Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools announces leadership changes in Transportation Department
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools has announced what its describing as significant leadership appointments within its Transportation Department. Officials say Kelli Pickett has been promoted to the r...
Jan 15, 2026 L-R: Transportation Manager Kelli Pickett, Assistant Transportation Manager Tanus Smith. (Image Credit: Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools)
Mamawi Atosketan Native School represents Canada and North America, wins global sustainability prize in Abu Dhabi
Two Indigenous students from Mamawi Atosketan Native School (MANS) have garnered some prestigious recognition.The students flew to Abu Dhabi to attend the Jan. 13, 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize Awar...
Jan 15, 2026 Pre-Award ceremony visit to Canadian Embassy--Zayed Sustainability Prize escort, Kenyon Bull, Elias Mykat, David Leach, Political Counselor at the Canadian Embassy in Abu Dahbi, Ray Fankhauser, chaperone and hydroponics consultant. (Image Credit: Supplied)
Maskwacis RCMP charge five after seizing drugs and weapons in vehicle search
Maskwacis RCMP arrested five people last Sunday after searching a vehicle that contained multiple weapons and drugs.Police responded to the call on Jan. 11 after they received a report of threats with...
Jan 15, 2026 A 12-gauge shotgun seized by RCMP. (Image Credit: Maskwacis RCMP/Supplied)
Stay of proceedings in alleged firearms trafficking case
There has been a stay of proceedings for a central Alberta man accused of acquiring and distributing firearms from crime scenes in Maskwacis and Wetaskiwin. Eaglechild Smallboy, 38, a resident of Mask...
Jan 14, 2026 Alberta Provincial Court
Lacombe city council approves updated utility bylaw
Lacombe city council has approved a bylaw updating water, wastewater, and solid waste rates for 2026, as well as clarifying procedures for wastewater blockages. City officials say the bylaw received s...
Jan 14, 2026 Lacombe City Hall (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Garbage-Free February marks 20 years in Red Deer-relaunches as a civic “training month”
Garbage-Free February (GFF) is celebrating a 20-year milestone in Red Deer with a refreshed approach in 2026.Organizers say the new approach shifts from "a month of willpower" to an initiative describ...
Jan 14, 2026 ReThink Red Deer (Image Credit: ReThink Red Deer)
Sylvan Lake to prepare exploratory report on becoming a city
Sylvan Lake town council has put the process in motion to explore becoming a city. At Tuesday's regular meeting, council unanimously approved a notice of motion brought forward by Councillor Tim Mearn...
Jan 14, 2026 Sylvan Lake (Image Credit: Town of Sylvan Lake)
Sundre area sets temperature record for January 13
The Sundre area set an unofficial new temperature record for January 13 on Tuesday.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the temperature reached 10.3 degrees Celsius in the Sundre...
Jan 14, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 13876402 © Chris Brignell | Dreamstime.com)
Warm weather impacts outdoor rink conditions in Red Deer
The City of Red Deer announced that recent warm conditions have affected the condition of outdoor rinks across the community The City explained that while residents are encouraged to enjoy the rinks, ...
Jan 13, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW/Sheldon Spackman)
City council approves bylaw to initiate BIA disestablishment process
Red Deer city council unanimously approved first reading of the Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) disestablishment bylaw on Tuesday, which initiates a provincially legislated process.They also ...
Jan 13, 2026 Red Deer Downtown Business Association (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)