Category Archives: Red Deer and Area

Anniversary tea party celebrates 100 years of the Canadian Mental Health Association
A tea party 100 years ago was commemorated across the country this week to mark a century of the Canadian Mental Health Association. On February 26, 1918, as WWI was ending and great numbers of soldie...
Feb 27, 2018

Repeat offender sentenced for 2016 sexual assault in Red Deer
A man with a history of violence and dangerous behaviour has been sentenced for a sexual assault in downtown Red Deer nearly two years ago. Monday morning, at the start of his scheduled two-day trial,...
Feb 27, 2018

Pink Shirt Day promotes standing up to bullying
Pink Shirt Day is taking Wednesday to take a stance against bullying in communities, schools and workplaces. Pink Shirt Day started 11 years ago when two grade 12 students at a Nova Scotia high school...
Feb 27, 2018

Red Deer: Olympic city?
Close your eyes — now imagine biathletes racing on the brand new set up at River Bend, or short track speed skaters dashing around the Enmax Centrium. Now imagine they are battling for Olympic g...
Feb 27, 2018

Court Briefs: Feb. 26
A man arrested last month after Red Deer RCMP made their "largest cocaine bust in recent memory" will spend several years behind bars. Mounties began their investigation on Dec. 8 which culminated in ...
Feb 26, 2018

RCMP look to identify shoplifting suspects
Red Deer RCMP are hoping you can help them identify a pair of suspected shoplifters. Mounties say the male suspect is alleged to have stolen more than $2,500 worth of products from various stores over...
Feb 26, 2018

Red Deer RCMP continue targeting crime hot spots
Targeted patrols in Red Deer's crime hot spots have resulted in numerous drug trafficking and property crime arrests. Over the past two weeks, RCMP say even more arrests were made when they conducted ...
Feb 26, 2018

RDC awaits 'The Decision' this Thursday
It’s safe to surmise that Thursday will be a big day for Red Deer College. On their website, RDC is inviting everyone to an event they’ve dubbed ‘The Decision’ this Thursday at...
Feb 26, 2018

Lacombe County focuses on crime prevention
LACOMBE COUNTY- Rural crime was one of the leading issues raised during Lacombe County's Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw review. It was also highlighted as a concern during recent meetin...
Feb 26, 2018

Raising awareness and funds for cardiac care in Red Deer
Roughly 200 people came out to support a Cardiac Care Awareness event held at the Krossing in downtown Red Deer Saturday night. 'Time is Muscle' featured a dinner, live entertainment, a silent auction...
Feb 25, 2018