Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Red Deer Early Years Coalition launching 'Take 5 to Make Change' campaign
An organization that aims to engage families and the community in ensuring all of Red Deer's children thrive through healthy development is kicking off a special campaign this month. The Red Deer Earl...
Aug 06, 2018
Hitchhiker stabbed and robbed near Red Deer
RCMP are looking for a pair of suspects after a man was stabbed and robbed of his belongings while hitchhiking near Red Deer Saturday morning. Mounties say a 26-year-old man was brought in to Lacombe ...
Aug 05, 2018
Puppy rescued in downtown house fire
Luckily, no one was hurt following a house fire in downtown Red Deer on Saturday. Fire crews were called just before 5 p.m. to the blaze at a house at 4609 48 Street. Assistant Fire Marshall Tim Kivel...
Aug 05, 2018
Sorensen Station transforming into energy generator
Solar panels will soon be installed on the roof of Red Deer's downtown parkade – Sorensen Station. Officials say the project will result in a new energy source for the City of Red Deer and will ...
Aug 05, 2018
Car wash, drive-in movie raising funds for Smiles Thru Lindsey Foundation
Red Deerians are being encouraged to support a pair of local fundraisers this month geared towards providing financial help for youth with mental illness in our community. The Smiles Thru Lindsey Foun...
Aug 04, 2018
Red Deer Dairy Queen locations set to mark $1 million raised for Children's Miracle Network
A major fundraising milestone will be celebrated in our city next week. Red Deer's Dairy Queen locations are set to surpass the $1 million fundraising mark for the Children's Miracle Network through M...
Aug 04, 2018
Red Deer man charged in flight from police incident near Spruce Grove
A Red Deer man and Edmonton woman are facing charges after RCMP arrested a pair of suspects accused of fleeing police from a construction site in Spruce Grove this week. The incident happened around 3...
Aug 03, 2018
Blue-green algae advisory issued for Three Mile Bend
The City of Red Deer has issued a blue-green algae advisory for a pond at Three Mile Bend off-leash dog park. This after members with the City's Environmental Services department identified a blue-gre...
Aug 03, 2018
Junction 42 Partnership Rest Area set to open Oct. 15
RED DEER COUNTY- Weather dependent, the Junction 42 Partnership Rest Area and parking lot will open on October 15. The parking area will be located at the northwest corner of the QE2 and Highway 42. T...
Aug 03, 2018
Classic cars cruisin' through Red Deer this weekend
It's shaping up to be a great weekend for classic car lovers in central Alberta. ‘Rock' n Red Deer' is gearing up once again and features the cars, music and culture of the 50s 60s and 70s. Stu ...
Aug 02, 2018