Category Archives: Red Deer
MLA says COVID-19 lockdowns excessive, unhealthy
The MLA for Red Deer-South says there is "excessive risk aversion and fear" when it comes to COVID-19. Jason Stephan delivered a member statement this week in the Alberta Legislature where he expresse...
Nov 19, 2020
Bike thefts down 36% this year
Bike thefts in Red Deer are down, according to the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre.The centre, in conjunction with The City of Red Deer and Red Deer RCMP, launched the 529 Garage Bike Registry...
Nov 19, 2020
Red Deer with 110 active COVID-19 cases as Alberta sets another daily record
Alberta has set another daily record with 1,105 new COVID-19 cases reported on Thursday. Lab testing data remains unavailable at this time due to ongoing technical issues.There are now 10,382 active c...
Nov 19, 2020
Olymel offers COVID-19 testing to all Red Deer employees
Olymel has announced that all 1,850 employees at its pork processing facility in Red Deer were being offered COVID-19 testing "in response to the community resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Alberta." Co...
Nov 19, 2020
Penhold residents receive Winter Warm-Up surprise
As winter sets in and temperatures drop, Penhold residents will receive a little winter warmth in the form of a Winter Warm-up care package left at their front door today (Nov. 19). Town officials say...
Nov 19, 2020
Murder suspect arrested, again, over alleged threats
A man awaiting trial for second-degree murder was arrested yet again in Red Deer last week.This time, Quentin Strawberry, who was wanted on outstanding warrants at the time, was arrested for allegedly...
Nov 19, 2020
Man remains in hospital following altercation with Red Deer RCMP
A 40-year-old man remains in hospital after he was injured during an altercation with RCMP in Red Deer last weekend. A media release states that on Nov. 15, just prior to midnight, a Red Deer RCMP mem...
Nov 19, 2020
Traffic signal replacement coming at downtown intersection
The City of Red Deer is advising motorists of a prolonged traffic disruption at the intersection of 51 Street and 49 Avenue.It'll commence starting at 7:00 a.m. this Monday, November 23 until 4:00 p.m...
Nov 19, 2020
Red Deer Regional Hospital preparing for more COVID-19 patients
Rising numbers of active COVID-19 cases across the province has Red Deer city council wondering what capacity there might be locally to accommodate affected patients from other parts of the province i...
Nov 19, 2020
Town of Blackfalds moves to enhanced COVID-19 status
The Town of Blackfalds is among the latest communities in Alberta subject to "enhanced" status for COVID-19 safety protocols.Due to the rapid increase of active cases across the province, the Governme...
Nov 18, 2020