Red Deer

Central Region harvest turns attention to oat and canola crops

Harvest in the Central Region continues uninterrupted with attention turning to oat and canola crops.That according to the latest Alberta Crop Report from Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (A...

Sep 26, 2025

Central Alberta Heroes Challenge raises about $45,000 for Make-A-Wish

The second annual Central Alberta Heroes Challenge, in support of Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta, raised $45,000.The event took place Wednesday at The Dome with a new high of 10 teams, raising the money...

Sep 26, 2025

New trial dates set, again, for Rimbey man charged in Brazeau County homicide

Trial dates have now been set for a fourth time for a Rimbey, Alta, man charged in a homicide in Brazeau County three years ago. Shane Allen Marshall, 40, is now scheduled for a jury trial in Wetaskiw...

Sep 26, 2025

Red Deer postal workers join countrywide strike

After the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced a countrywide strike on Thursday, postal workers in Red Deer began picketing on Friday.An approximate 55,000 members of the CUPW are strikin...

Sep 26, 2025

Operation Food Lift returns this Sunday to help the Red Deer Food Bank

If you've ever wondered what Red Deer looks like from a bird's eye view, this weekend's event at Sky Wings Aviation Academy is the perfect opportunity and in support of an important cause. On Sunday, ...

Sep 26, 2025

Trial date scheduled for Innisfail man described by police as high-risk offender

A trial date has been scheduled for an Innisfail man facing numerous charges and described by police as a high-risk offender. Dakota Caron, 22, is scheduled for trial in Red Deer Court of Justice on F...

Sep 26, 2025

Preliminary hearing scheduled for youth charged in fatal Red Deer stabbing

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a local youth charged in a fatal stabbing in downtown Red Deer last year. River Roan, 19, of Red Deer, is scheduled to find out in Red Deer Court of Justic...

Sep 26, 2025

The Foundation of RDPS Life Chances 50/50 raffle now underway

The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools' Life Chances 50/50 raffle has officially launched.From now until the draw on Oct. 8, residents are invited to purchase tickets for the cash lottery, which t...

Sep 26, 2025

Speedcubing event returns to Red Deer on Saturday

Have you ever seen a Rubik's Cube solved in less than 8 seconds? If not, this Saturday, central Albertans can head to the Cenovus Energy Learning Common located on the second floor of Red Deer Polytec...

Sheldon Spackman Sep 26, 2025

Red Deer teacher named Inspiring Educator Award recipient

A Red Deer elementary school teacher has been named one of three recipients of the Inspiring Educator Award.Presented by the Edmonton Space & Science Foundation, the award is presented to teachers...

Sep 25, 2025