Category Archives: Red Deer

Red Deer's employment up in January, but unemployment one of highest in Canada
Statistics Canada released results of its labour force survey for January 2025 and there's both good and bad news as it relates to Red Deer. The good news is from December 2024 to January 2025, Red De...
Feb 07, 2025

Nominations open for Mayor's Recognition Awards
Nominations have opened for the City of Red Deer's 2025 Mayor's Recognition Awards. The awards spotlight individuals, groups and teams who have made a special contribution that has brought honour and ...
Feb 07, 2025

No cause determined for fire that destroyed Waskasoo home
The cause of a fire that destroyed a family home in Waskasoo in January may never be known, according to Red Deer's investigation unit. Zhihao Zhong, Fire Safety Codes Officer, City of Red Deer, said ...
Feb 06, 2025

Central Alberta-based Sweet Home on the Lake under investigation by RCMP
The RCMP are investigating Sweet Home on the Lake, a local business based out of Sylvan Lake, after receiving a report of alleged fraudulent business practices on Tuesday. No charges have been laid an...
Feb 06, 2025

Red Deer RCMP arrest Ontario man for alleged drug trafficking
The Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section has arrested a 19-year-old Ontario man following a drug trafficking investigation.Mounties say the suspect has been charged with two counts of possessio...
Feb 06, 2025

Red Deer Polytechnic predicts $10 million deficit for 2025-26 budget
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is in the midst of planning its 2025-26 school year budget (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026), and as of Feb. 5, predicts an estimated deficit of $10 million. Stuart Cullum, R...
Feb 05, 2025

Gull Lake named as a top ice fishing destination in Canada
Alberta's Gull Lake has ranked as a top ice fishing destination in Canada, landing in sixth place out of nine locations named in the FishingBooker blog. Gull Lake is known for having shallow depths, r...
Feb 05, 2025

City says building permit values start high in 2025
Officials with the City of Red Deer say building permit values have started high in 2025, with 65 issued permits valued at $17 million, compared with 67 permits worth $7 million in January 2024. The c...
Feb 05, 2025

Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre unveils updated brand
The Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre (CAPCC) has announced a refreshed brand identity, that it says showcases its continued dedication to providing compassionate care and support for individuals ...
Feb 05, 2025

Trial date set in Red Deer robbery
A trial date has been set for a Red Deer man charged in an alleged local robbery. Aurie Hayley Peigan, 30, is scheduled for trial in Red Deer court of Justice on Aug. 20, 2025. He's charged with one c...
Feb 05, 2025