Category Archives: Red Deer

Friends of the Red Deer Public Library First Thursday concert
The Friends of the Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present pianist Dr. Roger Admiral, who will present a recital featuring works by Bach, Haydn, Chopin and Rachmaninoff.The concert will take pl...
Jan 05, 2026

Red Deer Public Schools inviting students and families for feedback on addressing classroom complexity
Red Deer Public Schools have launched a division-wide community engagement project aimed at addressing classroom complexity.The division says the engagement, which begins this month, will gather persp...
Jan 05, 2026

Ponoka RCMP respond to fatal collision
Ponoka RCMP responded to a fatal collision on Sunday evening that claimed the life of a 59-year-old resident of Ponoka County.Mounties responded to the head-on collision at 7:11 p.m. on January 4 on H...
Jan 05, 2026

Several violations by drivers in Red Deer on New Year's Eve, say RCMP
Red Deer RCMP stopped 210 vehicles on New Year's Eve during check stops and extra patrols.Every driver was given a mandatory alcohol screening (MAS).Five were removed from the roads, with two failing ...
Jan 02, 2026

'Learn to Skate' event marks 15 years in Red Deer
Ice skating on a frozen pond: it's about as Canadian an experience one can find. And when the temperature is just right, at about -10 Celsius, it hits just right. With the exception of a year during t...
Jan 02, 2026

Year-in-Review: Blackfalds Mayor Laura Svab says transparency is key heading into 2026
Blackfalds Mayor Laura Svab said since the election in October, the CAO and administration have set council up for success.With numerous workshops and trainings, she feels they are ready to lead the c...
Jan 02, 2026

Year-in-Review: Innisfail Mayor Jean Barclay reflects on housing and economic development
It was a busy year in the Town of Innisfail, according to Mayor Jean Barclay, where council focused on housing and economic development in the community.As a result, she said, in both of those areas, ...
Jan 02, 2026

Residential Green Route plowing begins with school sites
The City says it will begin plowing residential Green Routes throughout the community, starting with school sites, on Jan. 2, 2026. Green Routes are the collector roads, transit routes, and school zon...
Jan 02, 2026

Year-in-Review: Burton Bailey reflects on first 8 months as Red Deer's Member of Parliament
He's been on the job for eight months, and Red Deer MP Burton Bailey says it's been a humbling experience working in the House of Commons on behalf of constituents.Elected under the Conservative Party...
Jan 01, 2026

Year-in-Review: Olds Mayor Dan Daley reflects on busy 2025
Olds Mayor Dan Daley said town council is doing their best to ensure that they build a foundation today so that it can be a strong community moving forward."We need to make sure that we have our infra...
Jan 01, 2026