Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Windstorm Update: Two Red Deer schools closed today
Red Deer Public Schools says two of its schools, Mountview and Gateway, are closed today (Wednesday) due to damage and power outages following last night’s windstorm. Red Deer Catholic Regional ...
Jun 21, 2017
City declares state of emergency following devastating windstorm
RED DEER- Following a tremendous windstorm last night, The City of Red Deer has declared a local state of emergency in response to numerous power outages and fallen debris across Red Deer. The local s...
Jun 20, 2017
U of A mental health pilot project proves successful with Red Deer students
A University of Alberta pilot program designed to promote mental health skills with Red Deer students has been found in a new study to significantly lessen cases of depression, anxiety and suicidal th...
Jun 20, 2017
Pair of lotto wins for central Alberta residents
A pair of central Albertans have a little deeper pockets this week. Laila Moss, a Bowden resident, won a cool $250,000 when she scratched her $10 Crossword Supreme ticket. "I saw I had nine words and ...
Jun 20, 2017
Veer highlights crime fighting efforts in State of the City Address
Red Deer's identity took centre stage during Mayor Tara Veer's State of the City Address to the Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. To close out her remarks, Veer introduced one of t...
Jun 20, 2017
Preliminary hearing scheduled for former Red Deer teacher facing sex charges
RED DEER – A preliminary hearing has been ordered for a former Red Deer high school teacher facing sex-related charges. A lawyer appeared in Red Deer court Tuesday on behalf of Rhett Lundgren, w...
Jun 20, 2017
Stories of newcomers celebrated on World Refugee Day
For World Refugee Day, local officials are hoping to shed light on how newcomers can be better integrated. Frank Bauer with Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE) says the fact that the United Nations ...
Jun 20, 2017
Trials booked for pair charged in forcible confinement, weapons and stolen property investigation
Trial dates have been scheduled for two of three men charged following a drugs and stolen property bust in north Red Deer earlier this year. RCMP from Red Deer and Sylvan Lake RCMP, ALERT and the Albe...
Jun 20, 2017
Lacombe honours Volunteers of Distinction
LACOMBE – Several people who have given their time to help make their community great have been honoured by the City of Lacombe. Mayor Steve Christie and members of city council and staff recent...
Jun 20, 2017
Red Deer Mountie honoured for work with at-risk youth
Red Deer RCMP are celebrating one of their own this week for her work with at-risk youth. Corporal Karyn Kay has been recognized by the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police for her outstanding serv...
Jun 20, 2017