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Red Deer RCMP seeking assistance after assault in Lancaster

Red Deer RCMP are looking to the public for information following an assault said to have occurred at about 2:20 p.m. on May 11 in the Lancaster Meadows area.Mounties received multiple 911 calls reque...

Pattison Media May 12, 2026

Update: Weather advisory and wind warning ended

As of 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, all weather advisories and warnings for Red Deer are rescinded.--The curse of May Long just might strike again this year.A major spring storm is expected to bring hec...

Pattison Media May 12, 2026

Red Deer Polytechnic to cut 47 positions by the end of May

Red Deer Polytechnic has announced they'll abolish 47 positions in an effort to balance its budget.The institution said in an emailed statement that the individuals whose positions are cut will receiv...

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Rimbey student honoured with Lieutenant Governor of Alberta award

Nine outstanding students were recognized this week by the Alberta School Boards Association with the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Award.Among them: Avery Kenly, a Grade 9 student at Rimbey Junior S...

Pattison Media May 12, 2026 Avery Kenly, a Grade 9 student in Rimbey, with Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Salma Lakhani. (Image Credit: Supplied)

City council passes bylaw amendment to form Greater Downtown Governance Committee

Red Deer city council unanimously approved all three readings of an amendment to its committees bylaw to form a Greater Downtown Governance Committee.The new committee, which will include nine members...

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Red Deer aviation pioneer Gary Hillman honoured by peers

A stalwart of the Red Deer Regional Airport scene was awarded a prestigious prize this month by The Alberta Aviation, Aerospace & Defence Council.Gary Hillman received the Jack & Molly Memoria...

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Lacombe selects location for new fire station

At long last, Lacombe city council has decided on a location for the community's fire hall.At its regular meeting this week, council approved the 4410 Woodland Drive site, and as the city notes in a r...

Pattison Media May 12, 2026

'One Swing for Three Causes' golf tournament goes June 22

Spots are open for an upcoming golf tournament supporting a trio of Red Deer-based causes.The 'One Swing for Three Causes' Tournament goes down June 22 at River Bend Golf Course, and is being hosted b...

Mayor and council take part in Green Deer Cleanup Campaign

Red Deer city council put on their gloves and went to work in an effort to help clean up the city on Monday.This afternoon, Mayor Cindy Jefferies and members of city council, including councillors Dia...

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AI data centre, power plant proposed for Olds awaiting further decision

The town of Olds continues to be eyed as the site of a new AI data centre and power plant, owned and operated by a company called Synapse.Specifically, the facility would be located in the northeast i...