Red Deer

Remembrance Day ceremonies go virtual for Red Deer Public Schools

The COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on local Remembrance Day ceremonies this year, including those at Red Deer Public Schools.The pandemic means local schools are not able to host their traditio...

Nov 05, 2020

Olds RCMP arrest two men in possession of stolen SUV after fleeing from police

Two central Alberta men are facing multiple charges following the recovery of a stolen vehicle and flight from police incident in Olds Thursday morning.On Nov. 5, at approximately 4:15 a.m., an off du...

Nov 05, 2020

Gasoline Alley Farmers' Market opening soon

Red Deer's first indoor year-round farmers' market will be opening to the public for a soft launch later this month.The Gasoline Alley Farmers' Market will open its doors on Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sund...

Nov 05, 2020

Alberta shortlists private partner bidders for Blackfalds high school

The provincial government has shortlisted three qualified groups to deliver five new high schools, including one in Blackfalds, through a public-private partnership (P3).In a release, the province say...

Nov 05, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak declared for Normandeau School after two cases confirmed

A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared for Normandeau School in Red Deer after two cases were confirmed in individuals from the school. Normandeau School is the second in the city to have an outbreak d...

Nov 05, 2020

Red Deer up to 63 active COVID-19 cases

Red Deer added three more active cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday for a total of 63, according to the latest online update from Alberta Health. There have been 163 recoveries in the city, up eight from ...

Nov 04, 2020

Frontline efforts in addressing domestic violence and bullying honoured

A trio of central Albertans have been recognized for their extraordinary efforts in helping individuals and families impacted by domestic violence and bullying.On Wednesday, the 16th Annual Front Line...

Nov 04, 2020

Lacombe's affordable housing strategy leads to Yu-Turn Girls Home

The City of Lacombe and Central Alberta Youth Unlimited (CAYU) are excited to announce the opening of a Yu-Turn Girls Supportive Housing project in Lacombe. Officials say the Yu-Turn Home provides a s...

Nov 04, 2020

Lacombe County needs about two dozen firefighters

Lacombe County is conducting a County-wide recruitment campaign for paid-on-call firefighters to serve in departments throughout the county."Departments within Lacombe County recruit throughout the ye...

Nov 04, 2020

Local youth meeting with RCMP to build stronger relationship

Local youth have an opportunity this weekend to speak directly with local law enforcement and ask important questions in hopes of building a stronger relationship between the two groups.The event host...

Nov 04, 2020