Category Archives: Red Deer and Area

Collision in north Red Deer leads to impaired driving charges
A 43-year-old man faces impaired driving charges following a collision at Red Deer's north end Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred near the intersection of Gaetz Avenue and Highway 11 just after 4...
May 10, 2018

Fire ban lifted for Red Deer County
Due to the increase in precipitation, the fire ban in Red Deer County has been lifted as of 9:30 Thursday morning. Fire permits are still required for all open fires in Red Deer County. Camp fires are...
May 10, 2018

Notify Red Deer alert system test this Friday
RED DEER- Residents can expect to receive text, email and phone call alerts on Friday as The City runs a test of their emergency notification system, Notify Red Deer. The Notify Red Deer test is sched...
May 10, 2018

Red Deer photo radar locations: May 16 - May 31
RED DEER- RCMP have announced the locations where motorists can expect to see photo radar over the next two weeks. Between May 16 – 31, drivers can expect to see photo radar in the following sch...
May 10, 2018

Turning Point marks 30 years by launching new website and SCS petition
Thirty years ago, an organization formed in Red Deer to help fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Today, Turning Point, formerly known as the Central Alberta AIDS Network Society, celebrated its birthday with...
May 09, 2018

Red Deer County grappling with animal control issues
Red Deer County council finds itself in a quandary involving barnyard animals. Amendments have been proposed to the County's Animal Control Bylaw which would limit the number of furry and feathered co...
May 09, 2018

RDC announces first degree in Animation and Visual Effects
It's Red Deer College's first step toward becoming a university. Advanced Education Minister Marlin Schmidt joined RDC leaders, faculty, staff and guests on Wednesday for the announcement of a new fou...
May 09, 2018

City celebrates Arbor Day at West Park Elementary
A commemorative bur oak tree was planted at West Park Elementary on Wednesday in recognition of Arbor Day. Deputy Mayor Ken Johnston was joined by Ann the Alder Tree in giving seedlings to about 100 G...
May 09, 2018

LOCATED: 37 y/o Khurrum Ross from Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP say Khurrum Ross has been located as of May 22.
May 09, 2018

Town of Sylvan Lake wants residents to help shape Waterfront redevelopment
The Town of Sylvan Lake wants to hear from residents as they look at ideas for redeveloping the Waterfront area. "Reimagine Sylvan" is the Town's process of reviewing, reimagining and redeveloping Syl...
May 09, 2018