Red Deer

Traffic disruption at Gaetz Avenue and 67 Street for storm system repairs

Motorists and pedestrians are advised of a multi-day traffic disruption at Gaetz Avenue and 67 Street starting Saturday, June 20.Crews will replace a storm manhole, catch basin and lead, which require...

Jun 16, 2020

Woman's death in Sylvan Lake deemed suspicious

A police investigation is underway into the death of a 32-year-old woman in Sylvan Lake. Sylvan Lake RCMP responded at around 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 14 to a 911 call of an assault at a residence in to...

Jun 16, 2020

Council gives first reading to additional borrowing to help with COVID cash crunch

Financial pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic are forcing The City of Red Deer to look at borrowing more cash to help sustain operations over the coming months.On Monday, city council unanimously app...

Jun 15, 2020

City united with community in fight against racism

The City of Red Deer says it wants to "be part of the voice of change" in the fight against racism in our city and around the world. On Monday, The City posted a statement to its website to express so...

Jun 15, 2020

More layoffs at Red Deer College

Another 39 Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) positions at Red Deer College have been eliminated and reduced in a move the union is calling "devastating to programs and services going forward."...

Jun 15, 2020

Crown appeal of Klaus murder sentences to be heard Tuesday

The Crown's appeal of the sentences given to two central Alberta men convicted of murdering a Castor family in 2013 is set to be heard in a Calgary courtroom on Tuesday.In January 2018, following a le...

Jun 15, 2020

Lacombe's MEGlobal Athletic Park expansion to begin later this year

Construction on the first phase of expansion at MEGlobal Athletic Park in Lacombe is anticipated to begin late this summer or early fall.Jay Adamson, Lacombe Athletic Park Association (LAPA) Chair, sa...

Jun 15, 2020

Golden Circle acknowledges World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June 15 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and people, governments, and organizations across the globe including those in central Alberta are taking time to acknowledge the importance of the issue....

Jun 15, 2020

Attendees say Innisfail anti-racism protest a good step forward

The group that has helped lead several local anti-racism protests of late says while their work and that of many others has been productive, it's far from over.Sadia Khan and Dieulita Datus are behind...

Jun 15, 2020

Most electrified storm in years: Environment Canada

A large chunk of Alberta, particularly in the south and central regions, were throttled by severe thunderstorms on Saturday.It began around the supper hour with images on social media showing Calgary ...

Jun 14, 2020