What was supposed to be the final day of a double Judicial Review into the removal of a former Red Deer Catholic school trustee heard the close of arguments on the first set of sanctions against Monique LaGrange.--Day 2 of LaGrange v. Red Deer Catholic: "This is not about cancel culture," says division counse...

A local man charged in an arson fire at the Canadian Tire north location in Red Deer last year has been sentenced to 24-months in prison. Scott William Sumyk, 44, of Red Deer, was sentenced in Red Deer Court of Justice on May 1, 2024, after being convicted on two counts of arson-disregard for human life. All other char...

Building permit values went up in several areas last month, bolstered by one permit valued at just over $20 million.That was for the construction of a four-storey, 166-unit apartment complex at 70 Thomlison Avenue.Others major permits included: Building permit for major interior and exterior renovations at 6375 50 Aven...

Sentencing has taken place for two men charged following a shelter-in-place order from police issued in Ponoka County and Maskwacis last year. Zachary Dylan Littlechild, 31, a resident of Maskwacis, was convicted on one count of possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition and sentenced in Wetaskiwi...

Construction season is well underway in Red Deer, and that's despite recent snow.Construction will ensure roadways are safe, accessible and well-maintained, the City says.The City performs routine maintenance on public infrastructure throughout Red Deer, such as road maintenance, underground utility upgrades, and elect...

The City of Red Deer says voluntary outdoor water restrictions are now in effect.This is stage one of the municipality's water restrictions program.Under the voluntary restrictions, Red Deerians are asked to consider:Limiting lawn watering to every other day, between 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. for one hour maximum, when using s...

Organizations across Alberta will receive money from the Alberta Justice Grant this year to bolster programs which make the justice system more accessible, inclusive and responsive.According to a release from the province, 39 recipients will share $961,000 in order to provide more options for resolving criminal, family...

The Town of Ponoka is holding a grand opening for its new off-leash dog park on June 5.The event will run from 4-7 p.m. at 5609 49 Street, across from the Town's operation's department."The new dog park has been a popular new attraction in our community since it opened for use late last fall, said Town of Ponoka M...

Two people have been charged following the alleged ramming of a police vehicle. Red Deer RCMP say it was about 2:30 on April 26 when they received a report of a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot on the north side of the city.When members arrived, they tried to conduct a traffic stop, but the suspect rammed the office...

Five students from École Olds High School are thrilled with the experience they had at a UNESCO conference in Toronto recently, and are getting ready to implement an action plan. The students traveled to Toronto for the conference, held April 9 to 11, 2024. The UNESCO conference for Canadian high school students...