Red Deer

Firefighters respond to blaze at Lacombe Bar and Steakhouse

The Lacombe Bar and Steakhouse is temporarily closed following a fire at its location at 5038 Highway 2A in the city.In an emailed statement from City of Lacombe Fire Chief Jason Fleming, he said crew...

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Public conversation on Disinformation and Alberta Separation set for Tuesday

The Council of Canadians Red Deer chapter is set to host a public conversation on Disinformation and Alberta Separation this evening. From 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, those in attendance at the Golden Cir...

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Red Deer County celebrates members at annual Protective Services Awards Night

Red Deer County recently held its annual Protective Services Awards Night, celebrating the achievements and exceptional service, dedication, and professionalism of Red Deer County's Protective Service...

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City of Red Deer now accepting applications for annual arts and culture funding

The City of Red Deer announced that eligible not-for-profit organizations can now apply for funding through the Community Culture Development Fund (CCDF) opportunities category.The funding is meant to...

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City of Red Deer announces voting details for disestablishment of BIA and DBA

The City of Red Deer announced an in-person vote will be held on March 16 for the potential disestablishment of the Business Improvement Area and Downtown Business Association. The vote is meant to ga...

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Updated: RCMP report several collisions on QEII between Red Deer and Olds, advise of treacherous conditions

UPDATE: Feb. 17, 5:10 p.m. According to 511 Alberta, the northbound QEII at Township Road 442, near Ponoka, there is a multi-vehicle MVC. Expect a lane closure and significant delays. Further north, t...

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UPDATED: Winter storm to end this evening in central Alberta

Hazardous, blizzard-like winter conditions are expected to end Tuesday evening. That according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) which says total snowfall accumulations will be between 1...

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Community Foundation of Central Alberta distributes $1.9 Million in Grants in 2025

The Community Foundation of Central Alberta (CFCAB) has announced that it distributed $1.9 million in grants in 2025.Through these distributions, officials say 113 agencies working to strengthen the q...

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Red Deer RCMP gives safety tips for winter activities during Family Day weekend

Red Deer RCMP are encouraging families this Family Day long weekend to take extra safe precautions, as many residents will be heading outdoors, to ensure a safe weekend.RCMP say preparing ahead and st...

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Provincial government announces classroom complexity teams for school divisions in central Alberta

The Government of Alberta announced on Friday they've investing $143 million to establish 476 complexity teams in K-6 schools, which include one teacher and two educational assistants, across the prov...