Category Archives: Red Deer
Lacombe Police Service searching for wanted 42-year-old man
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Tofield man accused of fleeing the scene of a traffic stop this week.The Lacombe Police Service says Aaron Olson, 42, was pulled over on Monday, July 28 a...
Jul 30, 2025
Death of inmate at Bowden Institution
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is reporting the death of an inmate at Bowden Institution.Erick Reid is said to have died July 29.At the time of death, Reid was 34, and serving an 11-year, si...
Jul 30, 2025
Town of Sylvan Lake signs lakefront lease agreement
The Town of Sylvan Lake has entered into a lease agreement with the Government of Alberta for over 18 hectares of lakefront north of the retaining wall, including sand and water.The leased area extend...
Jul 30, 2025
Blue-green algae advisory issued for Pine Lake
Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) has been identified in the waters of Pine Lake, located approximately 40 kms southeast of Red Deer.Visitors to the lake are advised to take the following precautions:A...
Jul 30, 2025
Panel speaks on challenges of mental health in agriculture industry at AgSmart Expo
When it came to his mental health Sean Stanford didn't realize he needed help until one day it hit him.He explained he didn't realize anything was wrong with him before one day in 2017 that changed hi...
Jul 30, 2025
Poilievre appears to own the night at Camrose byelection forum
There were cheers, and a few jeers Tuesday night in Camrose, Alta. as 10 candidates in the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection took to the stage for a forum hosted by the Camrose & District Chamber o...
Jul 29, 2025
Crews respond to vehicle fire north of Innisfail
Innisfail RCMP responded to a vehicle fire on Highway 2 earlier this week.They attended the call on Sunday, July 27 at approximately 5:12 p.m. on the highway just north of the town near Township Road ...
Jul 29, 2025
Electoral reform, dinosaurs and 'spite': the 'Longest Ballot' protest, explained
OTTAWA - More than 200 candidates are running in the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection, though only a handful have the support of official parties. Most of the rest are linked to a protest movement tha...
Jul 29, 2025
Former Sylvan Lake RCMP officer charged with aggravated assault
A retired RCMP officer in central Alberta has been charged with aggravated assault. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) shared Tuesday that charges have been laid against Geordie Ericks...
Jul 29, 2025
Per square foot costs for homes in Red Deer up double digits: Century 21 report
In the last year alone, Red Deer has seen a double-digit rise in the price per square foot (PPSF) of a detached house and townhouse, according to a new survey compiled by Century 21.The survey looked ...
Jul 29, 2025