9+ hour, 55+ min ago  (163+ words) Clearwater County has extended a wildfire alert for part of southern Clearwater County as crews continue battling an out-of-control fire northwest of Sundre. The wildfire is burning about five kilometres north of the James-Wilson Provincial Recreation Area near Highway 40, also…...

10+ hour, 44+ min ago  (208+ words) Canada's federal agriculture minister will be in Saskatchewan this week for a two-day tour focused on research, processing, and industry engagement. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath Mac Donald is scheduled to visit the province May 19 and 20, marking his third trip…...

21+ hour, 2+ min ago  (180+ words) The City of Lacombe will launch its Community Clean-Up Campaign starting Tuesday (May 19) until the 28, offering residents an opportunity to dispose of household and yard waste not typically collected through regular garbage services." Residents must place materials at the front…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (172+ words) A new residential neighbourhood could soon be taking shape in Penhold pending approval from town council later this month. According to the developer, the project would feature a mix of housing options aimed at meeting the needs of current and…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (160+ words) Red Deer RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating missing 13-year-old Blake Ross. He was last seen in the afternoon of May 14, 2026, in Red Deer. RCMP is worried for his wellbeing and would like to speak with him. Blake is…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (280+ words) Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) partnered with local school divisions and Indigenous leaders to host a two-day Indigenous Culture Camp focused on reconciliation, learning and cultural understanding. Held Thursday and Friday (May 14 and 15), the camp brought together educators, faculty, staff and…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (334+ words) Alberta RCMP will increase traffic enforcement efforts across the province during Canada Road Safety Week and the Victoria Day long weekend. The national safety campaign began on Tuesday (May 12) and goes to Monday (May 18) and is organized in partnership with…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (315+ words) Communities across the region are rolling out summer recreation amenities as seasonal spray parks and outdoor aquatic facilities open for the season. Eckville, Sylvan Lake and Blackfalds are all marking opening day today (May 15) for popular spray parks. The Town…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (1559+ words) Alberta and Ottawa say a proposed west coast oil pipeline could move into design and construction as early as Sept. 1, 2027, under a new implementation agreement tied to federal review timelines, carbon pricing and major-project review. The Alberta government announced Friday…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (355+ words) After a stretch of warm spring weather, Central Alberta is heading into a noticeably cooler May long weekend with below-normal temperatures, a chance of showers and even potential snowfall in areas south of Red Deer. According to Matt Loney, a'meteorologist…...