Category Archives: Red Deer

Olds RCMP seize illegal cigarettes in Highway 2 traffic stop
Olds RCMP seized $60,000 worth of illegal cigarettes following a traffic stop just over a week ago.On June 8 at approximately 9 a.m. police responded to a call about an erratic driver who was travelli...
Jun 16, 2025

Innisfail RCMP seeking help in identifying suspects in jewelry store robbery
The Innisfail RCMP are looking for four suspects allegedly involved in a robbery at a local jewelry store.On June 12 at approximately 2:30 p.m. Mounties say the four individuals entered the store and ...
Jun 16, 2025

AHS recruits new family physician to Sylvan Lake
Alberta Health Services has announced that a new family physician has been recruited to Sylvan Lake and area.The Sylvan Medical Center and Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service welcomed Dr. Car...
Jun 16, 2025

Update: Ponoka RCMP advise of traffic disruption on QEll
Update: As of 12:40 p.m., the Ponoka RCMP reported that the scene is now clear and normal traffic has resumed. -- Ponoka RCMP are advising there is a large police presence in the southbound lanes of t...
Jun 16, 2025

Red Deer quartet represent Glendale Elementary at Canada-Wide Science Fair
Four Red Deer students are reflecting after taking their scientific expertise to Fredericton, NB earlier this month.The two pairs were comprised of Danica Battenfelder and Kassidy Roberge, as well as ...
Jun 14, 2025

Red Deer County councillor will run for mayor in October
Red Deer County Councillor Brent Ramsay says he will seek the mayorship this fall.Ramsay, who represents Division 5 currently, shared his intentions late Friday that he hopes to replace Mayor Jim Wood...
Jun 13, 2025

RDP receives $200,000 donation from Vellner family
Red Deer Polytechnic have received a $200,000 donation from central Alberta's Vellner family.The donation is meant to help students enrolled in arts, business, and education programs.Marty and Susan V...
Jun 13, 2025

Crews break ground on St. Andrew's United Church Woodland Sanctuary Project in Lacombe
The City of Lacombe officially broke ground on the St. Andrew's United Church Woodland Sanctuary Project.They officially announced the beginning of the project with a ceremony that took place a week a...
Jun 13, 2025

Red Deer realtor nominated for Canadian Realtors Care Award for her charitable work
Red Deer's Lori Cartwright has been recognized for her work in the community.As a nominee for the Canadian Realtors Care Award, she has supported a number of charities in the region but most notably, ...
Jun 13, 2025

Alberta Crop Report: Crop emergence nearly complete in Central Region
Major crop emergence is at 97 per cent in Alberta's Central Region, above the 5-year average of 91 per cent and ahead of the 10-year average of 90 per cent.That according to the latest Crop Report fro...
Jun 13, 2025