Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Pair arrested after string of early morning thefts in Ponoka
Ponoka RCMP have charged a pair arrested after being caught with stolen property. Police responded in the early morning hours of May 11 after a rural resident reported that two suspects had broken int...
May 12, 2017
Runway extension opens new skies for Red Deer Airport
The newly-extended runway at Red Deer Airport is now officially open. Dignitaries and supporters gathered for the ribbon cutting at the airport Friday morning. The province announced in October 2015 i...
May 12, 2017
Red Deer RCMP briefs for May 5 to 10: Loaded rifle found in stolen truck
Red Deer RCMP say they made numerous arrests this week, predominantly due to concentrated police patrols in targeted areas and reports from the public. Just after midnight on May 5, police responded t...
May 12, 2017
Airport authority defrauded of nearly $50,000, investigation underway
Blackfalds RCMP confirm they are looking into the alleged misappropriation of nearly $50,000 from the Red Deer Regional Airport Authority. A routine audit of the Authority's 2016 financial statements ...
May 12, 2017
Charges laid in Blackfalds armed robbery
BLACKFALDS- On May 1, RCMP responded to an armed robbery on Broadway Avenue shortly after midnight. A lone male was walking and was approached by three teens in a black car. A handgun was pulled and p...
May 12, 2017
Fire destroys two mobile homes in Blackfalds
BLACKFALDS – A fire destroyed two mobile homes last night in Blackfalds. It was at about 10:15 p.m. when Blackfalds firefighters along with a crew from Lacombe were called to the Blackfalds Esta...
May 12, 2017
Abbey Centre goes solar
BLACKFALDS- Following approval at this week’s council meeting, the Abbey Centre in Blackfalds will soon be getting part of its power from the sun. The $396,000 solar project was initiated follow...
May 12, 2017
Sylvan Lake NexSource Centre ribbon-cutting ceremony
SYLVAN LAKE- The official ribbon cutting ceremony is being held today for the brand new NexSource Centre in Sylvan Lake. Today’s ceremony is the kickoff for a full weekend of grand opening weeke...
May 12, 2017
City proclaims Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Red Deer
May is now officially Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Red Deer. A proclamation ceremony held at Red Deer City Council Chambers on Thursday marked the first time the City of Red Deer has formally recog...
May 11, 2017
Judge blasts Red Deer couple while sentencing them for human trafficking
"You have no one to blame but yourselves, shame on you both." Judge David Plosz gave quite the scolding to a couple sentenced in Red Deer Provincial Court on Thursday for human trafficking violations....
May 11, 2017