Category Archives: Red Deer

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

Red Deer RCMP provide high school students with hands-on policing experience
Red Deer RCMP held its annual Youth Academy, an initiative put on by the Youth and Community Action Team to provide students with an in-depth look at the many different roles in policing.They've been ...
Dec 16, 2025

Updated: Blowing snow advisory issued for Red Deer as winter storm blankets Alberta
Updated - Wednesday Environment and Climate Change Canada says Wednesday could be a hectic one with blowing snow in the forecast. Thus, it issued a yellow advisory for blowing snow on Tuesday. Accordi...
Dec 16, 2025

Sundre man charged after delivery driver allegedly threatened with firearm
On Dec. 4, 2025, Sundre RCMP were alerted to an assault in which a firearm was allegedly produced.Police say the victim was a delivery driver attempting to deliver appliances to a rural address. The d...
Dec 16, 2025