Category Archives: Red Deer
Sentencing scheduled for woman charged in kidnapping with firearm incident
A sentencing date has been set for the third of three people charged in a kidnapping with a firearm incident in central Alberta two-and-a-half years ago. Alexandra Louise Rain, 26, is scheduled for se...
Mar 26, 2025
PEP Society expanding to Red Deer to support loved ones of those experiencing addiction
The PEP Society, or Parents Empowering Parents -- a support group for loved ones of those experiencing addiction -- is expanding to Red Deer.The group's first session is April 1, and will continue to ...
Mar 26, 2025
Parents raise alarm bells after speeding persists near elementary school in Blackfalds
Concerned parents are hoping to raise awareness to what they call a major safety problem on Broadway Avenue in Blackfalds. With her child attending Iron Ridge Elementary Campus, local parent Breanna G...
Mar 25, 2025
Sundre man sentenced in Calgary cold case death
A Sundre, AB, man charged with non-capital murder in connection to a 48-year-old cold case has been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in jail. Ronald James Edwards, 75, was sentenced in Calgary Court ...
Mar 25, 2025
Committee makes progress in Stettler's doctor shortage
Stettler's doctor shortage has gotten a little less grim due to the efforts of the Health Professionals Attraction and Retention Committee (HPA&R).On Tuesday, the County of Stettler announced the ...
Mar 25, 2025
Trial dates set in Red Deer residential robbery
Trial dates have been set for two men charged in a residential robbery in Red Deer last year. Austin Dampier, 19, of Red Deer, and Rain Yellowface, 25, a resident of the O'Chiese First Nation, are sch...
Mar 25, 2025
Town of Sylvan Lake to begin water conservation on April 1
The Town of Sylvan Lake has implemented mandatory water conservation beginning in April.The annual water conservation for the town begins on April 1 until October 1, which is meant to protect the aqui...
Mar 25, 2025
Drayton Valley man gets life sentence in Red Deer man's murder
A Drayton Valley man charged in the death of a Red Deer man over three years ago has been given a life sentence with parole ineligibility of 14 years and a firearm prohibition. Jordan David Ruff, 32, ...
Mar 25, 2025
Special Weather Statement remains in effect for Red Deer and surrounding areas
Wintry weather is returning to Alberta this week. Officials with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) say to expect winter travel conditions from tonight, March 26, to Friday across central Al...
Mar 25, 2025
Chinook's Edge students heading to provincial skills competition
Four Chinook's Edge School Division (CESD) students will represent central Alberta in the Skills Alberta provincial competitions coming up in May. The opportunity comes as a result of their placements...
Mar 25, 2025