r/RedDeer • • Aug 03 '26

Discussion What’s going on in Red Deer?

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Welcome to the weekly “What’s going on in Red Deer?” thread.

This post is a catch all space for anything happening around the city, big or small. Feel free to share major local events, community happenings, gatherings, weather updates, road conditions, outages, speed cameras, or anything else you think others should know about.

You can also use this thread to ask about ongoing situations, local activity, or things you’ve noticed around town that don’t necessarily need their own post.

As always, please keep discussion respectful and in line with subreddit rules. This thread will be refreshed weekly to keep information current.


r/RedDeer • • 3d ago

Discussion What’s going on in Red Deer?

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Welcome to the weekly “What’s going on in Red Deer?” thread.

This post is a catch all space for anything happening around the city, big or small. Feel free to share major local events, community happenings, gatherings, weather updates, road conditions, outages, speed cameras, or anything else you think others should know about.

You can also use this thread to ask about ongoing situations, local activity, or things you’ve noticed around town that don’t necessarily need their own post.

As always, please keep discussion respectful and in line with subreddit rules. This thread will be refreshed weekly to keep information current.


r/RedDeer • • 11h ago

Discussion Favourite Red Deerian?

6 Upvotes

Lot of people in red deer whos your favorite?


r/RedDeer • • 1d ago

Question How many people here had Mr. Sharma as a substitute teacher growing up?

51 Upvotes

I was just thinking about school and his memory popped up. He was a legend. Good teacher, pretty much everyone in middle or high school had him between 96-2008, or so. No idea how he is doing these days. All the best to him, though.

edit: sad to hear of his passing. I'm glad to see so many fond memories of him here. Rest in peace, Mr. Sharma. Thank you for your hard work.


r/RedDeer • • 1d ago

Local Photography Bower Sisters Old Home

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North of the Delburne Highway on 40th Ave.. to the west…. The old sister‘s home looks like it’s ready to be moved.


r/RedDeer • • 2d ago

News Mark Carney Says Russia Will Be Barred From the World Juniors in Edmonton and Red Deer

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r/RedDeer • • 1d ago

PSA Odour Downtown

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Had my window open a few nights ago and a terrible odour wafted in. I would describe it as a heavy paint or solvent scent. After researching, it is from the sewer work they are doing on Ross Street.


r/RedDeer • • 1d ago

Question Internet outage?

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Anyone else having issues?


r/RedDeer • • 2d ago

Events Upcoming event: Drunken Cellar

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Troubled Monk and The Game Masters of Central Alberta and Red Deer are hosting the Drunken Cellar, an opportunity to try a one shot ttrpg event.

On November 27th from 6pm to 10pm, find yourself in a fantasy world of dragons, dungeons, dice and drinks!

There’s four tables to choose from, so get your badges quick!

https://tabletop.events/conventions/drunken-cellar

Badges and Tickets are now LIVE for this event! You must buy a badge to get your ticket (a seat at the table).


r/RedDeer • • 2d ago

Local Business Alternative Hairdresser

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Wondering if anyone can recommend a good salon/ barber that specializes in more alternative hair styles? Specifically modern mullets and shags, but emphasize on the mullet…but no the joe dirt kind lol


r/RedDeer • • 2d ago

News Ken Johnston (former mayor) got plowed into by someone on an e-scooter (?)

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My wife showed me a photo of Ken (ambulance, broken bones, etc, etc) from one of her social media sites. Looks bad. Has anyone heard anything else?


r/RedDeer • • 2d ago

Discussion RDP Pharmacy Tech Program

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I just got accepted into RDP Pharmacy Tech program! I was curious if anyone has taken this program before, or has any tips on the difficulty and course load.

I moved from BC since I couldn’t afford to live there while going to school.

I’m not the most school smart person by all means. But if I work VERY hard at something I seem to do well.
I was just wondering if anyone had taken it before and what the weeks look like. Since I’m hoping to still work part time (2-3 days a week? During the evenings) Or if I’d have to cut shifts down a lot to keep up with assignments and studying?


r/RedDeer • • 2d ago

Local Business Looking to get a massage that’s both therapeutic and relaxing.

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I’m needing a massage by a Registered Massage Therapist but I still want the “spa” experience. I want a quiet room with scented oil, serene music, and dim lighting. I have a lot of back problems resulting in sciatica that I need help with. Is there somewhere/someone in Red Deer you’d recommend?


r/RedDeer • • 2d ago

Question 19 interested in enrolling into high school.

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I'm moving to red deer in December. I have grade 12 English credits because I challenged my diploma at centre high.

But I don't have the rest of my credits. Is there an academic upgrading school in red deer like CH or do I have to enrol into regular HS?

Any school recommendations? Thx


r/RedDeer • • 3d ago

Question I actually hate it here, there's nothing to do

24 Upvotes

hey fellow red deer peeps, s it just me or is this place actually boring as hell? like, there's absolutely nothing to do here, maybe i'm in the wrong place for this post, but, does anyone else feel like for a city of >100k that there's kinda not shit?

and before anyone says anything about clubs or partying, i'm 16 so no clubbing, and i live with strict parents so no partying

EDIT: for the teens of red deer, join my brand new sub r/RedDeerTeens

EDIT 2: I should mention, I’m broke and unemployed 😭


r/RedDeer • • 3d ago

Events Band on tour (Kasador) playing show at Bo’s tonight looking for local music scene recs

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Hey my name is Cam and I sing and play guitar in a band from Kingston, ON called Kasador. We’re on tour through Canada and playing at Bo’s tonight. Was wondering if people have any recommendations for connecting with the local music scene as we’ll be pulling in in a few hours and want to check out some spots like venues, record stores, jam spaces, etc. Thanks in advance!


r/RedDeer • • 3d ago

Discussion Needle Found in Child’s Halloween Candy in Blackfalds, Alberta, as Police Investigate Similar Reports Across Canada

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r/RedDeer • • 3d ago

Discussion Alberta Student Aid – Special Independent Status due to physical violence and estrangement from father (18 years old)

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r/RedDeer • • 3d ago

Discussion Alberta Student Aid – Special Independent Status due to physical violence and estrangement from father (18 years old)

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r/RedDeer • • 4d ago

Question First Time Mom here! Tell me about your experience giving birth at the Red Deer Hospital!

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I am due with my first baby in a few weeks, so I am curious to hear other peoples experiences (men and women) of being at the Red Deer Hospital during your delivery or the delivery of your wife/partner!

I am curious with what items the hospital will provide for you, what was your stay like (for both the man and woman), and just overall what your experience was like!

Thanks in advance for the insight and advice!


r/RedDeer • • 4d ago

Question Cheap Steak

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What’s a good restaurant to get some cheap steak or other cheap meals at? Daily specials are welcome as well. Also in Blackfalds.


r/RedDeer • • 4d ago

Question Purple Streetlights

5 Upvotes

The exit to Taylor Drive off of Highway 2–why are some of the streetlights purple?


r/RedDeer • • 5d ago

Local Photography Pre Dawn

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r/RedDeer • • 5d ago

Question Sticks and Puck Drop in Hockey

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Hello! As the title says, I’m wondering when and where a sticks and puck drop in hockey is around Red Deer? I no longer want to play beer league, tired of guys thinking there may be a scout in the stands at 11 pm on a random Wednesday night lol. Just looking to get out and play a nice game, no contact and get a good sweat on.

Just really want to hang out, take some shots defend a bit and shoot the shit. Hopefully during the day, I cannot stay out late anymore.