Category Archives: Red Deer and Area

RCMP nab suspects in Ponoka liquor store robbery
Mounties are thanking the public for their assistance after arresting two men wanted in relation to a Ponoka liquor store robbery last month. The robbery occurred on the night of August 11 at Hammy's ...
Sep 21, 2018

Citizens help Mounties arrest man in stolen vehicle after collisions
RCMP are thanking the public for their support in apprehending a suspected vehicle thief on Thursday but are reminding residents to not place themselves in harm's way when dealing with criminals. It w...
Sep 21, 2018

Five arrested on 73 charges after RCMP recover stolen vehicles and license plates
A four-day stolen vehicle operation by Red Deer RCMP at the end of August resulted in the arrest of five people on 73 charges, and the recovery of nine stolen vehicles and 13 stolen license plates. Ci...
Sep 21, 2018

Local WWII veteran honoured with Grey Cup visit
"I'm honoured. You don't expect things like this when you're 95. You're usually ready for the scrap heap or retirement," Tom Baker said jokingly. The WWII veteran was all smiles Friday morning when he...
Sep 21, 2018

40 Avenue & 47 Street intersection closed Monday, Tuesday
RED DEER- The intersection at 40 Avenue and 47 Street will be closed Monday and Tuesday while a catch basin and connecting pipes are replaced. The 40 Avenue and 47 Street intersection will close at 7:...
Sep 21, 2018

Treaty 6 flag raised at Wolf Creek Public Schools
There was remembrance, joy, song and dance on Thursday as the Treaty 6 flag was raised at the head offices of Wolf Creek Public Schools. The move is becoming a common one among school divisions in Alb...
Sep 20, 2018

Buchanan shopping for solution to Red Deer's stray cart issue
An abundance of shopping carts dotting the Red Deer landscape far beyond grocery store parking lots is what led a city councillor to initiate a community conversation about the issue. He hopes it'll h...
Sep 20, 2018

Local municipalities challenged to sign water quality protection charter
A group concerned about source water quality protection is urging municipalities along the Red Deer River to take action. The Red Deer River Municipal Users Group (RDRMUG) recently distributed a blank...
Sep 20, 2018

UCP members to select Lacombe-Ponoka candidate
United Conservative Party members in the Lacombe - Ponoka constituency are set to select their candidate for the next provincial election. Party members will head to the polls today and tomorrow to ch...
Sep 20, 2018

Wolf Creek receives A-Grade for tobacco and cannabis use policies
An anti-tobacco advocacy group has released report cards on Alberta school district policies that address tobacco and cannabis use on school property with one local school district receiving high mark...
Sep 19, 2018