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Hundreds take part in presentation and conversation on disinformation and Alberta separation

Approximately 150 people made the trip through the snowstorm on Tuesday evening to attend a public conversation on disinformation and Alberta separation.The presentation, organized by the Council of C...

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Special Olympics Red Deer set to host pair of fundraising events

Special Olympics Red Deer will host multiple fundraising events this weekend, beginning with the 2026 Red Deer Polar Plunge on Saturday and the annual curling bonspiel on Sunday.The annual Polar Plung...

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Red Deer man sentenced for possession of child porn

A Red Deer man accused of child exploitation offences has been sentenced to two years in jail, along with probation. Kory Fraser Reay, 45, was sentenced in Red Deer Court of Justice on Feb. 18, 2026, ...

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Notable snowfalls in central Alberta this week

Many residents of central Alberta got reacquainted with their shovels and snowblowers this week after a recent heavy dump of snow.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), from Feb. 1...

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Updated: Cold Warning remains in place for Red Deer and surrounding area Thursday night

A Cold Warning remains in place for Red Deer and the surrounding area Thursday evening. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), wind chills near minus 40 are expected again tonight....

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RDP's Cornerstone Dining open to the public

Red Deer Polytechnic announced the opening of its Cornerstone Dining Room.The institution says it's more than a place to enjoy a delicious meal, but also an immersive learning environment where RDP Cu...

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Lacombe County ratepayers will soon get to park for free at Sandy Point Beach and Sunbreaker Cove

Lacombe County announced the expansion of its paid parking program to include free parking for county ratepayers at a pair of boat launches.The change will officially begin on May 15 this year, so eli...

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Red Deer County's Keri Pratt shares story ahead of Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day

Red Deer County's Keri Pratt is reminding everyone of the importance of getting your heart checked regularly ahead of Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day this Sunday.The campaign is recognized internati...

Pattison Media Feb 18, 2026 Keri Pratt and Dr. Tyrone David, two weeks after her open heart surgery. (Image Credit: Keri Pratt/Supplied)

Red Deer man sentenced in local drug trafficking investigation

A nearly four-and-a-half year jail sentence has been handed to the second of two people charged in a Red Deer drug trafficking investigation. Simon Emmerson Williamson, 25, of Red Deer, was sentenced ...

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RDP to host Central Alberta Teachers' Convention this week

Teachers from across central Alberta will gather at Red Deer Polytechnic this week.Put on by the Alberta Teachers Association, the two-day Central Alberta Teachers' Convention is set for Feb. 19-20 wi...