Category Archives: Red Deer
Federal committee recommends reversal on closure of Lacombe Research and Development Centre
A glimmer of hope has appeared on the horizon for those fighting to save the Lacombe Research and Development Centre.This January, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) announced it would be closing...
May 08, 2026 A wheat field in Alberta. (Image Credit: ID 12718217 © Bill Warchol | Dreamstime.com)
Podcast: Reason for optimism, says Scotiabank's chief economist, Jean-Francois Perreault
Listen to the full conversation with Jean-Francois Perreault, chief economist for Scotiabank, on the May 8, 2026 episode of The Everything Red Deer Podcast!--Scotiabank's chief economist believes ther...
May 08, 2026 Scotiabank senior vice president and chief economist, Jean-Francois Perreault. (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Combined property assessments and tax notices mailed out in Lacombe County
Lacombe County announced that the combined municipal assessment and tax notices have been mailed out to ratepayers.They mailed them out on May 1, so residents can expect to receive them in the coming ...
May 08, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Red Deer RCMP issue toy gun warning as 'Senior Assassin' game spreads
Red Deer RCMP are issuing a reminder to youth and parents about the public safety risks involved with carrying around and using replica and imitation firearms.That includes, but is not limited to, wat...
May 07, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 107656142 © Unteroffizier | Dreamstime.com)
Average rent in Red Deer down slightly in April
Average rent in Red Deer decreased slightly in April, following an increase in March that made it more expensive to rent in the community than in Edmonton.According to the National Rent Report by Rent...
May 07, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 108414889 © Feverpitched | Dreamstime.com)
Maskwacis RCMP use ATV's during patrols, leading to charges and other infractions
Maskwacis RCMP report that, as a result of ATV patrols on Louis Bull First Nation, they handed out several infractions.On May 2 at 9 p.m., they held a roving checkstop in the community within Maskwaci...
May 07, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Town of Ponoka advises public of temporary road closure
The Town of Ponoka says there will be a temporary road closure on 50 Street between 51 Avenue and 50 Avenue on separate occaisions this month.The closure will take place on Saturday, May 9 and on Satu...
May 07, 2026 (Image Credit: Photo 97255484 © Tomas Nevesely | Dreamstime.com)
Red Deer’s Dr. Tristina Anderson recognized at the 2026 Women Changing the World Awards
A Red Deer-based executive strategist, international speaker, and award-winning author has won the Women Without Borders category at the Women Changing the World Awards.Dr. Tristina Anderson, who atte...
May 06, 2026 (Image Credit: Dr. Tristina Anderson/Supplied)
RDP visual art instructor wins ACIFA Distinguished Instructor Award
A Red Deer Polytechnic instructor has been named a recipient of the 2026 Alberta Colleges and Institutes Faculties Association (ACIFA) Distinguished Instructor Award.Visual art instructor Marnie Blair...
May 06, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer Polytechnic/Supplied)
Lindsay Thurber hosts third annual Unified Sports Jamboree
Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School held its annual Unified Sports Jamboree on Wednesday.This morning, approximately 150 students and partners took part in the event, which is about enjoying fri...
May 06, 2026 (Image Credit: Sheldon Spackman/rdnewsNOW)