Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Ponoka town council delivers blunt message to province
The Town of Ponoka is closing its wallet as council expresses its “extreme disappointment” over the province’s treatment of rural municipalities in its grant funding processes. Mayor...
Nov 29, 2018
Blackfalds speed limit dropping to 40 km/h next spring
Speed limits in the Town of Blackfalds are on the way down next year. On Tuesday, council approved reducing the speed limit on all roadways in the Town to 40 km/hr. with the exception of selected arte...
Nov 29, 2018
Red Deer man charged after downtown sexual assault
A 41-year-old man has been arrested following a sexual assault in downtown Red Deer on Wednesday. RCMP say Daniel Leonard of Red Deer faces 10 charges from the November 28 incident, including two coun...
Nov 29, 2018
Man killed in Ponoka area crash
A 22-year-old man has died after the vehicle he was driving crashed on the QE II Highway near Ponoka. RMCP say the collision happened shortly after midnight this morning. Police say the vehicle was tr...
Nov 29, 2018
Mobile payment option coming soon for some downtown lots
The City of Red Deer is getting set to make mobile payments available on a trial basis at some downtown lots. The mobile payment option will be accessible at both Sorenson Station Parkade and parking ...
Nov 29, 2018
Victim speaks out after downtown sexual assault
A Red Deer woman is taking it upon herself to warn others about what she feels may be a possible sexual predator in the community. JD, as she prefers to be known, works in downtown Red Deer. On Novemb...
Nov 28, 2018
Victim speaks out after downtown sexual assault
A Red Deer woman is taking it upon herself to warn others about what she feels may be a possible sexual predator in the community. JD, as she prefers to be known, works in downtown Red Deer. On Novemb...
Nov 28, 2018
Small tax rate increase for Blackfalds in 2019
Blackfalds residents are in store for a modest tax rate increase next year. On Tuesday, council approved the 2019 budget with a 1.5 per cent tax rate increase. Town officials say the budget was develo...
Nov 28, 2018
Court Briefs: Nov. 28
An 18-month sentence was handed down Friday in Red Deer provincial court for a local man charged following a stolen truck chase last year during which shots were fired by police. Dakota Cornelssen, 21...
Nov 28, 2018
Stettler RCMP investigating attempted counterfeit cash incident
Stettler RCMP are reminding area merchants to stay vigilant in spotting counterfeit currency this holiday season. This after a male attended a Stettler restaurant on November 26 and tried to use a cou...
Nov 28, 2018