Category Archives: Red Deer

United Way Central Alberta chosen as charity of choice for NOVA Chemicals campaign
The United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) has been gifted $667,063 after a successful fundraising campaign by NOVA Chemicals."NOVA Chemicals employees once again show extraordinary leadership in central A...
Nov 26, 2024

Red Deer & District Chamber says proposed U.S. tariffs could have local impact
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose large tariffs once he takes office early in the new year. On Monday, Trump said he'll implement a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian imports ...
Nov 26, 2024

Preliminary hearing scheduled for Clearwater County man accused in Innisfail area arson
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a central Alberta man facing charges after an Innisfail area business was set on fire earlier this year. Tyler John Giglia, 39, of Clearwater County, is sl...
Nov 26, 2024

National Addiction Awareness Week sparks comments from and calls to provincial government
November 24-30 marks National Addiction Awareness Week (NAAW), an opportunity to learn more about prevention and harm reduction, talk about treatment and recovery, and discuss solutions for change, sa...
Nov 26, 2024

Lacombe looks to attract filmmakers to city
Lacombe is hoping to attract more move magicians to the city.This week, city council approved a new Film Policy with an aim at legislating, promoting and encouraging film production within the communi...
Nov 26, 2024

RDPSD students learn what it takes to be a firemedic
Local students got a taste of what it takes to be a firemedic.This week Grade 7 and 8 students in the Red Deer Public Schools' SportFit program got the opportunity to step into the shoes of Red Deer E...
Nov 26, 2024

Locally shot film, The Ties That Bind to be screened at Carnival Cinemas in December
Central Albertans chomping at the bit to head to the theatres to see a locally made film will soon get that chance.From Dec. 6 to 13 at Carnival Cinemas in Red Deer, there will be multiple screenings ...
Nov 26, 2024

New trial dates set for Red Deer woman charged in Woodlands County shooting
New trial dates have been scheduled for a Red Deer woman charged in a Woodlands County shooting two years ago. Amanda Britney Ann McCarthur, 24, is scheduled for a jury trial in Edmonton Court of King...
Nov 25, 2024

Living Wage Network reports increased cost of living for Red Deer in 2024
The Alberta Living Wage Network has released its 2024 report, with Red Deer's living wage coming in at $18.90, up $0.15 from last year. Of about 21 designated areas or municipalities in the report, th...
Nov 25, 2024

Elder Lynn Jonasson receives '7 Teachings' award for community service and wisdom
Red Deer-area Elder, Lynn Jonasson, was the recipient earlier this month of an Okimaw Award. The Okimaw Society - Okimaw being the Cree word for leader -- is an organization in Edmonton. The awards, n...
Nov 25, 2024 Elder Lynn Jonasson, of Red Deer, with his 2024 Okimaw Award. (Indigital Media)