Category Archives: Red Deer

Lacombe vape shop target of recent break and enter
Lacombe Police are investigating a break and enter which is said to have occurred early on Jan. 4 at a store called Lacombe Vapes.The store is located in the Midway Centre at 7609 Henderson Way.Accord...
Jan 06, 2026

Red Deer Dream Centre names new executive director
The Red Deer Dream Centre announced the promotion of Darryl Wilkie as the organization's new executive director.The organization says that Wilkie brings a wealth of leadership experience to the role."...
Jan 06, 2026

YouthHQ Celebrates 50 Years
A local organization that offers numerous programs and services supporting children, youth and families, is celebrating it's half century milestone. YouthHQ is marking its 50th Anniversary in 2026, ho...
Jan 06, 2026

Joyce Family Foundation donates $1.5 million to remove financial barriers for RDP students
Red Deer Polytechnic received a generous donation of $1.5 million from The Joyce Family Foundation.The institution says the donation means RDP students will face fewer financial barriers when pursuing...
Jan 06, 2026

Lacombe Police Service investigates arson and mischief at multi-unit residence
The Lacombe Police Service is investigating an incident of arson and mischief that occurred yesterday.Police say that in the early morning hours of Jan. 5, they were dispatched at approximately 6:45 a...
Jan 06, 2026

Lacombe Police make drug seizure during traffic stop
Lacombe Police seized various amounts of drugs during a recent traffic stop.They say it was about 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 3 when members conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of a business near 49 Av...
Jan 06, 2026

Alberta's mental health and addictions minister says overdose stats declining, but stats suggest otherwise
How the fight to save people in Red Deer from opioid-related overdoses is going, seems to be a matter of perspective. According to the Alberta government's Substance Use Surveillance System, EMS respo...
Jan 05, 2026

Located: Maskwacis RCMP searching for three missing teens
Maskwacis RCMP reported as of 9 p.m. on January 5, that Jaedin Osbak, Shelayne Deschamps and Sierra Deschamps were located safe. Alberta RCMP thanks the public for their assistance.
Jan 05, 2026

Normal November, wetter December recorded around Alberta
It was an up-and-down start to the cold season for central Alberta, but it seems La Nia has finally taken a firm hold.The climate pattern which is characterized by its cool conditions certainly wasn't...
Jan 05, 2026

New economic development association launches in Red Deer
Red Deer D.R.I.V.E., a new non-profit business-led economic development association dedicated to forming the region's future prosperity, has been launched.The initiative was created in partnership wit...
Jan 05, 2026