Category Archives: Red Deer and Area

Court Briefs: Nov. 8
Four people who face kidnapping, forcible confinement and drug charges will face a preliminary hearing early next year. On June 17, Mounties allege a kidnapping and assault occurred where three suspec...
Nov 08, 2018

Three teens arrested for armed robbery
Red Deer RCMP arrested three male youths early this morning for an armed robbery in north Red Deer. It was at about 2 a.m. when RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery in progress at a convenie...
Nov 08, 2018

RDC seeks community input on university transition
As Red Deer College continues its transition to become a university, community members are invited to share their thoughts to help shape the institution's future name and new brand identity. "Have a V...
Nov 08, 2018

RDC’s School of Education touts new online learning opportunities
RED DEER- Red Deer College continues to expand its programming, two new instructor certificates will be launched in the School of Education over the next six months, providing learners with career adv...
Nov 08, 2018

New Director of Community Services for Lacombe
The City of Lacombe has announced Deborah Juch as its new Director of Community Services, effective November 1. "We are convinced that Deborah is a great choice for this critical position, given her c...
Nov 07, 2018

Red Deerians receive Honourary Doctoral Degrees for restorative justice work
Two Red Deerians have been recognized for their work toward restorative justice. Lyle Keewatin Richards and Donald W. Hepburn were given honorary Doctor of Sacred Letters degrees from St. Stephen's Co...
Nov 07, 2018

Distressed dogs case heading toward resolution
A resolution may come next week for a woman charged after distressed dogs were recovered from an Innisfail motel earlier this year. Karin Leanna Adams was originally scheduled for trial today in Red D...
Nov 07, 2018

Honouring frontline service providers dealing with domestic violence
Frontline service providers who deal with domestic violence in central Alberta were recognized for their efforts during a special ceremony held in Red Deer on Wednesday. Central Alberta's Domestic and...
Nov 07, 2018

NOVA Chemicals gives $750,000 to United Way
United Way Central Alberta has received another huge boost from NOVA Chemicals, one of their largest annual donors, whose employees who raised $750,000 for 2018. The contribution includes a dollar for...
Nov 07, 2018

Fire damages Innisfail residence undergoing renovations
A property undergoing renovations was damaged by fire early Tuesday morning in Innisfail. Crews were called to the property on 50 Avenue at about 4 a.m. Innisfail Fire Chief Gary Leith says crews arri...
Nov 07, 2018