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CA Humane seeks donations and volunteers for annual Ultimate Garage Sale
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (470+ words) The Central Alberta Humane Society(CAHS) is asking the community to clean out closets, garages and storage rooms as donations officially begin tomorrow (July 3) for its annual Ultimate Garage Sale. The fundraiser returns as the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary, with…...
Rebels ready to kick off 2026-2027 season September 18
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (237+ words) The Red Deer Rebels are excited to announce their 68-game schedule for the 2026-27 Western Hockey League Regular Season, marking the 35th'season in franchise history. It all begins Friday, September 18 when Rebels visit the Calgary Hitmen kicking off the final season…...
Red Deer RCMP charge four with drug trafficking & firearm related offenses
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (249+ words) In late 2025, Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) received information regarding a group of drug traffickers operating in the area of Red Deer, Alta. Police initiated an investigation and identified four suspects. Over the next several months, the police…...
Albertans with vision loss now eligible for disabled parking placards
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (502+ words) Albertans with vision loss are now eligible for disabled parking placards and licence plates under changes to Alberta's accessible parking program that took effect immediately Tuesday. Classroom complexity teams expanding to grades 712 Province announces two-year boost for Alberta school food…...
Your guide to Canada Day events in Central Alberta - Central Alberta Online. com - Local news, Weather, Sports, and Job Listings for Central Alberta, including Lacombe, Red Deer, Ponoka.
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (813+ words) There are a variety of Canada Day events across Central Alberta to celebrate 159 years since Confederation. Communities across the region are gearing up for Canada Day celebrations filled with fireworks, food, music, and family-friendly fun from June 30 to July 1. Events…...
Your guide to Canada Day events in Central Alberta
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (787+ words) There are a variety of Canada Day events across Central Alberta to celebrate 159 years since Confederation. Communities across the region are gearing up for Canada Day celebrations filled with fireworks, food, music, and family-friendly fun from June 30 to July 1. Here's…...
Volunteer retires after stitching comfort into more than 900 lives
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (268+ words) After helping create more than 900 quilts for children and youth supported by the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC), longtime volunteer Elaine Smith is retiring from an extraordinary chapter of community service. For years, Smith has handcrafted quilts that are…...
New assistant principal at Iron Ridge Intermediate Campus
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (184+ words) Wolf Creek Public Schools has appointed Shelley Leslie as assistant principal of Iron Ridge Intermediate Campus, effective for the 2026-27 school year. Leslie has worked at the Blackfalds school in several leadership roles, including acting administrator and acting vice-principal. The division…...
Air quality warning remains in effect across much of Central Alberta
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (226+ words) Environment Canada says poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke is expected to persist across much of Central Alberta at times today and tonight. The advisory carries a moderate impact level with high forecast confidence. Smoke drifting into Alberta from…...
Court allows verification of Alberta separation petition signatures, but referendum process remains blocked
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (1151+ words) The Alberta Court of Appeal has granted a partial stay in the legal fight over an Alberta separation petition, allowing the province's Chief Electoral Officer to verify submitted signatures. But the ruling still prevents the proposal from being submitted to…...