Category Archives: Red Deer
100 years of history for Penhold Memorial Hall
For 100 years, the Penhold Memorial Hall has stood strong on what is now Fleming Avenue.Originally operated by the Penhold Women's Institute, the building was built to honour local soldiers who served...
Nov 07, 2019 The Penhold Memorial Hall in 1950, with a number of its original members from the Penhold Women's Institute. (Supplied)
Lacombe school initiates hold and secure after student shoots another with airsoft pistol
A school in Lacombe was placed under hold and secure this afternoon after officials say one student fired a shot at another using an airsoft pistol. Spokesperson Vince Burke with Wolf Creek Public Sch...
Nov 07, 2019 (Facebook)
Community Crime Watch organization applauds government's rural crime initiative
A local crime watch organization says the province's new plan to combat rural crime a great step forward.Ken Wigmore, president of Red Deer/Lacombe Rural Community Crime Watch, says rural Albertans ar...
Nov 07, 2019 (Red Deer/Lacombe Rural Community Crime Watch)
Radon testing kits available at Red Deer Public Library
Red Deerians can now take home a radon testing kit from their local library.In partnership with The Lung Association and Health Canada, the Red Deer Public Library has six kits which can be loaned out...
Nov 07, 2019 Radon testing kits, like the one shown, are available for three-week loan from any branch of the Red Deer Public Library. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
All eyes on canola after China lifts ban on Canadian pork, beef
Fresh off this week's announcement that Canadian beef and pork exports to China will soon be resuming, Alberta's Agriculture and Forestry Minister is cautiously optimistic that the same will soon happ...
Nov 07, 2019 Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen speaks to 200 canola, wheat, barley and pulse growers during the Team Alberta Breakfast event held at the Cambridge Red Deer Hotel and Conference Centre on Thursday.
Domestic Violence and Bullying Front Line Service Providers Awards handed out
Nearly 100 community members and leaders gathered at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club on Wednesday to help recognize individuals who have made significant contributions towards helping victims of do...
Nov 06, 2019 Front Line Service Providers Awards were handed out by the Domestic & Relationship Violence Initiative Committee at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club on Wednesday. Front Line Service Providers Awards were presented to Damian Bottrell of Women's Outreach (left) and Cheryl Borton (right) of Sylvan Lake & District Victim Services Unit. Kathy Cave of Julietta's Place (centre), was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Missing: Jerrold Doll, 47, of Innisfail
Nov. 7: Innisfail RCMP advise that Jerrold Doll has been located and are thanking the public for their assistance.
Nov 06, 2019 Jerrold Doll
Red Deer RCMP hosts Police Academy for local high school students
Over a dozen local high school students are testing their mettle and suitability for a possible career in policing during a day-long Police Academy-style event Wednesday.Hosted by Red Deer RCMP, Cst. ...
Nov 06, 2019 Over a dozen local high school students took part in a Police Academy style event at Red Deer College on Wednesday. The event was hosted by Red Deer RCMP. (rdnewsNOW/Sheldon Spackman)
Red Deer apartment owner fined for fire and safety code violations
The owner of an apartment building in Red Deer has been fined $15,000 for violating the Fire Code and the Safety Codes Act.According to Red Deer Emergency Services, the owner of the building at 5903 5...
Nov 06, 2019
School bus cancellations Nov. 6
RED DEER- Due to dangerous road conditions, all Wolf Creek Public School buses will not run this morning but schools will remain open. As road conditions are expected to improve throughout the day, bu...
Nov 06, 2019