Category Archives: Newsletter Daily

Arrest finally made in connection to alleged armed robbery in Ponoka this May
Two men have been charged following an alleged armed robbery at Ponoka's Royal Hotel.RCMP say it was just before 1 a.m. on May 17 when members at Ponoka detachment received a report of the noted robbe...
Sep 05, 2025

Preliminary hearing scheduled for man charged following shelter in place incident
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a man charged following an alleged shoot out and subsequent shelter in place in the County of Wetaskiwin last year. Eric Dylan Dixon, 35, is scheduled to f...
Sep 05, 2025

Rebels sign American forward Grayden Peterson
The Red Deer Rebels announced they've signed American Grayden Peterson to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the team.The 16-year-old from West Fargo, North Dakota played last season for...
Sep 05, 2025

33rd annual Harvest Run happening in Red Deer Sunday
The 33rd annual Harvest Run is set to return this Sunday.Hosted by the Red Deer Runners since 1991, those hoping to participate can head to the family-friendly event, which begins at 9 a.m., and offer...
Sep 05, 2025

Podcast: The winding tale of Red Deer's rebel pig, Francis, 35 years later
Red Deer's love for Francis the Pig will never die. Yes, that lovable, tricksy little porker who hopped the barrier at an abattoir where death loomed, and got away like the antagonist in a 2005 episod...
Sep 05, 2025

Fire advisory in effect for Lacombe County
Lacombe County has issued a fire advisory, effective Thursday.The county says it's now in place because of the warm temperatures, windy conditions, and a lack of anticipated precipitation.For now, the...
Sep 04, 2025

Innisfail RCMP arrest high-risk offender after he allegedly fled from police, twice
Innisfail RCMP have arrested high-risk offender Dakota Caron, 22, who was wanted on outstanding warrants for assault, resisting a police officer, mischief, and possession of a controlled substance for...
Sep 04, 2025

Innisfail RCMP arrest two men for theft of copper wire
Innisfail RCMP have arrested two men from Red Deer after they allegedly stole nearly 200 pounds worth of copper wire.On Aug, 28, police responded to a report of fire near the Highway 54 bridge after t...
Sep 04, 2025

Town of Sylvan Lake receives $295K grant to support at-risk youth
The Town of Sylvan Lake has received $295,000 from the Alberta Crime Prevention grant, which will go to support programs that help at-risk youth. The program run until March 31, 2027 and aims to help ...
Sep 04, 2025

RDP raises $80K for student-athlete scholarships at Golf Classic
Strong community support has helped Red Deer Polytechnic raise $80,000 recently at their annual Golf Classic for student-athlete scholarships.The tournament held Aug. 25 at the Red Deer Golf and Count...
Sep 04, 2025