Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Lacombe County begins addressing recycling of agricultural plastics
Limiting environmental harm is the goal of a newly-approved Lacombe County recycling program. The service will allow for the recycling of large plastic grain bags, something that has been an ongoing i...
Mar 01, 2018
Alleged U.S. Military imposter facing criminal charges
A man accused of posing as a U.S. military veteran during Remembrance Day ceremonies in Red Deer last year is now facing criminal charges. Peter Toth, 58, faces one count under Section 419 of the Crim...
Mar 01, 2018
Lacombe backs AUMA call for changes to police funding model
The City of Lacombe is putting its support behind the AUMA’s call for a better police funding model. A letter writing campaign by the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association is asking communiti...
Mar 01, 2018
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools moving forward on St. Pat's modernization
RED DEER- At their regular board meeting on Tuesday, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools was given an update on some upcoming school projects. The construction team is looking at budget numbers and det...
Mar 01, 2018
Snowfall warning issued for Red Deer, Lacombe, Ponoka, Innisfail, Stettler, Rocky Mountain House
Get ready for a snowy start to March. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning in effect for Red Deer, Lacombe, Ponoka, Innisfail, Stettler, Rocky Mountain House. The warning is in effect for ...
Mar 01, 2018
Hearing scheduled for man accused of posing as lawyer, stealing from victims
A preliminary hearing has been ordered for a local man accused of posing as a lawyer as part of a fraud scheme. Mounties began their investigation in March 2017 after receiving a complaint that the su...
Feb 28, 2018
Weapons charge still on for former Red Deer lawyer
A weapons charge against a former Red Deer lawyer is not being withdrawn as originally planned. Bradley James Mulder, 44, appeared in Red Deer Provincial Court via CCTV Wednesday morning. Mulder is cu...
Feb 28, 2018
City laments federal budget's lack of clarity
City of Red Deer officials are frustrated with the federal budget. Mayor Tara Veer says the budget announced Tuesday fails to address municipal funding and partnerships, nor does it mention dollars fo...
Feb 28, 2018
Pink shirts showcase strong student opposition to bullying
Schools across our city and country are marking Pink Shirt Day again this week. 2018 marks 11 years since the event’s origin when two grade 12 students at a Nova Scotia high school stood up for ...
Feb 28, 2018
Sylvan Lake opens tap to more funding for new reservoir
Town council in Sylvan Lake has fast-tracked additional funding for the construction of a badly-needed new water reservoir. The Town's current water system is capable of supplying a population of 18,0...
Feb 28, 2018