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Red Deer County is seeking public input on potential changes to its planning policies pertaining to the subdivision of agricultural land. Citizens will have the opportunity to attend three (3) open houses scheduled in April and May.

Everybody is going to want to go to the pool in Innisfail, now that Town Council has given final approval to modernizing the building following its meeting on April 14.

The aging facility, which first opened in 1987, has not seen many changes over the years other than routine maintenance to keep the pool functioning.

“Over the past five to six years we have considered several options, including modernizing the existing facility, expanding the footprint of the existing facility, or building a new aquatic centre on the arena site,” said Innisfail Mayor Jean Barclay.

The Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) held its 2025 Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards ceremony in Edmonton on April 14, celebrating the achievements of 12 First Nations, Métis and Inuit student recipients.

The students were selected from more than 300 nominees, from kindergarten to Grade 12, across Alberta schools.

Three students were awarded in each of the following categories:

Our Central Alberta Online Auction is in full swing, but time is running out — bidding ends Wednesday (Apr.16)!

With 578 incredible items up for grabs, there’s something for everyone. Whether you're eyeing a gift card, a night out, or something special for your home or vehicle, every item started at 60 per cent off retail.

This is your chance to score big and support local businesses at the same time. It’s a win-win! 

The Red Deer Hospital Lottery is back for its 27th year. 

The lottery which helps almost 500,000 patients a year will be used to fund essential new and replacement equipment. 

Buying a ticket will help bridge the gap between what government funding provides and what the hospital needs to deliver exceptional care.

Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School (LTCHS) hosted its third annual MegaBowl – a hockey game pitting staff against students – on March 26 at the Servus Arena in Red Deer.

The competition was friendly and a huge success, with this year’s event raising $7,023 in support of the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter (CAWES).

The event, which brings together the school and community in a display of teamwork and school pride, was organized by LTCHS teachers Mark Graham, Ryan Hunter, and Turner Lachance.

Burton Bailey is the Conservative Party of Canada's Member of Parliament (MP) candidate for the Red Deer riding.

Voters head to the polls on Monday, April 28, with advance voting taking place April 18 - 21.

CentralAlbertaOnline.com reached out for an interview with Bailey, however an interview was not granted at the time of publication.

This is one installment of our Meet the Candidate series.

Below is the bio listed on Bailey's LinkedIn profile:

Alberta is reporting 16 more cases of measles, bringing the provincial total to 74 since the beginning of March.

The government says the new cases were reported in Alberta's central and southern zones.

Nearly all cases are in school-aged children, with 18 cases being reported in children under the age of five.

The province says 64 of the total cases have passed the point where the highly contagious disease could be transmitted to others.

A successful pilot project designed to make public transit more affordable for low-income residents in Red Deer is now here to stay.

The City of Red Deer has announced that its Transit Fare Assistance Program is now a permanent offering, thanks to approval during the 2025 municipal budget deliberations. Originally launched in late 2023 with funding from the Government of Alberta, the program helps eligible residents purchase a monthly bus pass at a significantly reduced rate—up to 55 per cent off the regular cost.

Four Red Deer Rebels players are listed in the NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings for the 2025 NHL Draft, which takes place June 27-28, in Los Angeles.