Category Archives: Red Deer and Area

A special haircut to support those battling cancer
A 9-year-old Grade 4 student at Red Deer's Don Campbell Elementary has made her family and school very proud. Avani James says it was a close family member who inspired her to cut her hair in support ...
Sep 28, 2018

LOCATED: 13 y/o Lane Goodrunning
RED DEER- RCMP say 13-year-old Lane Goodrunning has been located and thank the public for their assistance.
Sep 28, 2018

Red Deer County recruiting volunteer firefighters
Red Deer County has released a new video as part of their ongoing volunteer firefighter recruitment drive. The video produced by Michael Saby Media showcases the many skills that firefighters can brin...
Sep 28, 2018

Red Deer RCMP arrest numerous offenders during B&Es in progress
Red Deer RCMP say over the past month, they have arrested a number of people in the act of breaking into businesses, garages and sheds. Many of these cases resulted in successful arrests. "Red Deer's ...
Sep 27, 2018

Notley talks Trans Mountain, MSI & cannabis funding at AUMA conference
"Albertans will not tolerate missed deadlines and shifting goal posts, we will not tolerate legal game-playing." Alberta Premier Rachel Notley was emphatic with her message regarding construction of t...
Sep 27, 2018
Lacombe Regional Airport to undergo major makeover
LACOMBE- Major upgrades are on the way for the Lacombe Regional Airport. Lacombe city council has awarded the North Taxiway Extension contract to DB Bobcat Services in the amount of $123,215 plus GST....
Sep 27, 2018
Red Deer photo radar locations: Oct. 1 – 15
Red Deer RCMP have released their list of where motorists can expect to see photo radar located between Oct. 1 - 15 School/Playground Zones: 69 Street Drive, Niven Street, Northey Avenue, Jewell Stree...
Sep 27, 2018

Central Alberta municipalities honoured by AUMA for wastewater project
LACOMBE- The City of Lacombe, Town of Blackfalds, Lacombe County and the City of Red Deer are the recipients of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association's (AUMA) 2018 Sustainability in Collaborati...
Sep 27, 2018

Blackfalds, Ponoka residents invited to share thoughts at upcoming open houses
Two open houses are coming up as local municipalities continue to prepare for cannabis legalization on Oct. 17. The Town of Blackfalds is hosting their open house next Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 6:00 p.m....
Sep 26, 2018

Call goes out for more youth mentors
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer is in desperate need of more mentors. They currently have 77 youth, including 55 boys that are in need of a mentor - a 35 per cent increase from last year. Lacombe...
Sep 26, 2018