Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Two men injured installing platform at QEII/Gaetz Ave. Interchange
Two men were taken to hospital following a workplace accident at the QEII/Gaetz Avenue Interchange. Occupational Health and Safety continues to investigate the incident that happened just before 11 p....
Sep 08, 2017
Calgary man pleads guilty to assault in Lacombe incident
A resolution has been reached in the case of a Calgary man charged in relation to an incident in Lacombe where one man was killed. On December 9, 2015, then 23-year-old Jesse Vankroonenburgh was invol...
Sep 08, 2017
Taylor Drive southbound bridge closed this weekend
RED DEER- Motorists can expect delays on Taylor Drive this weekend as the southbound bridge over the river closes for maintenance. Crews will be working to remove tree branches and other debris from t...
Sep 08, 2017
Uber launches in Red Deer today
Long-anticipated by many, Uber rolls out into the Red Deer market today. "We are pleased to be launching in Red Deer to offer people safe and reliable transportation options when they need it." said R...
Sep 08, 2017
Volunteers urgently needed for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Red Deer and District Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is in urgent need for volunteers. Currently there are over 90 children in Red Deer and District in need of a mentor through BBBS. Across the count...
Sep 07, 2017
Sylvan Mounties seek information on home invasion last month
Sylvan Lake Mounties are hoping members of the public might have some information regarding what they believe was a targeted home invasion last month. The incident happened August 7 around 9:30 p.m. w...
Sep 07, 2017
Red Deer to honour Firefighters' National Memorial Day
This Sunday, September 10 the public is invited to join Red Deer Emergency Services' Honour Guard for a Memorial March. Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Preparedness, Ralph Goodale, recent...
Sep 07, 2017
Teenage cyclist hit by SUV in east Red Deer
RED DEER – RCMP responded this morning to a collision involving a bicycle and an SUV at the intersection of Davison Drive and 50 (Ross) Street. Police say a 16-year-old boy was struck by an east...
Sep 07, 2017
Chinook's Edge School Board Meeting hi-lites
INNISFAIL- Chinook’s Edge School Board Trustees met on Wednesday. Members discussed School and Transportation Fees. The updated Administrative Procedure that adheres to the provincial government...
Sep 07, 2017
Education and support to be found in abundance on Recovery Day 2017
City Hall Park will be bustling with information on September 9th when the fourth annual Recovery Day event takes place. Kerstyn VanSandick said the event is to celebrate recovery from addiction as we...
Sep 06, 2017