Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Government throne speech vows to expand Red Deer Regional Hospital
The Alberta government has vowed to move forward with a badly needed expansion of the Red Deer Regional Hospital this year. That claim was made in the Speech from the Throne as read by Lt.-Gov. Lois M...
Mar 18, 2019
Tip leads to arrest of suspect during break and enter in progress
RCMP say a tip from the public helped lead to the arrest of a suspect during a break and enter in progress last week. On Mar. 14 at approximately 2:45 a.m., Mounties responded to a call for a break an...
Mar 18, 2019
City of Lacombe to conduct municipal census
Lacombe residents are being encouraged to stand up and be counted this spring. The City of Lacombe is conducting a Municipal Census from Apr. 2 - Jun. 20, so residents are encouraged to complete the c...
Mar 18, 2019
New Superintendent for Red Deer RCMP
A new Officer in Charge has been announced for Red Deer's RCMP detachment. Interim City Manager Paul Goranson says Inspector Gerald Grobmeier officially takes over the post effective immediately. Grob...
Mar 18, 2019
New manager named to Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission
A new commission manager has been named to the Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission (LRWSC). Jay Hohn, who has served with the commission for the last two years as an operator and safety coordin...
Mar 18, 2019
Education over paranoia, local Muslims preach after NZ attacks
"Please do not fear Muslims." Those are the pleading words from Jawed Iqbal, spokesperson for the Red Deer Islamic Centre, and board member with the Central Alberta Islamic Cultural Association. ̶...
Mar 16, 2019
Red Deer Hospital Lottery launches amid calls for hospital expansion
The 22nd annual Red Deer Hospital Dream Home Lottery kicked off on Friday amid continued calls for expansion at Red Deer Regional Hospital. This year, the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation teamed up...
Mar 15, 2019
Red Deer County man found sleeping in car with gun
Innisfail RCMP have arrested a man they found sleeping in the driver’s seat of a stolen vehicle with a shotgun by his side. Mounties responded Wednesday to a report of a suspicious vehicle stuck...
Mar 15, 2019
Lacombe supports recreation and culture initiatives
The City of Lacombe has approved funding for several initiatives from the 2019 Recreation and Culture Grant Program, which supports new local programs and services that enhance the quality of life of ...
Mar 15, 2019
Blackfalds delays speed limit change for further review
Work continues on potential changes to Blackfalds Traffic Bylaw that would ultimately lower the speed limit in the community. Following a public hearing on Tuesday, Mayor Richard Poole says council wa...
Mar 15, 2019