Category Archives: Red Deer
Innisfail High School graduate launches fire cadet program
An Innisfail High School graduate from 2018 has decided to give back to the school by launching a program aimed at helping students get a head start.Kayla Ainscough, who became a primary care paramedi...
Jun 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Chinook's Edge School Division/Supplied)
Two-year sentence for man convicted in central Alberta shooting
It's two years in jail for a man convicted in a shooting incident on the Louis Bull First Nation two years ago. Kashton Fearious Bull, 26, was sentenced in Wetaskiwin Court of Justice on June 16, 2026...
Jun 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime)
Tourism Red Deer launches free 'Tourism Academy'
A free 'Tourism Academy' is the latest offering from Tourism Red Deer.The program is described as an eight-part micro-credential which is designed to strengthen visitor experiences across central Albe...
Jun 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
Red Deer Legion fundraiser to support motorcycle ride for blind children
The Royal Canadian Legion #35 (Red Deer) is inviting the entire community, member or not, to a fundraiser it is hosting on July 2 in support of the 2026 Ride for Vision & Valour.The ride supports ...
Jun 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Ride for Vision & Valour/ Military Police Fund for Blind Children)
Red Deer resident on AISH details anxiety around upcoming transition to ADAP
A Red Deer resident who received a letter from the provincial government informing her that she'll be transitioned from AISH to ADAP in July says it's caused her a lot of anxiety.Crystal Lena said she...
Jun 16, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
RCMP say released offender believed to be in Red Deer County now under additional conditions
Nearly two weeks after the Alberta RCMP warned the public of a convicted sex offender believed to be residing in Red Deer County, they have issued an update regarding the release of Kyle Soloway.Polic...
Jun 16, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
WCPS appoints Kassie Erickson as coordinator of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Wolf Creek Public Schools announced they've hired Kassie Erickson as the new coordinator of curriculum, instruction, and assessment with the education services team.She currently serves as a lead teac...
Jun 16, 2026 (Image Credit: Wolf Creek Public Schools/Supplied)
Red Deer home sales decrease in May
The total number of house sales in Red Deer decreased in May.According to the latest market update by the Central Alberta Realtors Association, there were 161 houses sold in May, down from the 170 sol...
Jun 15, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 2077219 © Karenr | Dreamstime.com)
Town of Ponoka invites residents to participate in Community-Wide Garage Sale
The Town of Ponoka is inviting residents to join the annual Community-Wide Garage Sale event set for July 17-19.That weekend, residents are welcome to host their own garage sales as part of the town-w...
Jun 15, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 14342294 © Olivier Le Queinec | Dreamstime.com)
1390 Red Deer Royal Canadian Army Cadets receive prestigious Alberta Shield Award
The 1390 Red Deer Royal Canadian Army Cadets have been presented the Alberta Shield Award, which is awarded annually to the top Army Cadet Corps in the province.They were presented the award by the Al...
Jun 15, 2026 (Image Credit: 1390 Red Deer Royal Canadian Army Cadets/Facebook)