Category Archives: Red Deer

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

Two new EV chargers installed at Red Deer County Centre
Red Deer County announced they've installed two new electric vehicle chargers at the Red Deer County Centre.They also applied for grant funding from Alberta Municipalities through the Electric Vehicle...
Dec 31, 2025

Red Deer's Maurice Collard receives King's Counsel designation
Red Deer's Maurice Collard has been named as one of 86 lawyers to receive the distinguished honour of being appointed to King's Counsel.Collard is a criminal defence lawyer and owner of Advocate Law -...
Dec 31, 2025

Year-in-Review: Sylvan Lake Mayor Megan Hanson proud of community growth in 2025
Sylvan Lake Mayor Megan Hanson said 2025 was a busy year for the town, but also an interesting one because of the municipal election.Looking back at the past year, she's proud of the community's growt...
Dec 31, 2025