Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Cost of healthy eating in Alberta discussed at Red Deer meeting
The Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance (CAPRA) saw a presentation Wednesday about the cost of healthy eating in our province. The presentation was given by Harrison Blizzard, dietitian, popula...
Aug 16, 2017
Trial booked for man accused of posing as a lawyer
A local man accused of posing as a lawyer to steal money from victims is going to trial. Chance Aaron Shaw, 26, appeared in Red Deer court Wednesday morning. He pleaded not guilty to all 12 counts aga...
Aug 16, 2017
Veer kicks off re-election campaign
Calling it an honour to serve the community she grew up in, Tara Veer says she is excited to seek a second term as Red Deer's mayor. Veer, 39, made her announcement Wednesday morning at Veterans' Park...
Aug 16, 2017
RCMP constable charged with sexual assault pleads not guilty
A Red Deer RCMP constable charged with sexual assault has pleaded not guilty. Wednesday August 16, an agent appeared on behalf of the accused, Jason Tress, 30. On March 29,2017 Tress was charged after...
Aug 16, 2017
Red Deer man charged with committing an indecent act
A Red Deer man has been charged with committing an indecent act after an RCMP investigation into an incident that occurred in a busy south Red Deer parking lot on March 28. Shortly after 8:30 p.m. on ...
Aug 16, 2017
Penhold Fire Crews deal with minor gas leak
PENHOLD- Fire Crews were called to an odour of natural gas on Lucina Street in Penhold on Tuesday at around 8 p.m. Two homes were evacuated as firefighters went over the area with gas detectors. Traff...
Aug 16, 2017
Minister’s Seniors Service Awards nominees recognized at Red Deer ceremony
Nominees for the Minister's Seniors Service awards were recognized Tuesday during a ceremony at the Radisson in Red Deer. Lori Sigurdson, Minister of Seniors and Housing, presented nominees with their...
Aug 16, 2017
LOCATED: 13 y/o Kyler Powney of Innisfail
INNISFAIL- RCMP advise that Kyler Powney has been located safe. Thank you to the public for your assistance.
Aug 16, 2017
Another busy 10 days for Red Deer RCMP
RED DEER- Recent arrests in Red Deer include numerous suspects wanted on multiple outstanding warrants, stolen firearms and the recovery of an SUV stolen out of Olds that was involved in at least thre...
Aug 16, 2017
LGBTQ+ conversation at the Golden Circle deemed successful
Tuesday afternoon saw a nearly full house at the Golden Circle for a discussion surrounding the needs of the aging LGBTQ+ community in Red Deer and across the province. Minister of Seniors and Housing...
Aug 15, 2017