with Stampede Association in hosting Canada Day fireworks
The Town of Ponoka will once again be partnering with the Ponoka Stampede and Exhibition Association this year to host a Canada Day fireworks display on Monday, June 30 at about 11 p.m. Town officials...
Jun 17, 2025

Red Deer Regional Airport benefitting from increased traffic during G7 Summit
Restricted airspace around Calgary due to the G7 Summit in nearby Kananaskis has benefitted the Red Deer Regional Airport with increased traffic.Red Deer is not in restricted airspace, therefore has s...
Jun 16, 2025

Red Deer home sales increase in May
Red Deer home sales saw an increase last month but are lower compared to the same month last year. According to the latest market update from Central Alberta Realtors Association, there were 185 home ...
Jun 16, 2025

Update: Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills byelection forum rescheduled
A forum set to take place Tuesday, June 17 for candidates in the provincial byelection for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills has been rescheduled. Originally slated to run at the Olds Legion, organizers have ...
Jun 16, 2025

Red Deer Public School Division staff attend Aspiring Leaders Symposium
Staff from the Red Deer Public School Division attended the Aspiring Leaders Symposium last month which wrapped up the sessions for the 2024-25 school year.On May 29, they attended the final installme...
Jun 16, 2025

Olds RCMP seize illegal cigarettes in Highway 2 traffic stop
Olds RCMP seized $60,000 worth of illegal cigarettes following a traffic stop just over a week ago.On June 8 at approximately 9 a.m. police responded to a call about an erratic driver who was travelli...
Jun 16, 2025