Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
The Great Trail getting nearly $2 million in improvements
New provincial funding has been announced for 12 Great Trail projects, including some in central Alberta. The Great Trail, formerly the Trans Canada Trail, will be getting tuned up thanks to a sum of ...
Dec 17, 2018
Alberta gets federal disaster mitigation funding
More than two dozen Alberta communities including Red Deer are getting funding for new and replacement flood mapping to support emergency response and long-term planning. The federal government has an...
Dec 17, 2018
Yellow Vests Movement spreads to Red Deer
The Yellow Vests Movement has made its way to Red Deer the last two weekends after spawning violent riots in parts of France last month. Thankfully, the Canadian versions have been calmer, however the...
Dec 16, 2018
LOCATED: McKenna Gottfried, 12, of Sylvan Lake
UPDATE: McKenna Gottfried’s family says that she has been located, as of 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
Dec 16, 2018
Outdoor ice surfaces open, Setters Place on Monday
Outdoor ice surfaces in Red Deer are ready to enjoy, including at Bower Ponds. The City reminds skaters that they should be wearing helmets at all times. Hockey is not permitted at Bower Ponds, nor at...
Dec 15, 2018
Testimony wraps up at manslaughter trial for 2016 crash
The man charged with manslaughter in a fatal crash near Lousana in the summer of 2016 admitted in Red Deer court this week to not heeding the advice of a police officer who told him to stop what he wa...
Dec 14, 2018
RCMP offering crime prevention tips this holiday season
Red Deer RCMP are offering crime prevention tips for the holiday season. Despite this time of year being about joy, giving and celebration, Mounties say the Christmas season can also be a unique oppor...
Dec 14, 2018
Stakeholder meetings next step in Red Deer Public Schools Community Engagement process
Officials with Red Deer Public Schools anticipate hosting a number of meetings with stakeholders in the New Year to help shape the District Education Plan. This, after the recent completion of a Commu...
Dec 14, 2018
Catholic school division criticized for anti-gay employment agreement
Alberta’s Education Minister says the provincial government will not condone discrimination against people on the basis of who they love. The statement comes after it was revealed this week that...
Dec 13, 2018
LOCATED: 71 y/o Melvin Bailey of Red Deer
RED DEER- 71-year old Melvin Bailey had been located safe and RCMP thank the public for their assistance.
Dec 13, 2018