Category Archives: Red Deer

Nursing care workers to picket in Red Deer, Olds, and Lacombe
More than 16,000 nursing care workers from across the province could begin striking on Saturday morning, including in central Alberta, if a new deal cannot be struck with the Alberta government before...
Nov 21, 2025

Podcast: Those who knew Don Moore, whose name will live on at Red Deer's downtown Recreation Centre
Red Deer has renamed its downtown recreation centre, the Don Moore Recreation Centre. On this week's episode of The Everything Red Deer Podcast, host Josh Hall catches up with some of the people who k...
Nov 21, 2025

Building permit values in Red Deer decline in October
The City of Red Deer has reported that building permit values declined in October, but the year-to-date numbers remain high.According to a media release from the city, building permits totalled $4.26 ...
Nov 21, 2025

Long time Wolf Creek trustee receives ASBA Distinguished Service Award
Not many people can say they've shaped the story of a school division for more than two decades - but Trudy Bratland can. Wolf Creek Public Schools is proud to share that longtime trustee Trudy Bratla...
Nov 21, 2025 ASBA President Marilyn Dennis (left) and ASBA Executive Director & CEO Vivian Abboud (right) present former Wolf Creek Public Schools trustee Trudy Bratland (centre) with the Alberta School Boards Association Distinguished Service Award, recognizing her 21 years of dedicated service to public education. (Supplied)

Suspect arrested following heavy police presence in Ponoka
Ponoka RCMP are expected to release more information regarding a heavy police presence in the community Thursday night.Shortly after 6 p.m., Ponoka RCMP as well as an RCMP police dog were on scene tra...
Nov 21, 2025

Two charged in central Alberta homicide
Maskwacis RCMP and the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit have laid charges following an investigation into a homicide that occurred in 2023 on the Montana First Nation. Maskwacis resident Brandon Dean Re...
Nov 20, 2025

LOCATED: Adrian Boysis, 35, of Maskwacis
Maskwacis RCMP report that Adrian Boysis has been located safe. Mounties thank the public and media for their assistance.
Nov 20, 2025

Ponoka wraps up successful construction season
Another busy construction season has wrapped up in Ponoka, as numerous roadways, sidewalks and other community improvement projects have been completed over the past several months. Town officials say...
Nov 20, 2025

Light Up Blackfalds returns on Friday
The Town of Blackfalds announced the annual Light Up Blackfalds event will return on Friday.The town's parks department transformed Tayles Spray Park into a festive holiday display with musical light ...
Nov 20, 2025

RDP apprentice students recognized for skills competition victories
Red Deer Polytechnic recently celebrated the accomplishments of a group of apprentices who saw success at skills competitions over the past year.They recognized the talented group at the institutions'...
Nov 20, 2025