Category Archives: Red Deer
Mental Health Week 2026 focuses on importance of social connection
The 75th annual Mental Health Week is underway.It is recognized each year across Canada during the first week of May to raise awareness about mental health.This year, Mental Health Week runs from May ...
May 06, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 103770275 © Tero Vesalainen | Dreamstime.com)
Red Deer students participate in APEGA Science Olympics
Over 130 students in Grades 4-12 took part in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta's (APEGA) Science Olympics in Red Deer. Last Saturday at Eastview Middle School, th...
May 06, 2026 (Image Credit: APEGA/Supplied)
New principal named at The Brick Learning Centre in Ponoka
Chris Gardner, a long-time educator in Alberta, has been named principal at The Brick Learning Centre in Ponoka.Gardner joins Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) from Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools, ...
May 05, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
Red Deer city council to make decision on future of ambulance services on May 12
A week from now, Red Deer city council will be tasked with a decision on the future of ambulance services in the community. In a special city council meeting on Tuesday, Red Deer City Manager Tara Lod...
May 05, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 283595439 © Oasisamuel | Dreamstime.com)
Lacombe Police welcome 'Rally' the support dog
Rally has arrived, and Rally is the newest support dog at Lacombe Police Services and Victim Services, LPS shared Tuesday.Rally will provide support and comfort to victims, witnesses, community member...
May 05, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project marks 31st year
The 31st annual Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project is underway.On May 1, volunteer farmers seeded 140 acres of peas in a field just west of Blackfalds.Last year, the project raised $57,000 fro...
May 05, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
Red Deerians recognize Red Dress Day
A number of Red Deerians recognized the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, also known as Red Dress Day, on Tuesday.Organized by differe...
May 05, 2026 (Image Credit: Ian Gustafson/rdnewsNOW staff)
Olds teacher wins CCSSA Excellence in Catholic Leadership Award
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools Board of Trustees named Monica Andrew as the 2026 Council of Catholic School Superintendents of Alberta (CCSSA) Excellence in Catholic Education Leadership Award rec...
May 04, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
RCMP investigating homicide in Louis Bull First Nation
RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating the death of a 21-year-old Louis Bull First Nation resident as a homicide.This comes after Maskwacis RCMP were called to Louis Bull First Nation on May 1 at 10:...
May 04, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Red Deer Public Schools and RCMP expand partnership into high schools
Red Deer Public Schools announced they've expanded their partnership with the RCMP into both of the division's high schools.The division made the move in an effort to strengthen its commitment to safe...
May 04, 2026 (Image Credit: Red Deer Public Schools/Supplied)