Category Archives: Red Deer

City of Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston and City Manager Tara Lodewyk have spoken out on the understaffing problem of Red Deer fire station No. 2 when it comes to what they call unprofessional billboards ...

Red Deerians once again have the chance to observe Recovery Day, Sept. 6 at City Hall Park.The free 11th annual event runs 1-3:30."Recovery Day is a free public event that promotes education, advocacy...

Red Deer's unemployment rate rose to 5.4 per cent in August, according to new data released Friday.That's up from 4.7 per cent in July, but still down from 7.9 per cent in August 2024.Looking across t...

RCMP say they've identified the suspect in an alleged break and enter in Three Hills in August.A warrant has been issued for the arrest of James Wardrop, 56, of London, Ontario, police say.On Aug. 11,...

Sentencing took place this week for a man charged following a Red Deer shooting in broad daylight last year. Abdullahi Ahmed Dahir, 36, of no fixed address, was sentenced in Red Deer Court of Justice ...

Two men have been charged following an alleged armed robbery at Ponoka's Royal Hotel.RCMP say it was just before 1 a.m. on May 17 when members at Ponoka detachment received a report of the noted robbe...

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a man charged following an alleged shoot out and subsequent shelter in place in the County of Wetaskiwin last year. Eric Dylan Dixon, 35, is scheduled to f...

The 33rd annual Harvest Run is set to return this Sunday.Hosted by the Red Deer Runners since 1991, those hoping to participate can head to the family-friendly event, which begins at 9 a.m., and offer...

Red Deer's love for Francis the Pig will never die. Yes, that lovable, tricksy little porker who hopped the barrier at an abattoir where death loomed, and got away like the antagonist in a 2005 episod...

Lacombe County has issued a fire advisory, effective Thursday.The county says it's now in place because of the warm temperatures, windy conditions, and a lack of anticipated precipitation.For now, the...