Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Mounties arrest two carjackers in Blackfalds, continue search for third suspect
Two men are in custody while local Mounties are searching for a third suspect after two carjacking reports on Thursday. Blackfalds RCMP say it was just before 3:30 p.m. when they were called about two...
Aug 25, 2017
Alberta Downs under new ownership
After years of sitting mostly empty, Alberta Downs is set to undergo somewhat of a makeover. The facility, which features the only one mile track in western Canada, recently came under new ownership. ...
Aug 25, 2017
Sandy Point Resort developer on hook to pave road
The developer of a popular resort on Gull Lake is going to have to pay up to have its road paved. Calgary resident Michael Castella, who owns a lot at Sandy Point RV resort, presented a petition to La...
Aug 25, 2017
Boil water advisory lifted for most properties in West Lake and West Park
The precautionary Boil Water Advisory issued on Wednesday for West Lake and West Park has been lifted, with the exception of 68 houses on West Park Crescent and Red Deer College. "Testing came back ne...
Aug 25, 2017
City testing mass notification system on Tuesday
The City of Red Deer will be testing its mass notification system, Notify Red Deer, on Tuesday, August 29. The test will involve sending a message to all contacts in the Notify Red Deer system, includ...
Aug 25, 2017
Portion of trails in Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary closed for trail repaving
The Dr. George Trail in the Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary will be closed to the public today (Friday, Aug. 25) and tomorrow to accommodate repaving. Weather pending, repaving is happening starting at the entr...
Aug 25, 2017
Biker group works through friction ahead of first public rally against child abuse
On Monday, the Guardians of the Children Red Deer Chapter will take a stand alongside a youth witness to a sexual assault. The group of 15 will be joined by members from chapters in Wetaskiwin and Edm...
Aug 25, 2017
Online survey offers say about local taxi industry
If you’ve ever wanted to share your thoughts on the local taxi industry with those who oversee it, now’s your chance. As options for catching a ride in Red Deer and central Alberta continu...
Aug 24, 2017
Blackfalds tells Lacombe County $12M storm water option is unviable
The debate over which direction the Town of Blackfalds should direct its storm water rages on. Blackfalds Mayor Melodie Stol presented to Lacombe County council Thursday afternoon, insisting the Count...
Aug 24, 2017
Rick More running for City Council
A life-long Red Deerian wants to serve his community as a member of City Council. Rick More announced Thursday he is running in this fall’s municipal election. For the past 12 years More has wor...
Aug 24, 2017