Category Archives: Red Deer

Nova Chemicals acquired for $13.4 billion in international merger
Polyethylene producer Nova Chemicals, which operates a plant in Joffre, Alberta, east of Red Deer, was recently announced as part of an international merger. The merger is primarily between Austria-ba...
Mar 10, 2025

Red Deer city council sets public hearing date to explore Municipally Controlled Corporation
Red Deer's city council has scheduled a public hearing for June 23 to discuss the possibility of transitioning the City's electric utility to a Municipally Controlled Corporation (MCC) model. Setting ...
Mar 10, 2025

Red Deer utility bills see reduction due to Extended Producer Responsibility program
As of April 1, Red Deer residents will start to see savings on the recycling portion of their monthly utility bills. The City has signed an 18-month contract with Circular Materials to remain as the s...
Mar 10, 2025

Trio from Olds and Calgary arrested near Halkirk
Three people have been charged following an incident near Halkirk, in east-central Alberta.Coronation RCMP say that on March 7, they were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked near an ...
Mar 10, 2025

Red Deer RCMP seek missing 14-year-old Randi Paul
Red Deer RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating missing 14-year-old Randi Paul. Paul was last seen on Feb. 28 in Alexis, northwest of Edmonton, and before that had been in Red Deer. Ther...
Mar 10, 2025

One deceased in early morning crash near Rimbey
One person has died following a collision Monday morning about 12 km northwest of Rimbey.It's believed that at about 5:20 a.m., a black Chevrolet Avalanche went through a T-intersection and crashed in...
Mar 10, 2025

Red Deer Home Show ready to educate and enthrall
Whether you're looking to renovate, thinking about your first home, simply looking for a place to take the family for a day, or anywhere in between, the Red Deer Home Show is the place to be this week...
Mar 07, 2025

Red Deer RCMP reminds public of daylight savings time safety considerations
The Red Deer RCMP are reminding residents of a number of important safety precautions heading into Daylight Savings Time this weekend.Police say the time change can affect home security, and visibilit...
Mar 07, 2025

Safe Harbour Society to provide 150 beds for shelter guests
Safe Harbour Society recently made a move that will improve the quality of life for its residents.This week the local shelter secured 150 bed frames and mattresses that came from the old army base in ...
Mar 07, 2025

Michener Aquatic Centre gets timing technology upgrade
Competitive swimmers in Red Deer can now enjoy the benefits of an updated timing system at the Michener Aquatic Centre thanks to the Red Deer Masters Swim Club. At the end of January, the Club finishe...
Mar 07, 2025