Category Archives: Red Deer

"We have a safe community," Sylvan Lake RCMP's top cop says following significant bust of drugs and weapons
Sylvan Lake RCMP detachment Staff Sergeant Jay Peden expressed his belief that Sylvan Lake is still a safe community despite a significant seizure of drugs and weapons there last month. "Like everywhe...
May 13, 2025

RDP and Bethany Care Centre renew Memorandum of Understanding
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) and Bethany Care Society have renewed a five year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue collaborating on teaching, learning and applied research. The MOU is one way ...
May 13, 2025

AUPE to demonstrate bargaining power outside Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre
Health care workers under the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) are rallying at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on May 14 to 'demonstrate their bargaining power.'From 11:30 a.m. to 1 ...
May 13, 2025

Superintendent Kathleen Finnigan retires from Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
Dr. Kathleen Finnigan is no longer superintendent with Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS), the division confirmed Tuesday.The division says Finnigan has decided to "retire effective immediatel...
May 13, 2025

Ponoka mayor praises community for response to fire that destroyed six homes
Town of Ponoka Mayor Kevin Ferguson is commending the community spirit and generosity he's seen after six family homes were destroyed in a fire last week. On May 6 around 6:20 p.m., Ponoka County Emer...
May 12, 2025

Paving scammers allegedly targeting Innisfail
Innisfail residents are being warned by RCMP to be aware of the presence of paving contractor scams.According to RCMP, out-of-town companies, claiming to be pavers, are offering their services at an i...
May 12, 2025

Central Middle phys-ed teacher earns national recognition
A teacher at Red Deer's Central Middle School is being recognized for excellence in physical and health education.Scott Luck has been bringing high energy gym classes and helping students discover the...
May 12, 2025

ENDED: Rainfall warning in effect for Red Deer and area
A rainfall warning is in effect for the City of Red Deer and Red Deer County. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), heavy rain is expected today, with total amounts of 50 to 70 mm...
May 12, 2025

Indigenous Sovereignty in Alberta protest in Red Deer highlights unity across province
Indigenous land is not for sale. That was the main message from the approximate 20 people taking part in the Indigenous Sovereignty in Alberta protest on Saturday in Red Deer along Taylor Drive. The p...
May 10, 2025

RCMP respond to fatal collision on Highway 20
The Rimbey RCMP are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that happened this morning.At 9:40 a.m. the RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a grain truck and a passenger vehicle ...
May 10, 2025