Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Red Deer Mounties connect suspect to three armed robberies
Red Deer RCMP say they are looking for public assistance to identify the man who committed two armed robberies at knifepoint over the weekend and has been linked to a third robbery last week. Mounties...
Jun 12, 2017
Red Deer Mounties seek Quentin Strawberry on outstanding warrants
RED DEER – RCMP are searching for 35-year-old Quentin Lee Strawberry, who is wanted on warrants for armed robbery with a firearm, assault with a weapon and forcible confinement. Local Mounties h...
Jun 12, 2017
It's National Blood Donor Week
National Blood Donor Week is typically a time to celebrate donors across the country. This year, however, Canadian Blood Services is focused on a critical need for blood donations and is urging Canadi...
Jun 12, 2017
LOCATED: 37 y/o Michael Ginter
UPDATE [June 13]: Red Deer RCMP advise that Michael Ginter has been located and thank the public for their assistance.
Jun 12, 2017
Aspen Heights MicroSociety wins Emerald Award for education in sustainability
Another day, another award for Aspen Heights MicroSociety. This time, students and staff at the elementary school in north Red Deer were honoured by the Alberta Emerald Foundation in the ‘Educat...
Jun 11, 2017
New perspective needed on Canada 150: local artist
One of two artists behind an exhibit on until July 4 at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre says her work reflects a different perspective on the hoopla that is Canada 150. Oh Canada: Reflections of my Recon...
Jun 10, 2017
Near-century-old Innisfail area school being restored at Sunnybrook Farm
A new feature is coming to the Sunnybrook Farm Museum. Phase three of the museum's south development project will take shape over the summer. It involves the restoration of the original 1932 Calder Co...
Jun 10, 2017
Mom and daughter in Red Deer scratch $100,000 win
A Red Deer mother and daughter duo have a new lease on life. Madeleine and Irene Lowe always play scratch and win tickets when they get together, a tradition only made fonder after the pair found out ...
Jun 09, 2017
Court Briefs, June 9
A Bashaw man charged in a fatal crash last summer near Clive has had the impaired driving against him dropped. A 23-year-old man from Drumheller died following the single vehicle rollover on July 29, ...
Jun 09, 2017
Alberta fire chiefs in Red Deer for annual conference
A large contingent of fire chiefs are visiting Red Deer this weekend. From Saturday through Wednesday, 200 from across Alberta will gather at the Sheraton Hotel for the 70th annual Conference and Trad...
Jun 09, 2017