Category Archives: Red Deer

Red Deer event to promote acceptance and inclusion
Central Albertans are encouraged to join people around the world next month in acknowledging and promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.International Day of Persons with Disa...
Nov 25, 2019

MISSING: Codi Marson, 27, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP advise that as of Dec. 9, Codi Marson has been located and her wellbeing has been verified.They thank the public for its assistance.
Nov 25, 2019 Codi Marson

Alleged vehicle thieves from Red Deer arrested following police chase near Drumheller
Two alleged vehicle thieves from Red Deer were arrested last week after leading Mounties on a chase in the Drumheller area. It was on Thursday when Mounties were notified about a vehicle that had just...
Nov 25, 2019

Red Deer County launches employee recruitment video series
As part of their ongoing recruitment process, Red Deer County has launched a new series of videos that showcase employee views on their experience at the County. The County says the videos produced by...
Nov 25, 2019

CAPTURE program proving successful in solving crime
A Red Deer business manager is encouraging others to help deter crime by registering for the RCMP's CAPTURE program.Launched last July, Community Assisted Policing Through Use of Recorded Evidence (CA...
Nov 24, 2019

Red Deer city council to discuss vehicles for hire
This Monday, Red Deer city council will be presented with the principles and concepts that helped form a new Vehicles for Hire bylaw.City staff have reached out to industry stakeholders over the last ...
Nov 23, 2019

STAR Catholic facing $2.1 million loss of provincial funding
STAR Catholic Schools says it is facing a $2.1 million loss in provincial funding following last month's budget release.The division primarily has schools in the Leduc area, but also runs Father Lacom...
Nov 23, 2019

Red Deer youth not immune from the opioid crisis
It's important to keep youth in mind when discussing the opioid crisis, according to those who work with youngsters in this city and province.Red Deer Public Schools, for instance, has three schools w...
Nov 23, 2019 (Andrew Neel)

IBD patients "scared as hell" by UCP-proposed drug changes
Crohn's and colitis patients could suffer if the UCP government goes through with its plan to force patients onto alternative medications known as biosimilars.Red Deer gastroenterologist Dr. David Rya...
Nov 22, 2019 Dr. David Ryan, a gastroenterologist in Red Deer, says the UCP government's proposal is not taking into account the opinions of doctors, and most importantly, patients. (rdnewsNOW)

Suspects sought after two-vehicle crash in Kentwood Thursday night
Red Deer RCMP are searching for multiple suspects after a series of collisions on the city's north end late Thursday night.It was around 11:30 p.m. when Mounties were responding a report of a truck an...
Nov 22, 2019 (Scott Reeves)