Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer city council to consider rezoning application at property for future shelter use
Red Deer city council will consider a rezoning application for the property at 7740 40 Avenue at first reading on Feb. 3 that would enable future shelter use.The city says the application, which was s...
Jan 09, 2026 The area under consideration for a rezoning application. (Image Credit: City of Red Deer/Supplied)
New free winter-themed event coming to Ponoka on Feb. 7
The Town of Ponoka is introducing a new family-friendly event this February. The community is invited to stop by for a Winter Day in the Park on Feb. 7 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Lions Centennial Park....
Jan 09, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Red Deer region unemployment rate drops in December
The Red Deer region's unemployment rate saw a drop in December to 6. 1 per cent. That's according to the latest Labour Force Survey released by Statistics Canada on Jan. 9, 2026. According to the repo...
Jan 09, 2026 Unemployment Rate (Image Credit: (rdnewsNOW file photo))
Red Deer Emergency Services and RCMP kick off Sirens for Life campaign
The 26th annual Sirens for Life campaign officially kicked off in Red Deer on Thursday.Members from the City of Red Deer Emergency Services and Red Deer RCMP were on hand at Canadian Blood Services to...
Jan 08, 2026 Red Deer Emergency Services acting chief, Curtis Schaefer, donates blood at Canadian Blood Services to kick off the Sirens for Life Campaign on Thursday, Jan. 8. (Image Credit: Ian Gustafson/rdnewsNOW)
Mobile mammography trailer coming to Olds in January and February
Primary Care Alberta's mobile mammography service is coming to Olds.The screen test program will be in the town of Olds at the Olds Hospital (3901 57 Avenue) from Jan. 28-31 and Feb. 2-4.Screening is ...
Jan 07, 2026
Red Deer and Lacombe counties hosting workshop on water, spray, inversion and drift
Red Deer County, in partnership with Lacombe County, are hosting a workshop in Innisfail on Jan. 12 all about water, spray, inversion and drift.The program runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Innisfa...
Jan 07, 2026
Peavey Mart to reopen Red Deer location in April
Peavey Mart is officially relaunching in Red Deer. The Red Deer-based company announced in January 2025 it would close 96 stores, and it followed through later in the year after liquidation sales. At ...
Jan 07, 2026
Zukiwsky Group donates $75,000 to Dress for Success Central Alberta
The Zukiwsky Group, with ScotiaMcLeod at Scotia Wealth Management, has donated $75,000 to Dress for Success Central Alberta (DFSCA).The funding is part of a matching program supported by volunteer act...
Jan 07, 2026
Sylvan Lake hockey community rallies around family after tragedy
Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey is mourning the loss of a hockey parent following a tragic incident.President Dallas Hand said the incident occurred on Saturday and that it has affected many people within th...
Jan 07, 2026
Lacombe Police investigate damage to vehicle gas tanks
The Lacombe Police Service is investigating two separate incidents of mischief that involved damage to gas tanks.The incidents took place earlier this month, and police believe they may be related.The...
Jan 07, 2026