Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Red Deer still among Canada's Most Dangerous Places: MacLean's
MacLean's magazine once again has Red Deer ranked high among “Canada's Most Dangerous Places.” Our city had the sixth-highest Crime Severity Index (CSI) for 2017 at 222. Red Deer had Canad...
Nov 05, 2018
Remembrance Day services in central Alberta
Remembrance Day ceremonies are happening throughout the week and on Sunday to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Ceremonies and events begin Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 5 & 6 which is wh...
Nov 05, 2018
UPDATE [Located]: 13-year-old Lane Goodrunning
Nov. 21 – Red Deer RCMP are pleased to report that Lane Goodrunning has been located and police are no longer seeking assistance to find him. Goodrunning was reported missing Nov. 5 after last b...
Nov 05, 2018
Man arrested in weekend carjacking and armed robbery of cab driver
A 21-year-old man has been arrested following two armed robberies with an imitation handgun in Red Deer over the weekend. According to RCMP, the first happened around 3:30 p.m. on November 3 when Moun...
Nov 04, 2018
RDC holds annual open house to attract new students
The latest Red Deer College open house has wrapped up with officials talking up how much the school has to offer. Prospective and current students, as well as their families, took in tours on Saturday...
Nov 04, 2018
Central Albertans pack Festival Hall for Diwali
A festival as important to Hindus as Christmas is to Christians was celebrated in Red Deer on Saturday night. Diwali, or Dipawalia, is the most important holiday in India each year and marks the begin...
Nov 04, 2018
WATCH: 100 Kids Who Care select youth outreach program as latest recipient
The 100 Kids Who Care were at it again on Saturday in Red Deer. The organization met at St. Patrick's Community School for a couple hours of break-out activities before voting for its latest recipient...
Nov 03, 2018
Hunting Hills students hosting Veterans Dinner
Dozens of local veterans and students will gather at Hunting Hills High School in Red Deer Monday night for the school's annual Veterans Dinner. An event described as a dinner celebration held in reco...
Nov 03, 2018
Appeal board cuts size of Buffalo Lake RV development
An appeal board has cut the size of a controversial RV resort project at Buffalo Lake. The County of Stettler previously approved 370 lots for the first phase of the Paradise Shores development to be ...
Nov 02, 2018
City and County hand out 2018 Heritage Recognition Awards
Awards were handed out at Red Deer's Festival Hall on Friday for an event aimed at recognizing outstanding efforts in local heritage preservation, education and awareness. Established by the Heritage ...
Nov 02, 2018