Category Archives: Red Deer
Charges stayed for Sylvan Lake doctor accused of trying to arrange sex with child
Charges have been stayed for a Sylvan Lake family physician accused of trying to arrange sex with a young girl.A spokesperson for Alberta Justice and Solicitor General confirms that "the Alberta Crown...
Nov 17, 2020
City council on track to mandate face coverings in public spaces
Red Deer city council took a big step Monday night toward passing a bylaw making face coverings mandatory in all public spaces.Council unanimously gave first and second readings to the bylaw that woul...
Nov 16, 2020
Active COVID-19 cases in Red Deer up to 116
Red Deer now has 116 active cases of COVID-19 as the province surged past the 10,000 mark on Monday. The number marks a new record for the city and an increase of 22 from Friday.Red Deer has seen 217 ...
Nov 16, 2020
More improvement in local home sales in October
There were positive signs in the local real estate market again last month as the number of units sold increased over the same month last year. The average sale price also increased and the average nu...
Nov 16, 2020
Sundre teacher with terminal cancer honoured for excellence in teaching physics
A teacher from Chinook's Edge School Division diagnosed with terminal cancer has been given the highest honour attainable for a high school physics teacher in Canada. Ryan Beck, a chemistry, astronomy...
Nov 16, 2020
Man admits to fatal shooting last December near Lacombe
A man charged in relation to a homicide last December near Lacombe has admitted to fatally shooting the victim, while a woman co-accused in the death has had all charges against her withdrawn. Tyler J...
Nov 16, 2020
RCMP investigating firearms complaint in Eastview neighbourhood
A large Red Deer RCMP presence turned out to the Eastview neighbourhood Saturday afternoon in response to a firearms complaint. Police responded just after 12:20 p.m. to a 911 call in the area of 38 A...
Nov 15, 2020
Mindfulness of urban wildlife key as seasons change
Don't be complacent when it comes to your pet's safety this fall and winter, says one local wildlife expert.Foxes and coyotes are known to be in the Red Deer area, says Todd Nivens, executive director...
Nov 15, 2020
City council asked to stick with current mask wearing status for Red Deer
Red Deer city council is being asked to "stay the course" when it comes to mask wearing in the community to help limit the spread of COVID-19."The City of Red Deer hereby endorses the current face cov...
Nov 14, 2020
Local businesses understand need to limit COVID-19 spread
Some local businesses say they're willing to do their part after the provincial government's announcement of additional measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. Premier Jason Kenney said Thur...
Nov 13, 2020