Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer Polytechnic suspending five programs to address $10 million projected deficit
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) has completed its program review and is opting to suspend five programs, a decision made on the heels of a projected $10 million deficit announced last week. The following p...
Feb 14, 2025
Changes coming to Sylvan Lake's busking and mobile vending regulations
Sylvan Lake is making some changes to the way mobile vendors and buskers are regulated.The pair of business models have become an important part of Sylvan's tourism industry over the last several year...
Feb 14, 2025
Family Day in central Alberta
Family Day is around the corner once again, and there are plenty of activities for the family to enjoy together in central Alberta. See what's happening in your area below; all events are on Feb. 17 u...
Feb 14, 2025
Dress for Success Central Alberta chosen as Bower Place's Charity of Choice
Dress for Success Central Alberta has been named Bower Place's 2025 Charity of Choice.A charity of choice is selected each year by Bower Place to dedicate resources. Preference is given to registered ...
Feb 13, 2025
ASIRT: No wrongdoing by Red Deer officer in April 2023 Anders shooting
A Red Deer RCMP officer has been cleared of any wrongdoing in connection to an incident that took place in the city's Anders neighbourhood on April 13, 2023.The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team ...
Feb 13, 2025
Wetaskiwin RCMP arrest three in alleged armed robbery
Two citizens of Maskwacis and another from Wetaskiwin have been arrested in connection to an armed robbery that happened on Feb. 6.RCMP say they received a call about the alleged robbery that took pla...
Feb 13, 2025
Three names emerge to replace Earl Dreeshen as MP for Red Deer
The race to replace long-time Red Deer-area MP Earl Dreeshen is heating up.Dreeshen, who has served the riding of Red Deer-Mountain View, and before that the riding of Red Deer, since 2008, announced ...
Feb 13, 2025
Sylvan Lake council bumps up post-election pay rates
Members of town council in Sylvan Lake will get a bump in pay following the October municipal election.Current town council voted in favour of the change -- recommended by a citizen-led committee in 2...
Feb 13, 2025
Sentencing set for Red Deer woman charged in drone incident at Drumheller Institution
A sentencing date has been set for a Red Deer woman accused of using a drone to drop multiple packages at the Drumheller Institution. Jessica Marion Isabel Lavallee, 36, is scheduled for sentencing in...
Feb 13, 2025
Police arrest three men involved in alleged human trafficking operation across Canada
Three men from Montreal have been arrested and are facing charges in an alleged human trafficking operation that took place across Canada, including Red Deer.Clyde Elien-Abbot, Kevin Dorcelus-Cetoute,...
Feb 13, 2025