Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Live Chat for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Thursday (today) is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Premier Rachel Notley issued a statement saying those who experience these things by being bullied or verbally h...
May 17, 2018
Hunting Hills celebrates Class of 2018
Take big risks to reach your dreams – that is the message from this year's valedictorian at Hunting Hills High School. "It's about not being afraid to grab opportunities. That is how you figure ...
May 17, 2018
Therapy dog brings 'pawsitive' support for victims of crime
Fundraising efforts from the graduating class of 2017 at cole Secondaire Notre Dame High School in Red Deer has resulted in RCMP Victim Services welcoming its newest member to the team. Harley the the...
May 17, 2018
Car wash owners fined $30,000 for fire that injured three
The owners of a car wash in north Red Deer have been fined $30,000 for a fire last summer that seriously injured three people. The explosion and ensuing fire at Lazer Wash on 67A Street occurred on Au...
May 17, 2018
Recipients celebrated at Red Deer College Community Awards
RED DEER- In a celebratory evening that focused on community contributions and connections, Red Deer College honoured three deserving individuals and one community partner at its annual Community Awar...
May 17, 2018
Go Girl and Grow Boys events promote healthy living
Close to 1600 grade five public and Catholic students took the annual Go Girl and Grow Boys events on Wednesday. The girls took park in different activities and sports throughout the day at the Collic...
May 16, 2018
Abduction scare in Sylvan Lake a 'non-event,' according to RCMP
A Sylvan Lake mother is just thankful her daughter is safe after what she believes was an attempted abduction. Spencer Rose says she was inside her house just after 5 p.m. on Monday (May 14) while her...
May 16, 2018
Local blood donors honoured at special event
Some of central Alberta’s most prolific blood donors were honoured at an event Tuesday night in Red Deer. Canadian Blood Services recognized about 90 individuals for their commitment to giving l...
May 16, 2018
Lacombe property tax rate approved for 2018
LACOMBE- Council has given final approval to 2018 tax rates in Lacombe. Based on Council's approval of the operating budget and recommended changes in the spring budget amendment, the 2018 property ta...
May 16, 2018
Wiebe joins UCP nomination race in Red Deer - South
A second candidate is seeking the UCP nomination for the Red Deer - South constituency. Norman Wiebe is officially launching his campaign with an event Thursday night at the Toad and Turtle starting a...
May 15, 2018