Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Man charged after truck crashes into pub
A 28-year-old man faces charges after a pickup truck drove into a north Red Deer pub in September. Bradley Fisher is facing impaired driving and mischief-related charges for the incident on Sept. 22 w...
Nov 02, 2018
Blue-green algae advisories lifted across the province
Alberta Health Services says blue-green algae bloom advisories province-wide have been lifted. Recent weather has cooled lake and reservoir water temperature to such an extent that the algae is no lon...
Nov 02, 2018
One year of medically-supported detox celebrated at Safe Harbour
It has now been one year since Alberta Health began funding 20 medical detox beds at Red Deer's Safe Harbour, offering those experiencing addiction one more outlet to get back on the right path. In th...
Nov 02, 2018
Former Red Deer teacher pleads guilty to child porn, sex charges in Saskatoon
A former Red Deer high school teacher has pleaded guilty to child porn and child sex charges out of Saskatchewan. Rhett Lundgren pleaded guilty Friday in Saskatoon Court of Queen's Bench to one count ...
Nov 02, 2018
UCP nomination candidate withdraws for receiving illegal contribution
A candidate for the United Conservative Party nomination in Red Deer - South has withdrawn from the race after receiving an illegal campaign contribution. Haley Wile was reprimanded by Alberta's Elect...
Nov 02, 2018
School Bus Cancellations
RED DEER- Due to very poor road conditions today the following school bus service has been canceled for the Red Deer Catholic Regional School Division. All RURAL (Red Deer County) school buses are can...
Nov 02, 2018
Veer backs call for federal, provincial help battling opioids
The City of Red Deer is joining the call for more help in fighting the growing drug crisis. On October 19, Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman said he received unanimous support from the mayors of Alberta...
Nov 02, 2018
RDC celebrates Skills Canada award winning students
Red Deer College celebrated the success of several of its apprenticeship students by honouring them for their achievements at Skills Canada competitions in 2018. "Supporting our students and encouragi...
Nov 01, 2018
Man convicted of dangerous driving causing death back behind bars
A man convicted in the death of a man in Red Deer more than two years ago is back behind bars. Tuesday morning, Blackfalds RCMP were alerted by the public to a suspicious vehicle in the Poplar Ridge a...
Nov 01, 2018
Freezing Rain Warning ended
The Freezing Rain Warning for Red Deer has ended as of early Friday afternoon. It was in effect for: – City of Red Deer – Red Deer County near Elnora, Lousana, Delburne, Penhold, Innisfail...
Nov 01, 2018