Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Wind storm wreaks havoc on power lines in Red Deer and central Alberta
THURSDAY UPDATE [8:15 a.m.] Jim Jorgensen, Manager – Electric, Light and Power for the City of Red Deer says power service in the city was fully-restored by around 1:15 a.m. Outside of any isola...
May 24, 2017
New lodge at Camp Alexo now complete
A new addition to Camp Alexo in Nordegg marks a new beginning for Red Deer-based Youth HQ. The Eagle's Nest Rotary Lodge will hold its grand opening this summer, signaling the final step in the camp's...
May 24, 2017
Notley expresses hope in wake of anti-immigration protest at Lindsay Thurber
Alberta’s premier says she’s optimistic that some good can come from Tuesday’s anti-immigration protest held at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School. In a Facebook post, Rachel ...
May 24, 2017
Lacombe Mayor Christie not seeking re-election
There will be a new mayor in Lacombe this fall. Current mayor Steve Christie made the surprising announcement at Tuesday's city council meeting that he will not be seeking a third term. "We all have a...
May 24, 2017
LOCATED: Brianna Crookedlegs, 17, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP say 17-year-old Brianna Crookedlegs, reported missing May 24, has been located. They thank the public for their assistance.
May 24, 2017
Woman killed in crash near Nevis
A crash east of Red Deer Tuesday afternoon between a car and a semi claimed the life of a 39-year-old woman. It was just before 4 p.m. when firefighters from Stettler and Alix, along with EMS and RCMP...
May 24, 2017
Protesters left unsatisfied following meeting with Thurber school officials
Around 50 people turned out to Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School (LTCHS) Tuesday morning to protest alleged unequal punishment handed out following a fight at the school last week. Along with ...
May 23, 2017
Red Deer RCMP arrest man with loaded shotgun in stolen vehicle
Red Deer RCMP have charged a 23-year-old man after locating him in a stolen car with a loaded sawed off shotgun over the long weekend. Shortly before 6 a.m. on Monday morning, RCMP were on patrol down...
May 23, 2017
Suspended lawyer arrested in stolen property bust in Rimbey
A man well-known to local police is now back in custody. Police attended to a home in Rimbey on May 4, looking for the resident who was wanted on two outstanding warrants. Instead, they found two stol...
May 23, 2017
Property tax notices in the mail
The City of Red Deer has mailed out 2017 property tax notices. Property tax payments are due Friday, June 30. Residents are encouraged to pay early to ensure payments are processed on time to avoid th...
May 23, 2017