Category Archives: Red Deer

Red Deer RCMP dismantle drug trafficking operation
Red Deer RCMP have charged one male and dismantled a drug trafficking operation following an investigation this month. In early November 2025, Red Deer RCMP say they received information of a male who...
Nov 14, 2025 (Red Deer RCMP)

NDP to propose minimum wage hike as latest living wage figures rise again
If Alberta's Official Opposition, the NDP, has its way, an increase to the provincial minimum wage would be approved in the legislature on Nov. 17.Their proposed Bill 201 will be put forth just days a...
Nov 14, 2025

Red Deer Public board of trustees rescinds initial vote for vice-chair position after 'misrecord'
The chair and vice-chair for the new board of Red Deer Public Schools has been decided, but not without some confusion and controversy.In an Oct. 31 organizational meeting, which followed the Oct. 20 ...
Nov 14, 2025

Local brokerages roll up their sleeves for Canadian Blood Services
Insurance brokers from various brokerages across Red Deer did their part to save more lives by donating blood Friday morning.Five Red Deer brokerages donated at the Canadian Blood Services Red Deer do...
Nov 14, 2025

Didsbury RCMP charge female for publication of intimate images
A Clearwater County resident is facing charges after being accused of publishing intimate images online.On Aug. 15, 2025, Didsbury RCMP initiated an investigation after allegations that an intimate ph...
Nov 14, 2025

Tim's Holiday Smile Cookies to again benefit The Lending Cupboard
For a third year, Red Deer's The Lending Cupboard will benefit from the sale of Holiday Smile Cookies at local Tim Horton's locations.The cookies are on sale Nov. 17-23 and go for $2 each, plus tax.Ha...
Nov 14, 2025

Red Deer area sets unofficial temperature record for November 13
The Red Deer area set a new temperature record for November 13 on Thursday.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the Red Deer area reached a daytime high of 16.8 degrees Celsius o...
Nov 14, 2025

Construction on upgrades at Junction 42 now complete
Construction for a new roundabout and parking lot expansion for the 290-acre Junction 42 business park has been completed. The project is a long time coming in a successful partnership between Red Dee...
Nov 13, 2025

Lacombe council highlights
Oaths of OfficeThe City of Lacombe's newly elected council took their Oaths of Office during the Nov. 3 Organizational Meeting. Mayor Thalia Hibbs and Councillors Sonja Dykslag, Chris Contenti, Torie ...
Nov 12, 2025

Annual Kickoff to Christmas in Ponoka
Officials with the Town of Ponoka are encouraging residents to come out and enjoy the upcoming Santa Claus Parade, Tree Lighting, Drone Light Show, Live Music, and Moonlight Madness this month.On Frid...
Nov 12, 2025