Category Archives: Red Deer
Blackfalds town council searches for savings and revenue opportunities
In Blackfalds' town council's regular meeting Dec. 10, multiple decisions with budget implications were brought to the table that found both savings and revenue opportunities for the town moving forwa...
Dec 11, 2024
50 St. in Ponoka to be temporarily closed for Holiday Train
The Town of Ponoka is alerting the public to a planned temporary road closure for later this afternoon.On Dec. 11 from 3:30 to 5 p.m., the Town says 50 Street from 47 Ave. to 49 Ave. will be closed fo...
Dec 11, 2024
Innisfail town council approves 2025 budget
Innisfail's town council approved an operating budget of $28,532,772 and a capital budget of $21,249,219 for 2025 during its regular meeting Dec. 9. Officials with the town report increasing operating...
Dec 11, 2024
Blackfalds to host the 2026 Women's Canadian Fast Pitch Championship
The Women's Canadian Fast Pitch Championship is returning to the Town of Blackfalds in 2026.The community had just hosted the national tournament this past summer and after a successful result, Softba...
Dec 10, 2024
RCMP charge Maskwacis man for murder 10 months after incident
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has provided an update on their investigation into a homicide that occurred on the Samson Cree Nation nearly a year ago.Police say on Dec. 6 that they arrested and c...
Dec 10, 2024
Red Deer RCMP nab two people allegedly shoplifting after stolen vehicle incidents
Red Deer RCMP have made a pair of arrests in connection to a stolen vehicle incident on Nov. 29.That day, police arrested a female suspect who was driving the reportedly stolen vehicle. That woman was...
Dec 10, 2024
Train and boom apparatus collide in Didsbury
On Monday, RCMP responded to a collision involving a train and a boom apparatus in Didsbury.The collision occurred around 11:30 at the 20 Avenue crossing. Secondary Highway 582, as well as 23 Street a...
Dec 10, 2024
Olds student organizes successful fundraiser for "Movember" movement
A Deer Meadow School student in Olds has raised more than $500 for the charitable "Movember" movement as a part of his Interact leadership class, taught by Sandi Hoppins. Eight-grader Kolton Johnson s...
Dec 10, 2024
RDP ranked 43rd among Top 50 Research polytechnics and colleges
Red Deer Polytechnic has been named one of Canada's top 50 research polytechnics and colleges.According to Research Infosource Inc., RDP is ranked 43 overall after the school attracted nearly $2.4 mil...
Dec 10, 2024
Blackfalds resident Robyn Devine recognized for exceptional volunteer work
Nine Albertans, including Blackfalds resident Robyn Devine, were recently recognized by the provincial government for their exceptional service at the 2024 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards.The ceremo...
Dec 10, 2024