Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Wolf Creek announces new FNMI Learning Supports Coach
A provincial grant program aimed at strengthening opportunities for student success has led to the hiring of a new First Nations Metis and Inuit Learning Supports Coach for the Wolf Creek Public Schoo...
Jun 09, 2018
Highway 2A reopens after train derailment south of Red Deer
Blackfalds RCMP are advising area motorists that as of 6:00 p.m. today the highway closure affecting Hwy 2A between McKenzie Road and Springbrook is now open. RCMP are thanking everyone affected by th...
Jun 08, 2018
St. Joseph hosts first annual Evening of Excellence
Athletic and academic achievements were celebrated during the first annual Evening of Excellence at St. Joseph High School in Red Deer Thursday night. Highlights include awards being given out to grad...
Jun 08, 2018
RCMP arrest several repeat offenders over past week
Red Deer RCMP have made several arrests over the last week of repeat offenders. The arrests transpired largely due to proactive patrols in the downtown area On June 6, Mounties arrested Tamara Blair, ...
Jun 08, 2018
Senator Black excited for impact 2019 Games, Alternative Energy Lab will bring
Calgary-based Senator Doug Black stopped in Red Deer on Friday to see first-hand the city's 2019 Canada Winter Games facilities and the new Alternative Energy lab under construction at RDC. Black says...
Jun 08, 2018
Boy hit by car in north Red Deer, police search for driver
City Mounties are turning to the public for help in identifying the driver of a black car involved in a pedestrian hit and run this week. It was at approximately 7:15 p.m. on June 4 when police say a ...
Jun 08, 2018
Red Deer Hospice announces $5.2M expansion plan
The Red Deer Hospice Society has announced plans to add an additional 15,000 square feet to its facility, including six new private care rooms. "Our Hospice has reached its capacity," says Val Hilario...
Jun 08, 2018
Seniors' Week celebrated at the Golden Circle
Seniors are no slouches — they’re fun and they deserve to celebrated. That is the main message being touted during Alberta Seniors’ Week, June 3-9. Monica Morrison, Executive Directo...
Jun 08, 2018
Bells to ring for Orlando at Gaetz Memorial United Church
The two-year anniversary of a tragic mass shooting at an Orlando gay nightclub will be recognized in Red Deer. At 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Gaetz Memorial United Church will ring its bells 49 times for the 4...
Jun 08, 2018
Supreme Court of Canada won't hear Malley appeal
The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of Brian Malley. The Red Deer man was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2011 bombing death of Innisfail mother Vicky Shachtay. In a release T...
Jun 08, 2018