A severe thunderstorm advisory (yellow warning) has been issued for the Red Deer area.Per Environment and Climate Change Canada:At 6:03 PM MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain. This thunderstorm is loca...

There's been a shake-up in the e-mobility world, affecting several Canadian communities, including Red Deer, Lacombe, Blackfalds, and Sylvan Lake.Others include St. Albert, Beaumont, Calgary and Airdrie, plus Regina, Saskatoon, Region of Waterloo, and Ottawa.The news: Lime is expanding its footprint by taking over Neur...

The City of Red Deer announced that the popular recreation program, 'Meet Me at the Park,' is set to return this summer.The program, which is aimed at bringing the community together throughout the city, will offer a wide range of fun activities for Red Deerians of all ages.Meet Me at the Park will run from July 6 to A...

Warmer temperatures are helping crop progress between precipitation events in the central Alberta region.That's according to the latest Alberta Crop Report from Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) and the Government of Alberta.The report indicates that all spring cereals are nearly complete with stem elon...

The Blindman Valley Lions Club has launched a unique new tourist attraction.The 'Barn Quilt Trail' borrows from a rural art form started in 2001 by an Ohio woman.There are now over 40 states and three provinces with such a trail, and the Lions Club views it as a scavenger hunt for curious folks."We wanted to showc...

Red Deer's Sunrise Rotary Club has made a sizeable and what some are calling transformative $100,000 donation to Youth HQ.The contribution will support programs and services that help young people and families throughout central Alberta, Youth HQ noted in a release.Key programs that will benefit include: Boys and Girls...

Red Deer Polytechnic announced a member of the institution's alumni made a significant donation towards reducing barriers for students to pursue academic and athletic goals.On Thursday, Randy Harper donated $93,075, with half going towards establishing the Randy Harper Student Emergency Bursary Fund for RDP students an...

Last month was the fifth-wettest June at the Red Deer Regional Airport in the last 113 years.Chloe Katsademas, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, confirms the airport received 186.9 mm of precipitation.The June average for that weather station is 97.7 mm.The record, Katsademas shared, is 243.9 ...

Conditions will be favourable for the development of funnel clouds today, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). ECCC issued a special weather statement at 3:41 p.m. on Thursday, impacting Red Deer and other parts of central Alberta. (See map below) Per ECCC: "A few funnel clouds have been spot...

Didsbury and the Mountain View Regional Film Office (MVRFO) are celebrating the grand opening of a new film production facility.West of 22 Productions Inc., which includes a 20-foot green screen and sound stage, cut the ribbon on Canada Day. It is the only facility of its kind in Alberta, outside of Calgary and Edmonto...

An applied research project called "Exploring Urban Coyote Ecology in Red Deer" conducted by Red Deer Polytechnic student Meghan Heistad has been completed.The purpose of the project is to help inform residents and the City of Red Deer about how to safely coexist with coyotes, as RDP says there has been littl...

The Town of Olds are inviting residents to provide input on what they think should be included in the 2027 budget.They launched the 2027 budget survey, now live on their website, to provide citizens and businesses with a platform to share what matters most to them and help council understand the communities' priorities...

Pride events are set to get going this weekend around Red Deer. Traditionally, Pride Month takes place around the world in June. However, in Alberta, groups have staggered their events throughout the summer so that they don't take attendees away from one another. Kaelyn Yeager is the coordinator for Red Deer Pride 2026...

Red Deer RCMP say that human remains were found in the Michener Hill area late last week.On Sunday, June 28, two children came across a deceased man while playing in a wooded area at approximately 6:15 p.m.RCMP Constable Sandra Geiger said that at this time, they do not believe the death to be suspicious, adding that t...

A trial date has been set for one of six people charged following a year-long investigation into an alleged organized auto theft and re-vinning operation in central Alberta. Joseph Chlala, 25, of Calgary, is scheduled for a jury trial in Edmonton Court of King's Bench on Feb. 1, 2027. Co-accused, Quinn Richard Olson, 5...

Red Deer RCMP have charged four people following a multi-month drug trafficking investigation.Police say the Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) received information in late 2025 regarding a group of drug traffickers operating in the city.The initial investigation led them to identify four suspects, and o...

The Mustard Seed Red Deer is calling on the community for water bottle donations as the summer season has arrived.The organization says they're entering the season with critically low bottled water supplies and are putting the call out in hopes that residents and businesses step up to ensure everyone can stay hydrated ...

Red Deer RCMP have arrested a man following an incident in May where he allegedly fled from police and travelled well above the speed limit.Police say they have charged a 22-year-old Red Deer resident with flight from police and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.This came after the RCMP initiated an investigation ...

The Central Alberta Humane Society's Ultimate Garage Sale is just around the corner.Beginning on July 3, the non-profit organization will begin accepting donations of items for the garage sale that will open to the public on Friday, July 24."Our Ultimate Garage Sale is truly powered by the generosity of our commun...

A flood watch is in place for two areas of the Red Deer River Basin.The two areas are:Red Deer River near Sundre (new, as of Monday) - Water level rises of up to 1.5 to 2.0 m are possible, corresponding to possible peak flows of between 300 to 500 m3/s; Peak water levels are forecast for the afternoon of June 29; River...

With Canada Day upon us, Canadian Blood Services is putting out the call once again for an increase in donations.According to the organization, 46 per cent of Canadians believe donating blood is a uniquely Canadian act of generosity.More than 70 per cent believe it is one of the most meaningful ways people can give bac...

Wolf Creek Public Schools announced the hiring of Shelley Leslie as the new assistant principal of Iron Ridge Intermediate Campus.The Division says Leslie is a familiar face within the Iron Ridge Intermediate Campus and brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to supporting student success. Throughout her ti...

Red Deer RCMP are hoping you can help them identify a pair of local robbery suspects.On June 14, 2026, Red Deer RCMP received a report of a robbery in the area of Riverside Meadows. Subsequent to the robbery, Mounties say the victim's bank cards were used at two businesses in Riverside Meadows in Red Deer, Alta. As a r...

The Town of Ponoka celebrated the grand opening of Rodeo Drive following extensive improvements made between Highway 2A and 38 Street.During the ceremony on Friday, the Minister of Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, the Honourable Devin Dreeshen, and Town of Ponoka Mayor Kevin Ferguson spoke about the impor...

If you're hoping to celebrate Canada Day this July 1 (and maybe before), check out the list below of all that's happening around central Alberta.RED DEERPONOKALACOMBE View this post on Instagram A post shared by City of Lacombe (@cityoflacombe)<script async src="//" target="_blank" rel="noop...

*A previous thunderstorm watch has been rescinded. (June 30)*The air quality advisory has now also been rescinded. (June 30)--An air quality advisory has been issued for Red Deer by Environment and Climate Change Canada.Air Quality -- Yellow Warning (updated - Tuesday morning, June 30)Smoke from northern Saskatchewan r...

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a central Alberta woman charged in a Maskwacis, Alta. homicide this year. Shaunelle Okeymow, 33, a resident of the Louis Bull Tribe, is scheduled to find out if her case has enough evidence to go to trial in Wetaskiwin Court of Justice on Dec. 23, 2026. It was on March 19, 2...

Trial dates have been set for a man charged in a serious crash in downtown Red Deer this year. Nathaniel Julian Tardif, 25, of Red Deer, is scheduled for trial in Red Deer Court of Justice from March 22-25, 2027. It was on Feb. 14, 2026, at 6:13 a.m., when Red Deer RCMP received a call of a glass break alarm at a downt...