Category Archives: Red Deer

RCMP seize drugs, guns, and ammunition from six central Alberta properties
Red Deer Mounties were among several Alberta RCMP officers involved in the seizure of drugs, guns, and ammunition from numerous properties throughout central Alberta this month, including Red Deer. On...
Aug 13, 2024 (Parkland RCMP)

Copper wire theft cause of multiple power outages
Around 9 p.m. on August 12, a widespread power outage impacted neighbourhoods in east and north Red Deer; but City officials say crews have identified that copper wire theft was the cause of the incid...
Aug 13, 2024

Arrest made after shots reported in Louis Bull First Nation
An arrest has been made in relation to a shooting incident that occurred on Louis Bull First Nation early this month. On August 7, 2024, Maskwacis RCMP received report of a shooting and arrived to fin...
Aug 12, 2024

Clearview Public Schools moves to new website provider
Clearview Public Schools says it is transitioning to Rally, a new website provider designed to enhance user experience and accessibility. Officials say the decision was made in an effort to reflect th...
Aug 12, 2024

Ponoka Aquaplex closing in fall for annual maintenance
The Ponoka Aquaplex will be closed to the public from September 3-16 for annual maintenance. "We appreciate the understanding and patience of our community during this essential maintenance period," s...
Aug 12, 2024

2nd annual Afro-Caribbean Festival bringing culture to downtown Red Deer Aug. 17 & 18
The second annual Afro Caribbean Festival is coming to Red Deer's downtown Aug. 17 & 18.Hosted by the African Caribbean Centre of Central Alberta (ACCoCA), the free-to-attend festival offers a uni...
Aug 11, 2024

"Not all things farmed are food": Alberta Open Farm Days goes Aug. 17-18
The 2024 edition of Alberta Open Farm Days, Aug. 17-18, is sure to be a great one as organizers place a heavy focus on the province's small, but interesting craft fibre industry.It's the year of the a...
Aug 11, 2024

Discovery Canyon reopens at River Bend after water quality concerns
The Discovery Canyon water feature in Red Deer, which unexpectedly had to close in late July due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria, is once again open.Located at River Bend, water continued to pump...
Aug 10, 2024

Coffee with Council: Ponoka residents invited to share thoughts on Budget 2025
Ponoka residents are invited to join town council for a cup of coffee (or tea) and give their input and ideas on the 2025 Town of Ponoka Budget. Coffee with Council will be held Thursday, August 22 fr...
Aug 09, 2024

Ponoka to hold second iteration of Fall Fest on 51st
The Town of Ponoka has announced it will once again host the Fall Fest on 51st for its second year.The festival will take place downtown along 51 Avenue (from 50 to 51 Street) on Friday, September 6, ...
Aug 09, 2024