Category Archives: Newsletter Daily
Blizzard conditions in central Alberta led to collisions and power outages
An Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)-issued wind warning and blowing snow advisory yesterday in central Alberta later developed into a blizzard that wreaked havoc across the province. Alber...
Jan 17, 2025
BIG105 marks 25 years on the air in Red Deer
On the day BIG105, or CHUB 105.5 on your FM dial, launched 25 years ago, the level of excitement in the building at 2840 Bremner Avenue may have rivalled the hoopla surrounding Y2K.That day was Monday...
Jan 17, 2025
Injunction granted to maintain hours at Red Deer OPS as lawyer tries to prevent shutdown
A judge has granted an injunction to revert Red Deer's overdose prevention site (OPS) back to its original hours of operation. Since it opened in October 2018 -- in an Atco trailer on the same propert...
Jan 16, 2025
Alberta Association of Optometrists hopes to halt upcoming coverage changes
Changes are coming to optometric coverage for Albertans at the beginning of February.Earlier this month, Alberta Health announced on its Opto 35 bulletin that changes will go into effect on Feb. 1. Th...
Jan 16, 2025
The Outreach Centre sounds urgent call for donations
The Outreach Centre is urgently calling on central Albertans for support after facing a challenging holiday season marked by a decline in donations and unexpected expenses.Over the holidays, officials...
Jan 16, 2025
Lacombe city council approves 100 Tree Planting Project
Lacombe's city council has approved the City's participation in the 100 Tree Planting Project, a collaboration with St. Andrew's United Church.The decision was made in the Jan. 13 regular council meet...
Jan 16, 2025
Red Deer RCMP warning public of fraudulent phone calls
The Red Deer RCMP are warning the community of fraudulent phone calls.This comes after local police received reports of fraudulent calls from individuals pretending to be bank employees.The calls typi...
Jan 16, 2025
Red Deer RCMP investigating assault outside Superstore
Red Deer RCMP are investigating an assault outside the local Superstore Thursday morning.At about 6:25 a.m. on Jan. 16, RCMP responded to the alleged assault; upon arrival, members arrested two suspec...
Jan 16, 2025
Wind Warning & Blowing Snow Advisory issued for central Alberta
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a wind warning and blowing snow advisory for central Alberta. ECCC officials say strong northwest winds reaching 90 km/h are expected tonight, a...
Jan 16, 2025
Rebels losing streak extended to 10 games in loss to Pats
The Red Deer Rebels pushed until the end but fell just short in a 4-3 loss to the Regina Pats on Wednesday evening.The loss in Regina at the Brandt Centre marked Red Deer's 10th straight loss ec. 14Th...
Jan 15, 2025