The Red Deer Advocate is transforming. To better serve residents of Central Alberta, we’re transitioning to a new publishing schedule.
Starting the first week of October, we’ll print the Advocate on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Our commitment to daily news coverage remains strong, and you can continue to stay updated online every day at www.reddeeradvocate.com and through our twice-daily newsletter.
“We’re making this change to focus our efforts on providing more in-depth local news, insightful analysis, and engaging stories,” said publisher Daria Zmiyiwsky. Our Tuesday, Thursday and Friday edition will be discontinued, effective October 2.
Moving to a twice-weekly paper is the biggest change in the Red Deer Advocate’s 117-year history. The decision is a strategic move to maximize the sustainability of the current newspaper and ensure it will continue well into the future.
The Advocate’s first editor, Francis Galbraith, bought the newspaper, then named the Alberta Advocate in 1906 and renamed the then weekly publication the Red Deer Advocate. Galbraith’s “fair-minded views” guided the Advocate in the early days and as we venture into this new territory, we will continue to honour his legacy with our news coverage.
For over a century, the Advocate has been a steadfast voice for Central Alberta, covering local, provincial, and national news. We’ve witnessed and documented history’s highs and lows, from world wars to economic shifts. We’ve held those in power accountable, championed transparency, and celebrated the incredible achievements of our community. As well, we have shared personal and collective tragedies and triumphs.
With the continued support from the people of our communities, the Advocate will continue to celebrate our rights and expose the wrongs, cheer for our teams, honour our citizens, and support our communities, local businesses, organizations, and non-profits.
“While we’re saddened to end our daily print edition, our news team is excited to focus on providing even deeper coverage of Red Deer and the surrounding area,” said Managing Editor, Byron Hackett.
“We’ll continue to deliver comprehensive news daily online and twice weekly in print, ensuring we remain your trusted source of local information.”
Readers can expect the same great coverage of local news, sports, entertainment, leisure, obits, and classifieds, event announcements, and much more.
Zmiyiwsky said the team is committed to the community and our loyal readers.
“It’s the people of Red Deer and Central Alberta who drive the Advocate,” she said.
“We are simply a vessel to carry those stories to our dedicated readers and we will work diligently to grow and ensure the Advocate remains an integral voice in our community.”
Sincerely,
The Red Deer Advocate team
