Category Archives: Red Deer
Electoral reform, dinosaurs and 'spite': the 'Longest Ballot' protest, explained
OTTAWA - More than 200 candidates are running in the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection, though only a handful have the support of official parties. Most of the rest are linked to a protest movement tha...
Jul 29, 2025
Former Sylvan Lake RCMP officer charged with aggravated assault
A retired RCMP officer in central Alberta has been charged with aggravated assault. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) shared Tuesday that charges have been laid against Geordie Ericks...
Jul 29, 2025
Per square foot costs for homes in Red Deer up double digits: Century 21 report
In the last year alone, Red Deer has seen a double-digit rise in the price per square foot (PPSF) of a detached house and townhouse, according to a new survey compiled by Century 21.The survey looked ...
Jul 29, 2025
Voter information cards mailed out for Battle River-Crowfoot residents
Elections Canada has now mailed out voter information cards for electors in the riding of Battle River-Crowfoot.A byelection is set to take place there Aug. 18.Each card is personalized to every regis...
Jul 29, 2025
Tools for School needs your contributions for Red Deer students
The Outreach Centre is once again calling on Red Deerians and local businesses to contribute backpacks and school supplies to its annual Tools for School campaign.The campaign helps students in all gr...
Jul 29, 2025
College of Alberta Psychologists respond as calls for changes in licensing exam continue
The College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) will soon implement a bylaw change that allows mental health professionals to reapply for registration to take the Examination for Professional Practice in P...
Jul 29, 2025
Crash in Gasoline Alley sends one to hospital
One person was sent to hospital following a scary crash Monday afternoon in Gasoline Alley.Alberta RCMP say the two-vehicle collision occurred at around 6:20 p.m. at the intersection of Laura Avenue a...
Jul 29, 2025
One of three charged in alleged kidnapping with firearm incident sentenced to eight months
One of three people charged in connection to an alleged kidnapping with a firearm incident in central Alberta this year has been sentenced to eight months in jail. Silas Soosay, 26, a resident of Sams...
Jul 29, 2025
Red Deer RCMP launches motorcycle patrol pilot project
Red Deer RCMP are introducing a new pilot project aimed at improving safety on city streets and trails.Earlier this month, Mounties say the detachment launched a pilot project that introduced two poli...
Jul 29, 2025
Drug and firearms seized in arrest by Lacombe Police
Lacombe Police have charged a man following a firearm and drug-related arrest.The arrest took place around 1:40 a.m. on July 27 when members conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of 52 Avenue a...
Jul 28, 2025