Category Archives: Red Deer
RCMP seek assistance in locating second-degree murder suspect
The Alberta RCMP are seeking assistance in locating Derrick Phazar Whitford, a 27-year-old resident of the O'Chiese First Nation, as he has been charged with second-degree murder. The suspect has been...
Feb 03, 2025 (RCMP/Supplied)
Extreme cold warning issued for Red Deer and area
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued an extreme cold warning for Red Deer and the surrounding area. Extremely cold wind chill values near minus 40 are expected or occurring. While t...
Feb 03, 2025
Upgrades to CPR Pedestrian Bridge beginning next week
As of Monday, Feb. 3, residents will see construction kick-off to rehabilitate the aging infrastructure of Red Deer's historic CPR Pedestrian Bridge, causing an extended bridge closure and trail detou...
Jan 31, 2025
RDP honouring Black History Month with multiple panels and events
February marks Black History Month, and Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) welcomes students, faculty, staff and the community to participate in a variety of its on-campus events taking place over the next 28...
Jan 31, 2025
Facility bookings now open for fall 2025 and winter 2026 in Red Deer
The City of Red Deer is now accepting applications for groups wanting to book recreation, pools, or community spaces for the upcoming fall 2025 and winter 2026 seasons. Community associations, sport p...
Jan 31, 2025
RDP partners with BorderPass to improve international student immigration process
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is excited to announce that it has partnered with BorderPass, a platform intended to streamline the immigration process for international students. The platform should compl...
Jan 31, 2025
Red Deer City Councillor Lawrence Lee running for mayor in 2025 election
Lawrence Lee, a raised Red Deerian and three-term councillor, announced on Jan. 31 that he will be running for mayor of Red Deer in the 2025 municipal election. "I'm excited to share my passion and I ...
Jan 31, 2025
Downtown Business Association seeks farmers market partner
The Red Deer Downtown Business Association (DBA) is seeking a new partner to take over the operation of the Downtown Market, which is held weekly in the summer on Little Gaetz Avenue. The DBA is hopin...
Jan 31, 2025
Red Deer Polytechnic 2024 Impact Report showcases a year of growth
Red Deer Polytechnic released its 2024 Impact Report on Tuesday, highlighting progress its made on achieving the goals of its 2023 Strategic Plan.The 2023-24 school year saw the program launch seven n...
Jan 31, 2025
'Man Up' men's support group coming back to Red Deer Feb. 11
The Man Up men's support group is back.Based in Red Deer, the group will meet for the first time in over five years, at 7 p.m. on Feb. 11, inside the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence.Originally st...
Jan 31, 2025