Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Creepy crawler in Sylvan Lake goes viral
A squirmy organism discovered in Sylvan Lake has many wondering if one of central Alberta’s most popular tourist destinations is safe to wade into. The short answer is yes. Completely. The long ...
Jul 12, 2018
Blackfalds and Lacombe to keep a close eye on BOLT bus service
The communities of Blackfalds and Lacombe will keep a close eye on the BOLT bus going forward. Both have signed off on the formation of a Transit Advisory Committee, dedicated specfically to monitorin...
Jul 12, 2018
Stolen vehicle, holiday trailer and ATV recovered at Sylvan Lake RV Park
A Lloydminster man is facing charges after RCMP recovered a stolen vehicle, holiday trailer and ATV from the Sylvan Lake RV Park on Tuesday. Around 10:00 a.m. on July 10, Mounties attended the park on...
Jul 12, 2018
Reading College helping struggling readers turn the page on their literacy skills
An annual program aimed at improving the literacy skills of local Grade 2 students struggling to read is off to a strong start this month. Red Deer Public School's Reading College is held each July an...
Jul 12, 2018
Friends want man who died in crash remembered as caring, generous
Friends of a man who died in a crash late last month in Red Deer describe him as a gentle person who would go to great lengths to help others. On June 29, 27-year-old Brandon Keown died after fleeing ...
Jul 12, 2018
RDC extends Donald School of Business lease for next decade
RDC's Donald School of Business will continue at its current downtown location for at least the next ten years. The college announced Thursday they've extended their lease at the Millennium Centre (49...
Jul 12, 2018
Blackfalds passes parental leave policy for elected officials
The Town of Blackfalds now has a policy allowing elected officials to take parental leave. Council gave third reading at their meeting on Tuesday to the policy that allows elected officials to take up...
Jul 12, 2018
New 4-Way Stop to improve intersection safety and handle Buffalo Lake traffic
STETTLER- A new 4-Way Stop is being installed by Alberta Transportation at the intersection of Highway 835 and Township Road 40-2 this week. Installation is expected to be completed today. The County ...
Jul 12, 2018
Lacombe Regional Airport awarded infrastructure grant
LACOMBE- The City of Lacombe has received grant funding to install new solar powered runway lighting at the Lacombe Regional Airport. The Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP) operate...
Jul 12, 2018
Kids and Kops molding youth for 11th year
A long-running program in Blackfalds is teaching young kids not only what a day in the life of a police officer looks like, but also how to make healthy life choices. Now in its eleventh year, Kids an...
Jul 11, 2018