Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
RCMP arrest Innisfail shoplifters from Red Deer
Innisfail RCMP are touting the importance of civilian cooperation in their crime reduction efforts by reporting any and all suspicious activity. This after Innisfail Mounties arrested a man and woman ...
Jun 23, 2018
RCMP arrests include attempted fraud and drug charges
Recent arrests of note by Red Deer RCMP include suspects apprehended in industrial areas during the commission of crimes, attempted frauds in progress using stolen identification and cheques in additi...
Jun 23, 2018
Scottish rain for the Highland Games at Westerner Park
Hundreds of people braved the Scottish-like rain on Saturday to enjoy the 71st Annual Red Deer Highland Games at Westerner Park. The event featured piping and drumming, highland dancing, heavy events,...
Jun 23, 2018
RDC apprenticeship students earn gold at SkillsCanada National Competition
A pair of apprenticeship students from Red Deer College are basking in the glow of gold medals earned at the 2018 SkillsCanada National Competition held in Edmonton this month. As a result, Justin Mel...
Jun 22, 2018
Lacombe residents being warned of fraudulent fundraising for firefighters
Residents in Lacombe are being warned of a fire department fundraising fraud taking place throughout the province, including in their community. Officials with the City of Lacombe, Lacombe Fire Depart...
Jun 22, 2018
Save-On-Foods shares it forward for local food banks
The Red Deer Food Bank can now stock its shelves thanks to a donation from the two Red Deer Save-On-Foods locations. From June 15-17, Save-On stores across western Canada committed to "Sharing it Forw...
Jun 22, 2018
RDC research team touts importance of partnerships with Indigenous communities
A research team from Red Deer College has recently wrapped up a project exploring the importance of developing relationships with Indigenous peoples and including them in determining how that research...
Jun 22, 2018
Lacombe County hosts annual Farm Safety Day
Roughly 250 grade five students learned all about farm safety during the annual Lacombe County Farm Safety Day held at the County's Operations Building on Friday. The event featured seven safety stati...
Jun 22, 2018
LOCATED: Joseph Desjarlais, 20, of Ponoka
Ponoka RCMP say 20-year-old Joseph Desjarlais has now been located. Mounties thank the public for their assistance in finding him.
Jun 22, 2018
Severe Thunderstorm Watch ended
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Red Deer on Friday has ended.
Jun 22, 2018