Category Archives: Red Deer
Suspect in Riverside Meadows shooting remains at large
Red Deer RCMP are looking for the suspect charged in connection to a shooting that occurred in Riverside Meadows on March 29. Brian Stephens, 40, of Red Deer is wanted on charges of aggravated assault...
Apr 16, 2020 Brian Stephens
RDC temporarily laying off 47 permanent employees in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Red Deer College has announced temporary layoffs for 47 permanent employees as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. College officials say the layoffs are being issued between today and Tuesday (April 21...
Apr 16, 2020 RDC
Lacombe city councillor urging formal support for local doctors
A city councillor in Lacombe is urging his colleagues to show support for local doctors in their ongoing negotiations with the provincial government.Chris Ross introduced the following notice of motio...
Apr 15, 2020
Three arrested with prohibited firearms, meth, stolen property
On Monday, the Innisfail RCMP were dispatched to a break and enter in progress at the Horn Hill waste transfer station. Officers responded immediately and arrested three suspects on scene in relation ...
Apr 15, 2020
City of Red Deer begins looking at path to economic recovery
As Red Deer struggles with double digit unemployment, city officials say they are looking at ways to get people back to work during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.The latest numbers released last wee...
Apr 15, 2020
Wolf Creek Public Schools appoints two new principals in Ponoka
Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) has announced the appointments of new principals for two of its schools in Ponoka. Mrs. Evie Van Scheik has been appointed as principal of Centennial Centre Patients' ...
Apr 15, 2020 (Supplied photos)
Modulars to help ease space crunch at Catholic schools in Sylvan Lake
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools has announced that cole Our Lady of the Rosary School in Sylvan Lake will be receiving two modular classrooms this summer.The district says these modulars will allow...
Apr 15, 2020 (Photo: Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools)
Charges laid in Red Deer shooting
Charges have now been laid in a shooting last week in east Red Deer that sent one man to hospital.RCMP say Austin Sim-Pelletier, 20, is charged with attempted murder, seven firearms offences and being...
Apr 15, 2020 Police vehicles sit near Holy Family School in Deer Park on Apr. 9, 2020. (Contributed)
City of Red Deer has enough cash to get through spring: Veer
Red Deer's mayor says the city's cash flow situation remains strong for now. But Tara Veer expects the situation will be different come summer depending on how many residents and businesses choose not...
Apr 15, 2020 Mayor Tara Veer speaks during an update to the community on April 14. (Snapshot from Facebook live stream)
City announces additional facility closures and event cancellations
The City of Red Deer has announced more facility closures and event cancellations through June 30.In addition to the previously announced closure of recreation, parks and culture facilities, due to th...
Apr 15, 2020 River Bend Golf and Recreation Area will remain closed until at least June 30, The City of Red Deer says. (rdnewsNOW file photo)