Category Archives: Red Deer and Area

Adriana LaGrange wins UCP nomination in Red Deer - North
Adriana LaGrange will be the United Conservative Party’s candidate in next year’s election for the constituency of Red Deer – North LaGrange defeated fellow nominees Cole Kander and ...
Oct 27, 2018

Gas leak causes issues in Bower area
A gas leak caused traffic snafus and the evacuation of several businesses in the Bower area Saturday afternoon. Red Deer Emergency Services Deputy Chief Bart Rowland says it was around 10:30 a.m. when...
Oct 27, 2018

Cannabis legalization costing medicinal users big time
‘Outrageous’ and ‘ludicrous’ is how one Red Deer man describes the spike in how much he has to pay for his medical cannabis. Kirk Hermary, 35, was in a motor vehicle collision ...
Oct 26, 2018

Grant funding uncertainty lingers over 2019 capital budget
Sustainability and the environment are said to be areas of focus for the City of Red Deer's capital budget in 2019. During a budget briefing to members of city council and the media on Friday, a new 2...
Oct 26, 2018

Mirror Fire Department to close October 31
A lack of trained firefighters has lead Lacombe County council to make the difficult decision of announcing the closure of the Mirror Fire Department, effective October 31. After two years of trying t...
Oct 26, 2018

Investigation continues into north end armed robberies
City Mounties say they are working to identify a suspect believed to be responsible for two business break and enters yesterday morning in a north Red Deer industrial area. It was at 7:50 a.m. when RC...
Oct 26, 2018

RDC faculty members recognized for scholarly work
Red Deer College honoured four faculty members for their achievements at Thursday's Recognition of Scholarly Activity Celebration. Each year, a jury comprised of members from the Recognition of Schola...
Oct 26, 2018

Lacombe County approves cannabis bylaw
LACOMBE COUNTY- The County's Land Use Bylaw was amended to accommodate cannabis legalization at the October 25 council meeting. Before these changes were drafted, two public meetings were held, in con...
Oct 26, 2018

All-time high in Accountability Pillar results for Chinook’s Edge
INNISFAIL- The Accountability Pillar report from Alberta Education shows numerous 'Very High' and 'Excellent' results in the Chinook's Edge School Division. The annual results report is comprised of b...
Oct 26, 2018

YMCA to operate new Northside Community Centre
The City of Red Deer says it is in the process of establishing the YMCA as the operator of the new Northside Community Centre. On Monday, city council will review the facility’s operating budget...
Oct 25, 2018