Category Archives: Red Deer
Trial dates set in downtown stabbing incidents
A week-long trial has been scheduled next year for a man accused of multiple suspected stabbings in downtown Red Deer last year. Randall Andrew Cardinal, 35, of Red Deer, is scheduled for trial in Red...
Apr 09, 2025
Innisfail RCMP arrest two after traffic stop leads to drug and weapons seizure
Two people have been arrested and charged after a traffic stop by Innisfail RCMP that led to the seizure of drugs and weapons.On Sunday, April 6 the RCMP stopped a vehicle for a mismatched license pla...
Apr 08, 2025
"A Gathering Place" program seeking community support amidst funding cuts
A Red Deer organization supporting adults with mental health diagnoses is hosting an open house and seeking public support after receiving notice from Recovery Alberta that its funding has been cut. A...
Apr 08, 2025 (A Gathering Place/Facebook)
AUPE members rally outside Optima Living Aspen Ridge
A group of approximately 30-40 Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) members held a rally in Red Deer Tuesday afternoon in hopes of reaching a deal on a new contract with their employer.For a l...
Apr 08, 2025
Reaction mixed as UCP proposing choice of police force for municipalities
The Government of Alberta is proposing amendments which it says would ensure the province's evolving safety needs are met by giving municipalities choice in policing.Bill 49, or the Public Safety Stat...
Apr 08, 2025
Fibre optic installation work happening in Red Deer through 2025 & 2026
Work to install fibre optics in Red Deer is beginning, the municipality advised this week.F3 Networks Canada Inc. (F3) is partering with Telus to bring fibre optic services to more homes and businesse...
Apr 08, 2025
Lacombe County resident sentenced in Daysland Bank break and enter
An 18 month conditional sentence and $200 fine have been given to 31-year-old Nicholas Klinck, a Lacombe County resident, following his January trial in Edmonton Court of King's Bench. The initial inc...
Apr 08, 2025
Trial scheduled for Red Deer residents charged in stolen firearms arrest
Two Red Deer residents have had their trial date set following an alleged seizure of firearms and stolen property that occurred late last year. Joshua Severin, 31, and Shelby Krause, 33, are scheduled...
Apr 08, 2025
United Way Central Alberta raises $1.7 million in 2024
United Way Central Alberta raised $1.7 million in 2024, it was announced at a celebration on Monday night.The total surpasses that of 2023, with funds used to strengthen partner agencies delivering vi...
Apr 08, 2025
HotSpot parking system successful in Red Deer, though challenges remain
Although the initial overhaul took some time to adjust to, the City of Red Deer's administration reports the new downtown parking system, implemented about two years ago, has been a financial benefit ...
Apr 07, 2025