Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Innisfail council approves 2019 - 2021 budget
Council for the Town of Innisfail has approved its operating and capital budgets for 2019 with residents expected to see a small tax increase next year. With a focus on strategic vision, community bui...
Dec 12, 2018
Proposed 2019 operating budget focuses on community safety, sustainability
Maintaining the vision while managing expectations is the goal behind next year's operating budget for the City of Red Deer. City Manager Craig Curtis says the recommended operating budget for 2019 ha...
Dec 12, 2018
Witnesses describe crash scene as manslaughter trial continues
Several people who attended the scene of a late night crash that claimed the life of Stanley Dick near Lousana three years ago testified in Red Deer Court of Queen's Bench Wednesday morning. Daniel Wa...
Dec 12, 2018
Sawyer murder trial adjourned to January
The trial for a man charged in a fatal stabbing in north Red Deer three years ago is stretching into the new year. Daniel Boyd Sawyer, 34, is charged with second degree murder in the Nov. 18, 2015 sta...
Dec 12, 2018
County of Stettler holds neutral position regarding Paradise Shores RV Resort development
Council for the County of Stettler has opted to maintain a neutral position regarding the Paradise Shores RV Resort development on the south shore of Buffalo Lake. This, after a special meeting of cou...
Dec 11, 2018
Jury hears account of high-speed chase at manslaughter trial
The Crown says Police told a Delburne man not to pursue a suspicious vehicle before a fatal crash took place near Lousana more than two years ago. Daniel Newsham, 47, is on trial in Red Deer Court of ...
Dec 11, 2018
Jann Arden to kick-off Lending Cupboard's 1st Annual Winter Luncheon
An Alberta singer-songwriter appointed a Member of the Order of Canada last year will help the Lending Cupboard in Red Deer kick-off its first Annual Winter Luncheon next month. Multi Juno Award winne...
Dec 11, 2018
City managers, non-union staff get small pay increase
Exempt staff will see a 1 per cent increase in their salary, effective January 1, 2018, after city council approved the adjustment at Monday’s meeting. The increase affects approximately 157 exe...
Dec 11, 2018
Notify Red Deer system test this Thursday
Residents can expect to receive text, email and phone call alerts on Thursday as The City runs a test of their emergency notification system, Notify Red Deer. The Notify Red Deer test is scheduled for...
Dec 11, 2018
Festival of Trees raises $1.1 million for Red Deer Regional Hospital
Officials with the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation (RDRHF) have announced this year's Festival of Trees has raised $1.1 million. Held at Westerner Park from November 21-25, this year's 25th Annual...
Dec 11, 2018