Category Archives: Red Deer

LPS arrests man after he allegedly keyed two parked vehicles
The Lacombe Police Service have charged a 39-year-old man with two counts of mischief after he allegedly keyed two vehicles in the parking lot of the Lacombe Centre Shopping Mall.Police say on Dec. 16...
Dec 17, 2025

Updated: City of Red Deer warming centre now closed
Update - The warming space has been closed, according to the City of Red Deer. -- The City of Red Deer announced they've opened a warming centre at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre for the public amidst...
Dec 17, 2025

City crews tackling the wintry conditions
Red Deer motorists can expect to see city crews on local roadways Wednesday while drivers grapple with poor weather and road conditions. The City says crews will be working throughout the snowfall, cl...
Dec 17, 2025

Eckville man in prison for sex offences denied day parole
Editor's note: This story contains several details which may be disturbing to readers.--A central Alberta man has been denied day parole by the Parole Board of Canada (PBC).It was in October 2019 when...
Dec 17, 2025

Red Deer sets temperature record on Dec. 15
Monday saw an all-time high temperature record set in Red Deer, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. It got up to 11.8 degrees Celsius on Dec. 15, just beating the old record of 11.7, w...
Dec 17, 2025

Ponoka town council renews incentive programs
Ponoka town council has renewed the Town of Ponoka residential and business incentive programs until Dec. 31, 2029. The town says the purpose of the program is to attract new residents and businesses ...
Dec 17, 2025

City Council Recap – December 16
The following decisions were made by Red Deer City Council during their December 16, 2025, meeting. PUBLIC HEARING: Zoning Bylaw 3357/E-2025 - Rezoning 6850 52 Avenue from 1-1 to 1-C (Second/Third Rea...
Dec 16, 2025

Red Deer County council approves 2026-28 operating budget and 2026-30 capital budget
Red Deer County council approved the 2026-2028 operating budget and the 2026-2030 capital budget today.The operating budget for 2026 was approved for $64 million, and the capital budget at $36.4 milli...
Dec 16, 2025

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Dec 16, 2025

Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre calling for donations
The Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre are asking the public for donations amidst the holiday season.The not-for-profit organization is a registered charity located in Red Deer, and they explained ...
Dec 16, 2025