Category Archives: Red Deer
Lacombe Composite students go global in climate action at COP30 in Brazil
Two Lacombe students' efforts on the environment are quickly finding themselves among leaders in climate action on the world stage.Libby Ladouceur and Broc Johnson of cole Secondaire Lacombe Composite...
Dec 03, 2025
International Day of Persons with Disabilities to be recognized
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is recognized around the globe on Dec. 3 each year.Although there are no local events set in Red Deer to recognize the day, central Albertans are encoura...
Dec 03, 2025
Red Deer County refers Operating and Capital Budgets for public feedback
Red Deer County Council has tabled the 2026-2028 Operating budget and the 2026-2030 Capital Plan in search for public input. The decision was made during council's regular meeting on Dec. 2, 2025.Acco...
Dec 02, 2025
Town of Ponoka inviting the public to sponsor Christmas tree in annual holiday light display
The Town of Ponoka is inviting organizations and individuals to sponsor a Christmas tree at the town's annual Christmas light display at Lions Centennial Park.They're asking those interested to sponso...
Dec 02, 2025
Red Deer man pleads guilty to sex charges in Florida
Author's note: This story contains details which may be disturbing or triggering to some readers.A Red Deer man has pleaded guilty to several sex-related charges in a Florida court.According to the U....
Dec 02, 2025
Humanity and generosity: Red Deer organizations seeking extra help on Giving Tuesday 2025
Oh, right, the Tuesday. The Tuesday for giving, the Tuesday chosen especially to give. Giving Tuesday -- yes, that Tuesday is Dec. 2.The yearly tradition, according to GivingTuesday.org, aims to reima...
Dec 01, 2025
Provincial government looking to form registry service in Blackfalds
The Town of Blackfalds says the provincial government is calling on businesses and individuals to establish and operate a registry office in the community under a long-term service contract after issu...
Dec 01, 2025
Olds RCMP seize a firearm, drugs during traffic stop
Olds RCMP arrested a 27-year-old Calgary man following a traffic stop last week, where they seized a firearm, drugs, and other items.The traffic stop occurred on Nov. 27 at approximately 3:12 a.m. aft...
Dec 01, 2025
Sylvan Lake RCMP respond to fatal collision on Saturday
The Sylvan Lake RCMP say an investigation is ongoing into a fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 20 on Saturday.Mounties say a preliminary investigation suggested a commercial boom truck was drivi...
Dec 01, 2025
Red Deer Arts Council assumes operation of Scott Block Theatre and Event Venue
The Red Deer Arts Council has announced it will officially assume the lease and operational management of The Scott Block Theatre, effective Dec. 1, 2025. Officials say this transition represents a si...
Nov 30, 2025