Woman who killed man found in burned Maskwacis home gets life sentence with no chance of parole for 17 years
A packed Edmonton courtroom heard Justice James Neilson sentence Tyler Johnson's killer to life in prison with no chance of parole for 17 years on Friday.
Claude Andre Nolin
1954 – 2026
Robert Schroder
1936 ~ 2026 In Loving Memory ~ In his 90th year, Robert Henry "Bob" Schroder died peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Red Deer, Alberta with members of his family present. Bob was born on his parents' homestead in Gowanbrae District, Alberta on May 22, 1936. He is survived by his son, Gord...
Dach, Dickinson relish opportunities with Oilers
Colton Dach grew up a self-proclaimed diehard Oilers fan.
Alberta passenger rail master plan coming within weeks: Transportation minister
A passenger rail connection between Edmonton and Calgary has been talked about for more than a decade and could take even longer to develop.
Alberta Utilities Commission nixes power plant proposal for Canada’s largest AI data centre complex
The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) has rejected Synapse Real Estate Corp.’s application to construct a 1.4-gigawatt natural gas-fired power plant in the town of Olds, Alta., saying the application contained “significant deficiencies.”
Jets add two prospects and three drafts picks
The Winnipeg Jets dealt three pending unrestricted free agents to the Buffalo Sabres for two prospects and three drafts picks on Friday.
Red Deer galleries accepting exhibit proposals
Central Alberta artists have an opportunity to share their work with the community, as Viewpoint Gallery and Corridor Community Gallery open their annual “Call for Artists” for exhibition proposals.
Alberta poised to make it tougher for some to get Seniors Benefit
‘More and more seniors struggling to make it’: Red Deer Food Bank
Building permit values decline in February, says City of Red Deer
Building permit values in Red Deer totalled $2.7 million in February 2026, a decrease from $4.5 million in February 2025.
Gas rises to $1.50 in Edmonton as Middle East conflict pushes up oil prices
West Texas Intermediate, the North American benchmark, went from US$71 per barrel on Monday to $90US a barrel on Friday — the biggest weekly gain since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Calgary police investigate another extortion-related shooting
While no injuries were reported, Calgary police confirm the shooting is being investigated as having ties to an ongoing extortion series in the area.
Spike in oil prices could lead to financial gain for Alberta, but questions surround future: analysts
Analysts are closely watching the impact of rising oil prices on Alberta's economy and resource sector, given the instability in the Middle East and disrupted passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Mount Royal University students aim to bring more women into aviation
The open house-style event allowed students to check out planes, speak with other students and connect with industry leaders.
What Craig Conroy said after Calgary Flames pull off three trades on deadline day
The rebuild is in full effect in Calgary. The Flames were expected to be one of the NHL’s busiest teams leading into the trade deadline, and GM Craig Conroy didn’t disappoint. Things got started on Wednesday, when the Flames dealt MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth. As it turns out, that was ju...
Steel builds the modern world — and Alberta digs the coal to create it!
Show your pride in Alberta's contributions in helping build the modern world by providing the metallurgical coal used to create steel.# YouTube-embed:KRZCrJjmgNU Steel builds the modern world: bridges, hospitals, r ailways, even wind turbines. But steel doesn’t just appear out of thin air. It sta...
Report on future of Red Deer electrical system going to council
Report looks at pros and cons of a municipally controlled corporation
Blackfalds RCMP investigating robbery
Blackfalds RCMP is asking the public to help identify two suspects following a robbery at a gas station on Friday, March 6.
Calgary Flames trade Nazem Kadri in surprise late deadline deal
Nazem Kadri is going back to the Colorado Avalanche. The Calgary Flames were expected to be sellers heading into this year’s trade deadline, and in the final few minutes of the day, they were able to move out one of the biggest fish available in Kadri. > Nazem Kadri back to the Colorado Avalanche...
Passenger Rail Master Plan coming soon: transportation minister
Plan expected to include feasibility of high-speed rail link with Red Deer stop
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