Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Former ATB employee pleads guilty to fraud
A former ATB employee in Sylvan Lake accused of defrauding the financial institution of more than a million dollars pleaded guilty Monday in Red Deer provincial court. Sarah Miles Brouilette, 38, pled...
Jan 07, 2019
Red Deer teacher fired, facing criminal charges
A teacher at West Park Middle School has been fired after being charged with criminal offences over the Christmas break. Officials with Red Deer Public Schools say the alleged charges have not yet bee...
Jan 07, 2019
Red Deer Airport riding wave of momentum into 2019
After a successful 2018, 2019 is shaping up to be a potentially huge year for the Red Deer Airport. CEO Graham Ingham tells rdnewsNOW a recent announcement from ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC) Enerjet t...
Jan 06, 2019
Minister cites 'Inflamed rhetoric' in cancelling Bighorn town hall meetings
Alberta’s environment minister says fear for a lack of safety is forcing the provincial government to cancel a series of town halls intended to gain public feedback on the Bighorn Country propos...
Jan 05, 2019
Free film workshop puts spotlight on mental health stigmas
A unique and interactive workshop happening later this month at Red Deer College will shine a light on the stigmas that still surround mental illness. Movies For Mental Health is being presented Jan. ...
Jan 05, 2019
Yellow Vest Convoy to Ottawa to roll out from Red Deer
A convoy is planned to roll out from Red Deer to Ottawa next month to raise awareness around the struggles of Canada's energy industry. Glen Carritt, lead liaison for the Yellow Vest (Official) Convoy...
Jan 04, 2019
Flu claims another Central Albertan
Another central Albertan died from flu-related illness during the holiday season. The latest numbers from Alberta Health Services show five deceased people in the Central Zone this season had lab-conf...
Jan 04, 2019
City continues pipelines advocacy
The City of Red Deer plans to continue knocking on the doors of the federal and provincial governments to get more pipelines built, including the TransMountain Pipeline expansion. Administration is re...
Jan 04, 2019
Turning Point says opioid crisis not over yet
According to Alberta Health, Red Deer has the highest rate of apparent accidental drug poisoning deaths related to fentanyl among the province's seven major cities. The Alberta Opioid Response Surveil...
Jan 04, 2019
Owners fined following fire at home with illegal secondary suite
The City of Red Deer is reminding property owners to be in compliance with bylaws and safety codes following a fire last year at a home with an illegal secondary suite. The fire on January 9, 2018 lef...
Jan 04, 2019