1+ hour, 57+ min ago   (285+ words) The Towns of Bentley and Penhold, along with the Village of Clive, are joining forces to develop a shared strategy aimed at planning for future growth. The project will include customized growth strategies for each community based on reviews of…...

23+ hour, 57+ min ago   (319+ words) The Maskwacis RCMP is reporting a significant decline in its Crime Severity Index (CSI), with the latest Statistics Canada data showing an 18.77 per cent decrease from 2024. The detachment's CSI dropped from 854.0 in 2024 to 693.7 in 2025, outpacing the overall trend across Alberta…...

21+ hour, 17+ min ago   (142+ words) Over the long weekend from Friday, July 31 to Monday, August 3, the Alberta RCMP conducted enhanced traffic safety enforcements across the province, resulting in 1,107 traffic-related tickets. Of the 1,107 tickets issued, 513 were for speeding, 27 for distracted driving, and 20 for seatbelt infractions. Additionally,…...

5+ day, 12+ min ago   (489+ words) The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG) is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors for its third annual Heritage Day Hootenanny, a free community celebration featuring live music, local artisans, food trucks and hands-on activities. The event runs from 12:00 p.m. to…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (418+ words) Central Albertans planning to spend the Heritage Day long weekend camping or enjoying the outdoors are being reminded to check local fire restrictions before heading out. Hot, dry conditions have increased the wildfire risk across much of the province, prompting…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (439+ words) Red Deer City Council supported calls for long-term funding for youth transitional housing and directed administration to conduct further analysis of the Westerner Exposition Association's financial position during its regular meeting yesterday (July 28). Council also advanced rezoning applications for future…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (156+ words) Two Red Deer men are facing numerous charges after an investigation by the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team on Canada Day. RCMP say officers were conducting proactive patrols in downtown Red Deer at midnight on July 1 when they spotted…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1243+ words) Albertans will be able to pay for MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds and X-rays without a doctor’s referral beginning Friday, but provincial reimbursement will be limited to testing that leads to a new or previously unknown cancer diagnosis. Alberta independence petition…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (836+ words) An Alberta independence petition has been declared successful after Elections Alberta estimated it contained 222,597 verified signatures, but further steps in the citizen initiative process remain on hold pending the outcome of an appeal and further direction from the Court of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (515+ words) Albertans can now apply to vote by mail in the province’s Oct. 19 referendum, with special ballots available to all eligible electors without requiring a reason. Elections Alberta said online applications are open and will remain available until Oct. 9. Alberta independence…...