Category Archives: Red Deer and Area

Poole says 2019 a year of planning for Blackfalds
The mayor of Blackfalds describes 2018 as a very interesting year for his community, one filled with both challenges and successes over the past 12 months. In addition, Richard Poole says he's very pl...
Dec 24, 2018

Mayor Yargeau says growth the focus for Penhold in 2019
As 2018 draws to a close, the Mayor of Penhold looks back at the past 12 months as a great year for his community. Michael Yargeau says it marked the beginning of a new vision put in place shortly aft...
Dec 23, 2018

UPDATE [Located]: 32 y/o Irene Potts of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP advise that Irene Potts has been located safe and unharmed. Police thank the public for their assistance.
Dec 22, 2018

Suspicious vehicle fire in Penhold
RCMP are investigating after a truck went up in flames over night in Penhold. Crews were dispatched just after 3 a.m. to a vehicle on fire near the intersection of Minto St. and Robinson Ave. Firefigh...
Dec 22, 2018

Red Deer Hospice launches No Show Gala fundraiser
Red Deerians are being encouraged to support a unique local fundraiser aimed at benefitting those receiving end-of-life care in our community. The Red Deer Hospice No Show Gala is underway, with proce...
Dec 21, 2018

Shining a light on homelessness in Lacombe and area
Lacombe and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) has released preliminary results of a survey that looks at the extent of homelessness across rural Alberta. The count includes 21 Albe...
Dec 21, 2018

UPDATE (Located): 13 y/o Maleah Young of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP advise that Maleah Young has been located.
Dec 21, 2018

Court Briefs: Dec. 21
A man charged after a truck crashed into a pub in north Red Deer this fall is going to trial. Bradley Fisher is facing impaired driving and mischief-related charges for the incident on Sept. 22 when a...
Dec 21, 2018

Veer not leaving mayor's chair to seek UCP nod
Tara Veer says she's staying put. Veer's name was one of the first to come up when the United Conservative Party announced it was delaying its nomination process for the Red Deer - South riding in ord...
Dec 21, 2018

Bylaw enforcement services expanding in Lacombe
Bylaw enforcement in the City of Lacombe is now being expanded to include evenings and Saturdays. City officials say the change is effective January 7, 2019. "Along with the expanding the level of ser...
Dec 21, 2018