Category Archives: Red Deer
Spike belt helps nab Red Deer woman driving dangerously through B.C.
REVELSTOKE, B.C. - An early morning spike belt deployment helped put an end to a run from police near Revelstoke, B.C. on Monday. According to an RCMP news release, a member of the public phoned Chase...
Nov 12, 2020
Alberta announces new, temporary measures to contain COVID-19 surge
Premier Jason Kenney says it's almost certain that Alberta has not yet seen the peak of the current increase of COVID-19 cases."Our rising community spread is putting our health-care system under real...
Nov 12, 2020
Teachers, union members call for more education funding to fight COVID-19 in schools
Over 80 teachers and union members gathered outside Education Minister Adriana LaGrange's Red Deer-North constituency office during the noon hour Thursday to call for more funding in addressing growin...
Nov 12, 2020
Red Deer County pitching in $350,000 for Sylvan Lake’s Pogadl Park
Sylvan Lake's newest sports park is getting an assist from Red Deer County. Council on Tuesday approved $350,000 for the new multi-sport park located in southwest Sylvan Lake. The $23 million park wil...
Nov 12, 2020
New look for Red Deer Lights the Night this year
As many begin to turn their attention towards the fast approaching Christmas season, officials with The City of Red Deer say residents can expect a modified version of 'Red Deer Lights the Night' this...
Nov 12, 2020
Red Deer Regional Hospital expansion expected to begin next fall
Final stages of planning are now underway to expand and upgrade Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC).A government spokesperson says construction on the $100 million expansion announced in Februar...
Nov 12, 2020
Innisfail RCMP investigating jewelry store break-in
Innisfail RCMP are asking people to be on the lookout for anyone trying to sell or pawn wrist watches made by Citizen or Harley Davidson. The request follows a jewelry store break and enter that occur...
Nov 12, 2020
Lacombe passes 2021 Operating Budget, 10-year Capital Plan
Lacombe city council has approved the 2021 Operating Budget, which includes a tax increase of 0.8 per cent.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on City facilities, Administration estimates a $2...
Nov 12, 2020
Alberta records 672 new COVID-19 cases, seven deaths
Alberta Health has announced that the province added 672 cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, bringing Alberta's total to 35,545.Only a limited online update was provided Wednesday due to the Rem...
Nov 11, 2020
Remembrance Day services throughout central Alberta
It should come as no surprise, but Remembrance Day services and ceremonies throughout central Alberta will look a little different this year.In Red Deer, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced Royal Canadia...
Nov 10, 2020