Category Archives: Red Deer

UPDATE: Police incident in Red Deer's Pines results in no charges
UPDATE: Jan. 23, 2024, 10:30 a.m. RCMP say that on Jan. 20, just before 5:30 a.m., Red Deer Mounties received a report of a firearms dispute involving a gun on Parke Avenue, near Phelan Crescent. Cpl....
Jan 20, 2024 (Contributed/Cassidy Simone)

Missing Lloydminster man could be in Red Deer
Lloydminster RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing 39-year-old male. Shawn Murphy was last seen in Lloydminster on Jan. 12, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. When last spoken to, Murphy me...
Jan 19, 2024

Red Deer Catholic school board to discuss by-election on Jan. 26
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools says the matter of a by-election will be discussed at the Jan. 26 board of trustees meeting.The possibility of a by-election comes in the wake of removing former tru...
Jan 19, 2024

RDP kicks off 60th anniversary by welcoming Chris Hadfield to Perspectives: Canada in the World series
On Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) proudly hosted Canadian icon Chris Hadfield as the 30th speaker of its prestigious Perspectives: Canada in the World speaker series. Officials sa...
Jan 19, 2024

Red Deer Victim Services welcomes service dog Argo to the team
There's a new dog in town: Red Deer Victim Services has a new partner to help assist victims through difficult stages of the criminal justice system.On Thursday, the City and Red Deer RCMP welcomed Ar...
Jan 19, 2024

City council, Westerner Park and RDP issue statements on passing of philanthropist and community builder, Jack Donald
Officials with the City of Red Deer have announced the passing of long-time business leader, philanthropist, and community builder, Jack Donald. It can be described as another huge loss for the commun...
Jan 19, 2024

City says project ground-breaking brings confidence to downtown Red Deer and anchors community vision
The City of Red Deer has broken ground on the first residential project that's part of its Capstone redevelopment program and urban revitalization initiative.City officials say the developer, High Ris...
Jan 19, 2024

Construction of new Blackfalds high school coming along nicely
Wolf Creek Public Schools' newest high school, that being the first for Blackfalds, is coming into final view.Iron Ridge Secondary Campus is slated to open September 2024."Everything's on track. The e...
Jan 19, 2024

Missing: Cole Hosack, 24
A man missing in British Columbia may have potential ties to Red Deer, according to a family member. Cole Hosack was last seen in the area of the Lonestar Bar in Dawson Creek, BC, at approximately 12:...
Jan 19, 2024

Olymel temporarily laying off up to 100 people at Red Deer pork plant
Global pressure on pork production and processing, and in turn a downturn in hog production across western Canada, is causing Olymel to lay off 100 workers at its Red Deer plant, a company spokesperso...
Jan 18, 2024