Category Archives: Red Deer

Toys for Tickets campaign raises over $4,800 of toys for Red Deer Christmas Bureau
The City of Red Deer's annual Toys for Tickets campaign has resulted in over $4,800 in toy donations being collected for the Red Deer Christmas Bureau.The generosity and holiday spirit of Red Deerians...
Dec 13, 2024

Sylvan Lake's Winter Village receives donation to repair grinch-like vandalism
Christmas came early for the Town of Sylvan Lake and Christmas Village Association this year as a local business has donated $2,200 to fix damage to the Winter Village caused by vandalism in November....
Dec 13, 2024

Federal government moves for Canada Post workers to return to work
The Canadian government is pushing to end the nearly month-long Canada Post strike. On Friday morning federal labour minister Steven MacKinnon asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board to send the 5...
Dec 13, 2024

UPDATE: Highway 2 reopened following serious motor vehicle collision
Update: The Blackfalds RCMP say as of 4:12 p.m. on Friday, Highway 2 is now open and normal traffic can resume. -- Blackfalds RCMP are currently on scene at a serious motor vehicle collision on Highwa...
Dec 13, 2024

Located: Caden Worme, 22, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP said on Sept. 16, 2025 that Caden Worme had sadly been located deceased. More here.
Dec 13, 2024

Located: Reid Jason Gleiser, 24, of Red Deer
The Red Deer RCMP reported on Dec. 19 that Reid Jason Gleiser has been located and is safe. They would like to thank you public for their assistance.
Dec 13, 2024

Red Deer RCMP shares tips to secure your property while travelling this winter
Weather you're escaping the cold for a sunnier destination or heading home for the holidays, this season can be filled with travel, and Red Deer RCMP want to remind residents how to keep their homes s...
Dec 12, 2024

Central Alberta charities struggling as Canada Post strike drags on
Alberta's Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, Matt Jones, says the UCP government is deeply concerned by the apparent lack of progress made between Canada Post and its striking workers.Jones says the...
Dec 12, 2024

Most Red Deer outdoor skating rinks expected to open this weekend
The City of Red Deer reports that as of Friday, Dec. 13, most neighbourhood outdoor rinks should be ready for use.Recent cold temperatures and snowfall have created good conditions for ice build up, h...
Dec 12, 2024

Ponoka town council approves 2025 Utility Rates Bylaw
Ponoka town council recently approved the 2025 Utility Rate Bylaw, which includes an increase from 2024. Overall, if a family uses 20 cubic metres of water per month, they will see an estimated monthl...
Dec 12, 2024