Category Archives: Red Deer

Kennedy shares message of respect at RDC
Though he's stepped away from the frontlines to focus more on his own well-being, Sheldon Kennedy remains a passionate advocate for respect for all.Kennedy was at Red Deer College on Wednesday for a f...
Nov 21, 2019

Planning commission denies Place of Worship application on 55 Street
An application to operate a Place of Worship in the Woodlea neighbourhood has been denied by Red Deer's Municipal Planning Commission (MPC).The proposed development was to be located at 4419 55 Street...
Nov 21, 2019 The Al-Furqan Learning Centre located at 4419 55 Street. (City of Red Deer)

Red dresses and respect to punctuate event against gender-based violence
An event at Red Deer College this Monday will serve to recognize the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.Organizers say the day is about education, respect and community...
Nov 21, 2019 (UN Women/UN.org)

MISSING: Darren Williams, 34, of Ponoka
Nov. 21 - Ponoka RCMP advide that Darren Williams has been located and thank the public for their assistance.
Nov 21, 2019 Darren Williams, 34, of Ponoka, was last seen on Nov. 20. (Ponoka RCMP)

MISSING: Christopher Deschambeault, 30, from Red Deer
RED DEER- RCMP are asking for the public's assistance to locate 30-year-old Christopher Deschambeault, who was last seen in Red Deer in early November. Police wish to verify his well-being. Christophe...
Nov 21, 2019 Christopher Deschambeault

Lacombe names new Senior Manager of Financial Services
LACOMBE- The City has announced the appointment of Mauricio Reyes as the new Senior Manager of Financial Services, effective November 18.Reyes is a Chartered Professional Accountant with over 15-years...
Nov 20, 2019

School bus cancellations for Wed. Nov. 20
RED DEER- Chinook's Edge School Division has cancelled all buses to Cremona and Sundre all day today due to road conditions. ===The following routes are cancelled all day for Corridor: Route 29Rocky M...
Nov 20, 2019

Westerner Park staff members receive national recognition
Two Westerner Park staff members received national recognition this past weekend in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the Canadian Association Fairs and Exhibitions (CAFE) Conference. Jim White, Assistant Gener...
Nov 19, 2019 Jim White and Ashley Nelson (Photo submitted)

City council passes Capital Budget
After two days of deliberations, Red Deer city council has passed the 2020 Capital Budget.With one item tabled for discussion at a future date, council whittled the proposed $180.4 million budget down...
Nov 19, 2019

Red Deer murder suspect granted bail
One of two people charged in the stabbing death of a Prince Edward Island man in Red Deer last spring has been granted bail.Quentin Lee Strawberry, 38, was granted bail in Red Deer Provincial Court on...
Nov 19, 2019 Quentin Strawberry (Red Deer RCMP)