Category Archives: Red Deer
MP Earl Dreeshen announces he won't be running in federal election
Earl Dreeshen, member of parliament for Red Deer-Mountain View, has announced he will not be running in the upcoming federal election. In a statement dated Jan. 21, the MP shared that he will not be r...
Jan 22, 2025
Traffic disruptions coming to 19 Street for signal light repairs
The City of Red Deer would like to advise drivers of upcoming traffic disruptions on 19 Street. From Jan. 27-Feb. 14, the intersections of 19 Street and 46 Avenue, as well as 19 Street and 40 Avenue w...
Jan 22, 2025
Potential incoming U.S. tariffs could impact local economy
U.S. President Donald Trump stood buy his claims on Monday that his administration will move forward with 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports at the beginning of February.The initial threat from T...
Jan 22, 2025
RCMP, crime prevention groups encourage Albertans to rally together
Alberta RCMP are encouraging residents to join local citizen-led crime prevention groups, in a bid to build safer and stronger communities.RCMP say citizen-led organizations are instrumental in foster...
Jan 22, 2025
Alberta RCMP respond to multiple collisions following poor road conditions
The RCMP in central Alberta were busy last night after blowing snow created unsafe driving conditions on the QEII between Red Deer and Edmonton. Whiteout conditions were created because of severe wind...
Jan 22, 2025
Poplar Ridge soon to welcome third generation of Belich family students
A local family, the Belichs, are celebrating what Chinook's Edge calls an "unbroken record" of enrollment, with two generations and 44 years of family members attending its Poplar Ridge Elementary Sch...
Jan 22, 2025
Red Deer Emergency Services respond to multi-vehicle collision on QEII
Red Deer Emergency Services is attending a multi-vehicle collision including a jackknifed semi on the QEII just north of Highway 11A. The City says southbound traffic is open but there is a disabled s...
Jan 21, 2025
Innisfail Middle School ski program expands to other grades thanks to volunteer levels
Chinook's Edge is excited to share that its Innisfail Middle School (IMS) ski program is growing thanks to volunteer support. The IMS ski program began three years ago and offers Grade 5 students an o...
Jan 21, 2025
Unexpected road closer on 77 Street
The City of Red Deer would like to notify the public of a traffic disruption along 77 Street, near the Riverside Drive and 40 Avenue intersection. As of 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 21, 77 Street will be closed ...
Jan 21, 2025
New family doctor working at Delburne Medical Centre
Alberta Health Services has announced a new family doctor has arrived in central Alberta.Dr. Ignacio Del Papa, who's now working out of Delburne Medical Centre and Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, e...
Jan 21, 2025