Category Archives: Red Deer

Chinook's Edge trustees approve capital plan requesting new school in Sylvan Lake
The Chinook's Edge Board of Trustees has approved the division's 2026-2029 Capital Plan as of its March 11 meeting. The division says the plan ranks requested school building and renovation projects b...
Mar 13, 2025

Red Deer Polytechnic working to innovate parasport equipment
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is collaborating with the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary (CSIC) and Bowhead Corp. to innovate parasport equipment used by para-athletes thanks to grants and funding. The p...
Mar 13, 2025
Snowfall warning issued for parts of central Alberta
Winter weather hasn't gone away quite yet as a snowfall warning has been issued for parts of central Alberta.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the precipitation is expected to...
Mar 13, 2025

Downtown Red Deer building destroyed by fire in October 2021 to be demolished
A building in downtown Red Deer which has sat derelict since a fire ravaged it in October 2021 is finally coming down. The property at 4909 48 Street will be demolished by the end of June, this year, ...
Mar 12, 2025 The building as of March 12, 2025. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Applications now open for Red Deer Arts Council Awards & Scholarships
The Red Deer Arts Council announced on Tuesday that they've officially opened applications for their 2025 Scholarships and Awards.Submissions are now being accepted and application forms can be picked...
Mar 12, 2025

Trial dates scheduled for one of two charged in central Alberta police chase
Trial dates have been set for one of two people charged following a police pursuit in central Alberta last fall. Corey Garrett Peers, 36, of Wainwright, AB, is scheduled for trial in Wetaskiwin Court ...
Mar 12, 2025

Red Deer RCMP hosting annual Shred-It event march 26
Red Deer RCMP are hosting their annual Shred-It event for Fraud Prevention Month, March 26.The event runs 12-4 at the Red Deer Skate Park parking lot (4785 43 Street; next to Servus Arena).Officers fr...
Mar 12, 2025

Chinook's Edge students nominated for Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Award
Two Chinook's Edge high school students, Hayden Gambin and Rayna Scott, have been nominated for the Alberta School Board Association's Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Award. Scott is in Grade 11 ...
Mar 12, 2025

Lacombe to make improvements to 49B Avenue
Work is to be done on improving the look, accessibility and safety of Lacombe's 49B Avenue, located in the city's downtown.Enhancements are part of the bi-annual sidewalk improvement program, and will...
Mar 12, 2025

Red Deer's French learners to get a closer look at life opportunities during upcoming forum
jourMany Red Deer students in grades 8-12 will get a special experience later this month when Francais Pour L'avenir (French for the Future) hosts its Future Local Forum at Living Stones Church.The ev...
Mar 12, 2025