Category Archives: Red Deer
Volunteers needed for accessible and inclusive playground build in Penhold
There's a call-out for volunteers in Penhold this week as work continues on a new accessible and inclusive playground in the community.Spearheaded by the Penhold Community Leaders Society, Critters Co...
Aug 08, 2019 A rendering of the new Critter's Corner Playground now under construction in Penhold. Following some volunteer build dates this week, officials say the inclusive and accessible playground will open in September.
Red Deer Dairy Queen locations leaders in Miracle Treat Day support
Central Albertans are encouraged to join Canadians across the country on Thursday in enjoying a Dairy Queen Blizzard for Miracle Treat Day, all in support of the Children's Miracle Network. On Aug. 8,...
Aug 07, 2019
Resort residential development proposed for Pine Lake
A public hearing will take place next month regarding a proposed multi-lot subdivision adjacent to Pine Lake that would house resort-style condominiums. On Tuesday, Red Deer County council granted fir...
Aug 07, 2019 Red Deer County Logo Update
Local PPC candidates seek end to late-term abortion in Canada
A pair of local candidates with the People's Party of Canada (PPC) want to see an end to late-term abortions in Canada. Red Deer-Lacombe candidate Laura-Lynn Thompson and Red Deer-Mountain View candid...
Aug 07, 2019 Red Deer-Lacombe PPC candidate Laura-Lynn Thompson is joined by Red Deer-Mountain View PPC candidate Paul Mitchell during a news conference in Red Deer Wednesday to announce the pair's Private Member's Bill seeking to end late term abortion in Canada.
Resolution still in the works for Eckville man facing dozens of child-porn related charges
Lawyers are still working towards a resolution for an Eckville man facing dozens of child-porn related offences dating back to 2013. The 35-year-old man made a brief appearance in Red Deer Provincial ...
Aug 07, 2019
Second cannabis retail sales outlet approved for Gasoline Alley
A second cannabis retail sales outlet has been approved for Gasoline Alley.The Red Deer County Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) approved a development permit on Tuesday for a cannabis retail sales ...
Aug 06, 2019
Son accused of killing father appears in court
A Sylvan Lake man accused of killing his father made a brief court appearance on Friday. Patrick William Freeman appeared in Rimbey provincial court via CCTV from the Red Deer Remand Centre where he r...
Aug 06, 2019
Car takes out street light in Penhold
PENHOLD- Two people were injured when a car crashed into a light standard in Penhold on Monday. Firefighters responded to the crash on Waskasoo Avenue around 1:30 p.m. The impact caused heavy damage t...
Aug 06, 2019
Stettler RCMP arrest man after 10-hour standoff
STETTLER- A 23-year-old man faces charges after being arrested by Stettler Mounties following a 10-hour standoff. On Friday, August 2 at approximately 7:45 p.m., RCMP attempted to stop a vehicle trave...
Aug 06, 2019
National survey seeks new data on transgender demographics
Ahead of the 2019 edition of Central Alberta Pride Week, the Trans and Non-binary Aid Society (TANAS) is hopeful a new national survey will help educate society about the lives of transgender people.T...
Aug 05, 2019 (TransPulseCanada.ca screenshot)