Red Deer

Innisfail council approves new Traffic Bylaw

Innisfail town council has given final approval to a new Traffic Bylaw that gives more clarity and consistency for school zone times throughout the day.A 30 km/hr speed limit will now be in effect in ...

Jul 16, 2019

Damp summer means more safety awareness needed

Red Deer has had its fair share of stormy weather so far this summer. For many, it's become frustrating. Therefore, it may surprise locals to learn that rainfall totals for June and the first half of ...

Andrew Snook Jul 15, 2019 According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, there were 3,724 flashes of lightning in the Red Deer area on July 13, like this one which appeared during a storm that delayed the Central Alberta Buccaneers football game at Great Chief Park. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Safety a top priority for Westerner Days chuckwagons

Following the deaths of six chuckwagon horses at this year's Calgary Stampede, the Alberta Professional Chuckwagon and Chariot Association (APCCA) says it will do everything it can to prevent similar ...

Andrew Snook Jul 15, 2019 Drivers steer chuckwagons in this file photo. (Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh)

Ticket issued after motorcycle crashes in north Red Deer

One person was injured and later handed a ticket following a motorcycle crash in north Red Deer this past Friday.It was around 10:20 p.m. when RCMP responded to Taylor Drive near Johnstone Drive where...

Jul 15, 2019 One person was injured and ticketed following a motorcycle crash in north Red Deer on Friday. (Madi Howell)

Innisfail woman accused of stealing $54,000 from employer

An Innisfail woman stands accused of stealing more than $54,000 from her employer over the course of two years. Pamela Bernard, 38, faces 11 counts that include fraud exceeding $5,000 (x3), fraud unde...

Jul 15, 2019

Road closures, transit disruptions during Westerner Days parade

The Westerner Days Fair & Exposition parade will take place in downtown Red Deer on Wednesday, July 17 resulting in multiple road closures and traffic detours, along with transit disruptions.Roadw...

Jul 15, 2019 Westerner Days Parade route through downtown Red Deer on July 17.

Springbrook Community Skatepark needs corporate support

Officials with the Springbrook Community Skatepark Committee are turning to the corporate world for help in finishing fundraising for their project.Adrian Pidhirney, FCSS community worker for Red Deer...

Jul 15, 2019

Man dies in motorcycle crash near Ponoka

RCMP are investigating the cause of a motorcycle crash near Ponoka last week that claimed the life of a 56-year-old man.According to RCMP, the crash happened on July 10 shortly after 7:30 p.m. on High...

Jul 15, 2019

AltaLink hosting open houses for proposed new transmission line through central Alberta

AltaLink is hosting a pair of open houses this week aimed at gathering public input on a proposed new transmission line through central Alberta.Officials say the Central East Transfer-Out Project invo...

Jul 15, 2019

MPC approves Hazlett Lake subdivision

The City of Red Deer's Municipal Planning Commission has granted conditional approval for the subdivision of lands straddling the City - County municipal boundary along Highway 11A.The subdivision is ...

Jul 15, 2019 Subject area lands