Category Archives: Red Deer and Area

Stettler woman wins Red Deer Hospital Lottery dream home
A woman from Stettler is this year's Red Deer Hospital Lottery Dream Home winner. Debbie Greiner had her winning ticket pulled from the draw barrel during final draws taking place at the dream home on...
Jul 06, 2018

Parsons House officially sold to province, future still uncertain
Historic Parsons House in downtown Red Deer now officially belongs to the province. Ministry of Infrastructure spokesperson Jennifer Burgess says the deal went through on June 29. Financial terms of t...
Jul 06, 2018

Weapons, drugs, cash seized in Red Deer, Sylvan Lake following year-long investigation
RED DEER- Police say a lengthy organized crime investigation in the Red Deer area has resulted in the seizure of five firearms and more than $250,000 worth of drugs and cash. Project Rails was a year-...
Jul 06, 2018

Lacombe County hosting 'Cannabis in Your Community' meetings
Lacombe County residents have a pair of opportunities this month to offer input on the municipal rules and regulations regarding cannabis legalization. In partnership with Alberta Health Services, Ben...
Jul 06, 2018

Be safe during heat wave this weekend
While parts of eastern Canada are dealing with a deadly heat-wave that's killed 33 people, portions of Alberta are set to face some warmer temperatures of their own. In Red Deer, the mercury is projec...
Jul 05, 2018

The Lending Cupboard preparing for move to new location
The Lending Cupboard is forging ahead with its planned August 1 moving date. The organization which lends out medical equipment announced in May they'd be relocating from the downtown area to a larger...
Jul 05, 2018
UPDATE: Red Deer RCMP arrest sexual assault suspect
UPDATE [JULY 6]: Red Deer RCMP say they arrested 18-year-old Darrien Francis Nepoose at a Red Deer residence Thursday evening without incident. RCMP thank the public for their assistance. === Red Deer...
Jul 05, 2018

Rope for Hope Red Deer to help grant wishes for critically ill kids
An event that aims to help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions returns to Red Deer this month. The second annual Rope for Hope Red Deer takes place July 21 and has pa...
Jul 05, 2018

LOCATED: Joseph Desjarlais, 20, of Ponoka
Joseph Desjarlais has been located. The Ponoka RCMP thank the public for their assistance.
Jul 05, 2018

United Way honours Riley-Sloan with Distinguished Volunteer Award
A woman described as a tireless Client Ambassador for United Way Central Alberta has been honoured with the organization's annual Distinguished Volunteer Award. Together with her St. Bernard service d...
Jul 05, 2018