Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Mock collision in Blackfalds highlights emergency preparedness
Students in Blackfalds were given a dose of reality on Monday when a fellow classmate portrayed the victim in a mock crash. Kids in grades four and five watched on as the pretend scenario played out, ...
May 07, 2018
Hot spot targets lead to arrests by City Mounties
Red Deer RCMP made a number of arrests while conducting proactive patrols in areas known for criminal activity, and located numerous suspects who were wanted on outstanding warrants. RCMP made more ar...
May 07, 2018
County of Stettler the latest to issue Fire Ban
Persistent dry and windy conditions throughout central Alberta has led the County of Stettler to be the latest to issue a Fire Ban effective immediately. Officials say the Fire Ban prohibits the issua...
May 07, 2018
Three Red Deer schools locked down while police conduct nearby arrest
Three schools in west Red Deer were placed under lockdown this afternoon while police arrested a man wanted as part of a drug trafficking investigation. Red Deer RCMP and the Emergency Response Team a...
May 07, 2018
Red Deer County youth earns 2018 Great Kid Award
A group of 16 exceptional youth, including one from Red Deer County, were honoured this past weekend at the 18th Annual Great Kids Award ceremony. The awards recognize kids who’ve done things li...
May 07, 2018
Trial starts Tuesday for Lacombe man charged in 2006 Eckville murder
UPDATE [MAY 8] The trial has been delayed as Gulka’s lawyer raised concerns Monday regarding the evidence being brought against his client. The case will be spoken to on May 18. === Trial gets u...
May 07, 2018
Emergency Preparedness Week urges residents to create plans and kits
Emergency preparedness is something many Albertans and Canadians still take for granted. However, national Emergency Prepareness week from May 6-12 may just be the perfect opportunity to start making ...
May 06, 2018
UCP resolution on GSAs scrutinized by Kenney, Education Minister
The United Conservative Party's stance on Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) was the subject of heated debate Sunday. Speaking to reporters outside the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer on Sunday where the UCP he...
May 06, 2018
Kipp Scott celebrates 50 years in the community
Kipp Scott GMC is celebrating five decades of doing business and being involved in the Red Deer community. The family-owned auto dealership hosted a BBQ for its customers on Saturday to kick off 50th ...
May 06, 2018
Four-vehicle crash north of Sylvan sends two to hospital
Two people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after a four-vehicle crash north of Sylvan Lake Saturday afternoon. RCMP say it happened on Highway 20 near Aspelund Road around 4:30 p.m. when a ...
May 06, 2018