Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
UPDATE [Located]: 22 y/o Cara Threefingers of Red Deer
Cara Threefingers has been located safe. Red Deer RCMP thank the public for their assistance.
Sep 05, 2017
Living books for International Literacy Day in Red Deer
The Red Deer Public Library and the Adult Literacy Program are hosting a unique event on September 7th. In honour of International Literacy Day, a Human Library will be hosted from 6 - 8 p.m. at the D...
Sep 03, 2017
Homes evacuated after winds spark small fire in Penhold
Residents of seven homes in Penhold were evacuated Saturday night after power lines sparked a small fire. Crews responded just before 8:30 p.m. to a report of power lines arcing on Minto St. and found...
Sep 03, 2017
Calder School restoration continues at Sunnybrook Farm Museum
After being moved to Sunnybrook Farm Museum in 2008, the Calder School building will finally see its makeover completed this year. Ian Warwick, executive director at Sunnybrook Farm Museum, said it is...
Sep 02, 2017
Lacombe Police reminding public about road safety
With school back in session, the Lacombe Police Service is again reminding the public that road safety needs to be top priority for drivers, pedestrians, parents, students and cyclists. Motorists are ...
Sep 01, 2017
Speeders caught in playground and school zones Friday morning
Red Deer RCMP is sending out a reminder to drivers to pay attention to posted speed limits as many Red Deer children returned to school this week. On Friday morning, Mounties issued 17 tickets to spee...
Sep 01, 2017
Doors open at St. Joseph and St. Gregory the Great
A new era has begun in east Red Deer where the doors opened up this week at St. Joseph High School. The approximately 560 students spent the bulk of the day familiarizing themselves with the building,...
Sep 01, 2017
Westbound 67 Street bridge work starts next week
Red Deer drivers can expect delays on westbound 67 Street as lanes close for bridge maintenance starting Tuesday, September 5. Maintenance of the westbound 67 Street Bridge above the C.N. railway will...
Sep 01, 2017
Three Mile Bend Recreation Area under blue-green algae advisory
City of Red Deer officials say a blue-green algae bloom has been identified in a pond at the Three Mile Bend off-leash dog park. On Wednesday, City staff observed a red/milky/murky looking substance i...
Sep 01, 2017
Red Deer group creating buzz over bees and other pollinators
Most people know who to call when they come across injured wildlife or a lost pet. What many people don't know is who to call when they find a swarm of bees at their home. The Red Deer Bee Keepers Ass...
Aug 31, 2017