Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Penhold town council and Innisfail RCMP address safety measures with local businesses
On May 6, Penhold Mayor Mike Yargeau and Staff Sergeant Ian Ihme of the Innisfail RCMP, met with local businesses to discuss safety and ways in which to mitigate risk for themselves, their staff and b...
May 16, 2024 Innisfail RCMP Staff Sgt. Ian Ihme meets with Penhold business owners. (Provided)
Red Deer recreation and culture facilities remain closed
City officials say Red Deer's recreation and culture facilities will remain closed until an update is provided by the provincial government. On Jan. 21, the provincial government acknowledged the curr...
Jan 28, 2021 (City of Red Deer)
RCMP investigating cell tower vandalism in central Alberta
Alberta RCMP say investigations have been launched into two reports of vandalism to TELUS cell towers in central Alberta over the last month. On Jan. 3, Mounties say a cell tower in Lacombe County was...
Jan 28, 2021
Detours for water main installation in Lacombe
Residents are advised that as part of the City of Lacombe's West Area Servicing Project, a new water main will be installed along Highway 12/50 Avenue, connecting to a water supply line in 58 Street. ...
Apr 30, 2019
How to avoid a smelly encounter with a skunk
It's a smelly situation that can be avoided if you keep a few tips in mind. Medicine River Wildlife Center (MRWC) is advising the public on how to deal with skunk encounters as the start of skunk bree...
Mar 27, 2019
Red Deer's new top cop aims to change city's perception
Red Deer's new top cop is hoping to change the narrative surrounding the city's crime rate. Superintendent Gerald Grobmeier says significant strides have been made over the past two years in reducing ...
Mar 27, 2019
Local canola producer says politics getting in the way of science in trade dispute with China
China said Wednesday it has suspended a second major Canadian canola exporter over alleged safety concerns, further deepening a diplomatic row set off by Canada’s decision to detain a top execut...
Mar 27, 2019
City of Lacombe releases 2018 Year in Review
The City of Lacombe has released its 2018 Year in Review, their annual report to the community. "On behalf of Council and staff, I am pleased to present this publication to our residents and stakehold...
Mar 27, 2019
Highway 12/50 Avenue lane closures in Lacombe
LACOMBE- Residents are advised of a planned double-lane closure along Highway 12/50 Avenue, from west of 76 Street/Range Road 271 to east of 58 Street for the installation of a new water main. The lan...
Mar 27, 2019
Print room closing at Red Deer Advocate, Red Deer Express ending
The union representing workers at the Red Deer Advocate says it is extremely disappointed and saddened that 25 employees - more than half of its staff at the newspaper - are being laid off. Effective ...
Mar 26, 2019