Category Archives: Red Deer

Man charged in Red Deer drug and firearms bust, ordered to stand trial
One of three people charged in a Red Deer drug trafficking investigation which turned up four firearms, including an AK-47 rifle, has been ordered to stand trial. Brandon Caleb Robertson, 28, was orde...
Sep 10, 2024

Government of Alberta invests in non-profits across the province, including several in central Alberta
Alberta's government is providing more than $12 million to 248 non-profit initiatives in an effort to help build strong and vibrant communities across the province, and multiple organizations in the R...
Sep 10, 2024

Red Deer RCMP seek assistance in child luring investigation
RCMP in Red Deer are asking the community to be alert and speak to your children about conversations they may have had with a male in his seventies who may have been attempting to lure kids into his r...
Sep 09, 2024

Noise, dust, and smoke possible during upcoming AltaLink construction
AltaLink and ATCO's Central East Transfer-Out (CETO) Transmission Project is approaching the first phase of construction, and residents should be prepared to see smoke, increased dust, and potential t...
Sep 09, 2024

Red Deer Public Library offers new chapter for local authors in Culture Days fair
Alberta's Culture Days are in full swing, and the Red Deer Public Library (RDPL) is hosting a few events, including a local author fair and writing workshop.On September 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m...
Sep 09, 2024

Cirque Italia bringing 1950's dreamscape to Red Deer
Cirque Italia invites Red Deer residents to witness a dreamy circus adventure under its big top tent later this month.From Sept. 19-22 in the Parkland Mall parking lot, the company's Gold Unit perform...
Sep 09, 2024

Changing the narrative on World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day, and the Outreach Centre will be holding a few events filled with information, conversation, and self-care to mark the occasion and change the narrative...
Sep 09, 2024

Red Deer area sets new record high temperature for September 8
Some areas of central Alberta, including Red Deer, saw record high temperatures set for September 8 over the weekend. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the Red Deer area set a...
Sep 09, 2024

International FASD Awareness Day brings attention to prevalent life-long condition
A feeling of hope is what Julie Nanson-Ashton, executive director of the Central Alberta Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Network, wants Red Deerians attending its community gathering to leave w...
Sep 09, 2024

Generosity and style go hand-in-hand for Red Deer Hospice Society's fundraising auction
The Red Deer Hospice Society's bi-annual Handbag Auction is back and the organization's goal is to raise $10,000.Located in the Anders neighbourhood, the Hospice Society is "a residential end-of-life ...
Sep 09, 2024