Red Deer news on Tuesday, October 27, 2026

In Red Deer on Tuesday, October 27, 2026: Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan steps aside. Also: Red Deer secured nearly $10 million in federal funding to replace its aging bus fleet; A repeat offender was arrested in downtown Red Deer; erratic driving charges also laid. Weather: Expect rain and cool temperatures between -1 and 3°C with winds up to 13 km/h.

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Headlines

Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan has stepped aside following constituent feedback.CBC · Oct 27, 12:00 PM

News & local government

Red Deer secured nearly $10 million in federal funding to replace its aging bus fleet.CBC · Oct 26, 12:00 PM
Alberta food bank use rose 10 percent since 2025.CTV News · Oct 26, 6:03 PM

Safety & emergencies

A repeat offender was arrested in downtown Red Deer; erratic driving charges also laid.rdnewsnow.com · Oct 26, 10:16 PM

Culture & arts

Bennett Love from Red Deer earned the prestigious Tom Longboat Award.rdnewsnow.com · Oct 26, 9:27 PM

Community & volunteering

Red Deer-area groups received funding to support efforts ending gender-based violence.rdnewsnow.com · Oct 26, 8:23 PM

Notices, lost & found

Missing: Mohammad Shirkhan, 16, last seen in Red Deer on October 20.rdnewsnow.com · Oct 26, 3:20 AM

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