Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer Public Schools accused in lawsuit of destroying evidence of alleged sexual assault
A civil lawsuit has been launched alleging the Red Deer Public School Division destroyed evidence and helped a teen return to their home country of Czechia following an alleged sexual assault in 2022....
Jun 03, 2025
Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills byelection forum cancelled, Chamber says it had no other choice
Two candidates in the June 23 provincial byelection for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills are expressing dismay due to the cancellation of a local forum for constituents to come and hear opposing views.The fo...
Jun 03, 2025
Ponoka RCMP searching for vehicle that fled scene after collision on QEII
Ponoka RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying a vehicle involved in a motor vehicle collision.On May 29 at 2:07 p.m. RCMP responded to a report of a collision involving two semi tractor ...
Jun 03, 2025
Town of Ponoka to hold seniors week event this Wednesday
Seniors week is officially underway and the Town of Ponoka will be celebrating the occasion.On Wednesday, June 4 they're inviting seniors to the Ponoka Aquaplex for coffee, tea and snacks in a drop in...
Jun 03, 2025
Community report for Red Deer looks at DEI in mental health care
A newly released report takes a closer look at diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as it pertains to mental health services in Red Deer. The report came out of a World Cafe event held in June 2024, ...
Jun 02, 2025
Fire advisory issued for Lacombe County
A fire advisory has been issued for Lacombe County because of warm, dry, and windy conditions, as well as a lack of forecasted precipitation.The advisory was put in place on Monday because the county ...
Jun 02, 2025
Discarded lighter led to destructive West Park fire
Red Deer Emergency Services has offered an update on a devastating fire which tore through three homes, part of a fourth, and damaged a nearby business, last Friday in West Park. Fire Safety Codes Off...
Jun 02, 2025
Man charged in Ponoka County shooting incident, ordered to stand trial
A Ponoka County resident charged in an alleged shooting incident last year has been ordered to stand trial. Denton David Bonnett, 40, was ordered to stand trial following a preliminary hearing in Pono...
Jun 02, 2025
Olds RCMP arrest man for illegal hand gun possession
Olds RCMP arrested a man last week allegedly in possession of an illegal hand gun.Mounties say the 30-year-old suspect has been charged with unsafe storage of a firearm, possession of a prohibited fir...
Jun 02, 2025
CSC reports inmate Gilbert Robinson has died at Bowden Institution
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is notifying the public about the death of an inmate at Bowden Institution.CSC notes that on May 30, Gilbert Robinson died while in custody.At the time of his ...
May 31, 2025