Category Archives: Red Deer

Holiday Smile Cookies for charity back at Tim Hortons through Nov. 24
Smile Cookies are back for some holiday cheer at Tim Hortons locations.In Red Deer, 50 per cent of proceeds will benefit The Lending Cupboard, and 50 per cent will go to Tim Hortons Foundation camps."...
Nov 18, 2024

Three arrested with weapons and drugs in north Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP have arrested and charged three people in relation to an incident which took place the afternoon of Nov. 13 on the city's north end.Mounties say it was 3:45 that day when the Red Deer RC...
Nov 18, 2024

Chinook's Edge students enjoying new veterinary program through Olds College
Students at Chinook's Edge (CESD) schools can now take veterinary training which allows them to jump into the industry as soon as they graduate. There are currently 14 students from nine division scho...
Nov 18, 2024

Ponoka's Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees begins next week
The annual Ponoka & District Health Foundation Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees is right around the corner.From Nov. 21-23 at the Stagecoach Saloon on Ponoka Stampede Grounds, there will be five...
Nov 16, 2024

Pattison Media raises $28,000 for The Outreach Centre during Day of Holiday Hope radiothon
Red Deer and area did their part in helping those in need this holiday season.On Friday approximately $28,000 was raised for the Red Deer Outreach Centre during the annual Day of Holiday Hope radiotho...
Nov 16, 2024

Canadian Foodgrains Bank highlights work at event in Red Deer
The Canadian Foodgrains Bank held an informational and celebratory event in Red Deer on Thursday evening.Approximately 125 people attended the event at Living Stones Church, which included members of ...
Nov 15, 2024

Central Alberta business owners sought for growth initiative
Businesses in the Red Deer region are wanted for a new growth initiative called BREWD -- or Business Retention Expansion and Workforce Development.BREWD is driven by a coalition of businesses, governm...
Nov 15, 2024

Canada Post workers in Red Deer join national job action
Canada Post workers officially went on strike Friday, including in Red Deer.An approximate 55,000 members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are striking across the nation after 'minimal p...
Nov 15, 2024

Located: Skylyn Robicheau, 27, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP report that Skylyn Robicheau has been located and is safe. RCMP thank the public for their assistance.
Nov 15, 2024

Habitat for Humanity highlights the ripples of the Canadian housing crisis
Four in five Canadians say homeownership is a luxury, according to a new Affordable Housing survey conducted by Habitat for Humanity Canada.While most Canadians -- 58 per cent -- agree that the middle...
Nov 15, 2024