Red Deer

Innisfail musician donates part of his liver to save dad's life

A musician from Innisfail is encouraging organ donation after giving 80 per cent of his liver to help save his father from cancer.Devin Cooper, 23, went under the knife at University of Alberta Hospit...

Mar 13, 2020 Devin Cooper (left) donated 80 per cent of his liver to his father Perry (right). The father and son both underwent successful surgeries at University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton on Feb. 18. (Photo: Devin Cooper)

Red Deer Public Schools taking cues from province for COVID-19 response

The superintendent for Red Deer Public Schools has sent a letter to parents and the community regarding the District's course of action to address the COVID-19 Pandemic.Stu Henry says Red Deer Public ...

Mar 12, 2020 Stu Henry, Superintendent, Red Deer Public Schools (RDPSD)

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools cancels international trips

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools Board of Trustees has cancelled a pair of international trips planned over the March spring break. cole Secondaire Notre Dame High School had planned two trips. One ...

Mar 12, 2020 (Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools)

Lakefront strategy approved for Sylvan Lake

More beach area, lake access improvements, and a new public dock and boat rentals location are among the plans proposed in a Consolidated Vision for Sylvan Lake's waterfront.On Monday, Sylvan Lake Tow...

Mar 12, 2020 (Town of Sylvan Lake)

Red Deer Public Schools announces administrative appointments for 2020-21

Red Deer Public Schools has announced a list of new administrative appointments for the 2020/2021 school year.Nicola Golby, current Associate Superintendent, Learning Services, will move to Associate ...

Mar 12, 2020

City of Red Deer activating Emergency Operations Centre for COVID-19

The City of Red Deer says it is taking the health of citizens, staff and visitors seriously as COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to spread around the world.While there are no reported cases in Red Deer...

Mar 12, 2020

Red Deer man among eight arrested in police chase near Drayton Valley

Eight people including a man from Red Deer have been arrested and dangerous weapons seized after police stopped a stolen vehicle Tuesday near Drayton Valley.Capital Region West RCMP Traffic Services s...

Mar 12, 2020

Doug Bos resigns from Innisfail town council

Innisfail town council will be holding a special meeting Monday night to discuss how to move forward after the resignation of one of its councillors.Following council's meeting on Monday, Doug Bos pre...

Mar 12, 2020 Doug Bos (Photo: Town of Innisfail)

Wolf Creek, Chinook's Edge cancel school trips due to coronavirus concerns

Two local school districts are cancelling trips abroad due to growing global concerns over COVID-19 (coronavirus).Wolf Creek Public Schools has cancelled March international student trips from Alix-MA...

Mar 11, 2020 Jayson Lovell, Superintendent, Wolf Creek Public Schools

Crown considering dangerous offender status for Eckville man over child sex crimes

The Crown will be taking the next several weeks to decide whether to pursue dangerous or long-term offender status for an Eckville man who admitted to committing sexual crimes against young children.I...

Mar 11, 2020