Category Archives: Red Deer and Area

Dump truck, train collide near Stettler
A collision between a dump truck and a train near Stettler on Tuesday resulted in minor injuries to one person. Mounties say the collision happened at about 3:45 p.m. just outside of Stettler near Hig...
Aug 23, 2018

Special Air Quality Statement in effect for Red Deer
A Special Air Quality Statement has been issued for Red Deer and area. The statement applies to the following areas: Camrose Co. near Bashaw and Meeting Creek City of Red Deer Co. of Paintearth near H...
Aug 22, 2018

Red Deer man brings PTSD world cycling fundraiser home
A former Red Deer man brought his world-wide fundraising cycling tour to his hometown this week. Brian Nadon and his 6-year-old golden retriever Ginger have embarked on The Golden Tour to raise funds ...
Aug 22, 2018

RDC cuts ribbon on Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre
It was an occasion several years in the making and the people in attendance were unanimously blown away. On Wednesday, officials at Red Deer College, as well as from The City of Red Deer, and dignitar...
Aug 22, 2018

The Lending Cupboard secures $97,000 provincial grant
Thanks to a grant announced this week, The Lending Cupboard is more than halfway to its fundraising goal of $500,000. The organization, which provides medical equipment to central Albertans in their t...
Aug 22, 2018

Raising overdose awareness through Leah's Light
Red Deerians are encouraged to take part in a special event aimed at raising overdose awareness in our community. Leah's Light is a 5km walk/run that will take place at the Kiwanis Picnic Grounds from...
Aug 22, 2018

Mustard Seed hosting Employment Readiness Fair for Red Deer's homeless
The Mustard Seed is hosting an Employment Readiness Fair to help Red Deer's homeless lift themselves out of poverty and homelessness, and into independent living. Organizers say the event on Tues. Aug...
Aug 22, 2018
UPDATE [Located]: Lenny Braverock, 13, of Red Deer
UPDATE [AUG. 24] – Red Deer RCMP advise 13-year-old Lenny Braverock has been located and thank the public for their assistance.
Aug 21, 2018

UPDATE: Suspicious package delivered to north Red Deer RCMP detachment
Red Deer RCMP say a suspicious package prompted a closure of the north detachment on Tuesday afternoon. The closure was a precaution and traffic was not affected around the detachment. Six residences ...
Aug 21, 2018

Red Deer sees smokiest year ever with more on the way
Central Alberta las seen a lot of smoke over the last several months, especially last week leading to sore throats and several event cancellations. Red Deer has set a new record for total smoke hours ...
Aug 21, 2018