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Things to Do in Red Deer This Weekend: July 17–19, 2026 (Westerner Days & More)
Red Deer Tornado Watch: Storms Move South Into Central Alberta Tonight With Large Hail and Damaging Winds
Medicine Hat Bodybuilder Jonn Schoolkate Finishes Second at Alberta Open Bodybuilding Competition in Red Deer
Midday Armed Robbery at Eckville Hotel Bar: RCMP in Sylvan Lake Seek Suspect and Video
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Things to Do in Red Deer This Weekend: July 17–19, 2026 (Westerner Days & More)
Looking for things to do in Red Deer this weekend? From July 17 to 19, Westerner Days takes over the city with pancake breakfasts, rides and rodeo action, plus purple martin condo tours at Ellis Bird Farm and hands-on beading and basket workshops. Here's your guide to the best of the weekend.
Red Deer Tornado Watch: Storms Move South Into Central Alberta Tonight With Large Hail and Damaging Winds
Environment Canada has shifted its tornado watch south, and it now covers Red Deer, Lacombe and much of central Alberta. Storms developing this evening could produce a tornado, along with large hail, strong winds and heavy rain, as they move east. Environment Canada warns significant damage is possible. This is a watch, not a warning, which means there is still time to prepare.
Medicine Hat Bodybuilder Jonn Schoolkate Finishes Second at Alberta Open Bodybuilding Competition in Red Deer
Medicine Hat's Jonn Schoolkate competed at the Alberta Open Bodybuilding Competition in Red Deer on May 30, finishing second in the Men's Classic Physique Novice division. He also placed sixth in Men's Classic Physique Open Class C and eighth in the Masters 40+ division across three categories in a single day.
Midday Armed Robbery at Eckville Hotel Bar: RCMP in Sylvan Lake Seek Suspect and Video
RCMP in Sylvan Lake are asking for tips and video after an armed robbery at the Eckville Hotel bar on May 9, where a masked suspect walked in at lunchtime, demanded cash, and left through a back door onto 50 Street.
Red Deer’s Madden Daneault Goes First Overall In WHL Draft After Record-Breaking Season
Red Deer forward Madden Daneault was selected first overall by the Kelowna Rockets in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft after putting up a record-setting 149 points with the Red Deer Rebels U15 AAA.
Red Deer RCMP Asking for Help Finding Missing 13-Year-Old Blake Ross
Blake Ross, 13, was last seen in Red Deer on May 14. RCMP are asking anyone with information to contact them at 403-406-2200.
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