Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Province announces changes to highway construction speed zones
The provincial government has announced changes to speed zones on highway construction sites in Alberta. Transportation Minister Brian Mason made the announcement during a news conference Tuesday afte...
Jan 15, 2019
Sylvan Lake budget includes 2.74% tax increase
The Town of Sylvan Lake has adopted the 2019 budget and three-year financial plan. The budget includes 2.74% municipal tax rate increase for both residential and non-residential properties. "Core infr...
Jan 15, 2019
Emergency nurses grievance resolved at Red Deer Regional
RED DEER- United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) have reached an agreement to settle a union grievance involving a nursing staffing shortage at the Red Deer Regional Hospital...
Jan 15, 2019
2019 Operating Budget: Cannabis funding update, Volunteer Central on life support
BUDGET: DAY 6 CANNABIS The City of Red Deer will receive close to $326,000 over the next two years to assist with the transition around cannabis legalization. The funding is grant money from the provi...
Jan 14, 2019
Red Deer Mounties seize cash, stolen property from Woodlea residence
Charges are pending against two men following the search of a residence in Red Deer's Woodlea neighbourhood January 7 that resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of cash and stolen property. Than...
Jan 14, 2019
Missing 12-year-olds located
INNISFAIL- Police say two 12-year-olds who took a family vehicle and were believed to be heading for British Columbia have been located. RCMP say the boy and girl were found safe and well in Airdrie t...
Jan 14, 2019
Red Deer Transit pilot project expands to Springbrook, Penhold and Innisfail
Residents of Innisfail, Penhold and Springbrook now have better transit access to the city of Red Deer. On Monday, Red Deer Transit officially launched the new 2A South Regional Transit service. The t...
Jan 14, 2019
Man dies in overnight crash
One person is dead following an overnight collision in Red Deer. RCMP say the single-vehicle crash happened at about 2 a.m. on Taylor Drive between 45 Street and 47 Street. The lone male occupant of t...
Jan 14, 2019
Red Deer RCMP photo radar locations: Jan. 16- Jan. 31
RED DEER- RCMP have released the photo radar location from January 16 to January 31. SCHOOL/PLAYGROUND ZONES: Jewell Street, Niven Street, Oleander Drive, Northey Avenue, 57 Avenue, Inglewood Drive, V...
Jan 14, 2019
Charity auction for heart attack victim who recovered 400 vehicles
A man who has helped Red Deer RCMP recover more than 400 stolen vehicles now needs the community's assistance. Formerly identified only as 'DM,' Jason Carson has been in and out of the ICU at Red Deer...
Jan 13, 2019