Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Man charged with murdering Red Deer woman has schizophrenia: Mother
A "critical witness" took the stand in a Red Deer courtroom Tuesday on day two of a second-degree murder trial. Justice Adam Germain described Carrie Koizumi as such as she took the stand at the secon...
Jun 12, 2018
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in Lacombe collision
Police in Lacombe say it's fortunate no one was killed last week following a crash between a pickup truck and a motorcycle. Lacombe Police, Fire and EMS were dispatched to the crash last Friday on Hig...
Jun 12, 2018
Red Deer Legion ready to close up for renos following sale
Papers have finally been signed, thus marking the dawning of a new day for the Red Deer branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Legion Branch #35 has been going through the motions of selling its large p...
Jun 12, 2018
Sylvan Lake bylaw would ban cannabis consumption in public places
Sylvan Lake Town Council has given first reading to a new bylaw banning the consumption of cannabis in public places. Councillor Jas Payne asked Town administration to come up with a Cannabis Consumpt...
Jun 12, 2018
Mild third quarter hiring climate expected for Red Deer: Manpower
Red Deer area employers expect a mild hiring climate for the third quarter of 2018, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. "Survey data reveals that 18 per cent of employers ...
Jun 12, 2018
'7 Cities' meet in Red Deer to share innovative ideas for ending homelessness
The '7 Cities on Housing and Homelessness' are meeting in Red Deer this week to share how each is addressing the needs of their vulnerable populations. The '7 Cities' began working together in 2001 an...
Jun 12, 2018
Former ATB employee charged with fraud, money laundering
RED DEER- A Red Deer woman is facing charges of fraud, theft and money laundering after an intensive investigation by the Red Deer RCMP fraud section. Police allege 38-year-old Sarah Miles Brouilette ...
Jun 12, 2018
Chinoook's Edge Associate Superintendent receives National Award
INNISFAIL- Associate Superintendent of Student Services Marcie Perdue has a longstanding conviction in the role of technology to enhance learning. For her, it began when she was growing up and carried...
Jun 12, 2018
Paving on 32 Street this week: Expect delays
RED DEER- Motorists can expect delays as paving on 32 Street from 57 Avenue to the City Limits happens Wednesday and Thursday this week. 32 Street will be repaved as part of the City’s Pavement ...
Jun 12, 2018
Lacombe City Council supports Cannabis Readiness Committee recommendations
LACOMBE- Council has endorsed the Cannabis Readiness Committee's (CRC) recommendations developed in response to the proposed legalization of recreational cannabis later this year. “I am pleased ...
Jun 12, 2018