Category Archives: Red Deer

Olds RCMP arrest male after identifying allegedly stolen vehicle
The Olds RCMP Crime Reduction Unit has arrested a 58-year-old male in connection to an alleged stolen vehicle located at a 7-11. On Feb. 27, RCMP located a vehicle at a 7-11 in Olds that had allegedly...
Mar 04, 2025

One of two suspects charged in Blackfalds robbery, sentenced to four-and-a-half years
It's four-and-a-half years in jail for one of two men charged following a robbery at a Blackfalds 7-11 last year. Jackson Mackenzie Cann, 19, of Red Deer, was sentenced in Red Deer Court of Justice on...
Mar 04, 2025

Incoming interim cath lab project sees cash infusion
While Budget 2025 has yet to officially pass in the legislature, its recent announcement included $3 million earmarked for startup and operational costs for an interim cardiac catheterization lab comi...
Mar 03, 2025

Red Deer agencies disturbed after xenophobic and racist signs and symbols displayed on their doorsteps
Warning: This story contains details which may be triggering to some readers. Red Deer RCMP are exploring the circumstances around a group of people who displayed hateful signs and symbols over the we...
Mar 03, 2025

Charges laid after weekend police presence in north Red Deer
Charges have been laid after a series of alleged crimes which caused a heavy police presence in north Red Deer over the weekend.It was around 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 1 when police advised they were ...
Mar 03, 2025

Mayerthorpe marks 20th anniversary of the 'Fallen Four' tragedy with memorial service
Twenty years after the tragic deaths of four RCMP officers, the community of Mayerthorpe came together on Monday to remember and honor the lives of Constables Brock Myrol, Anthony Gordon, Lionide 'Leo...
Mar 03, 2025 Residents gather at Mayerthorpe Fallen Four Memorial Park on the 20th anniversary of the tragedy that claimed the lives of four RCMP officers. (XM105/Neil Shewchuk)

Red Deer Public holding open house for new firefighting program
High school students and their families are invited to an open house of Red Deer Public Schools' Fire Academy, a new program designed for Grade 11 and 12 students interested in firefighting or emergen...
Mar 03, 2025

PODCAST: Mayerthorpe's 'Fallen Four' remembered 20 years after tragic incident
Heroes, right down to their core.That's the only way Keith Myrol wants his son and three other RCMP officers killed 20 years ago in Mayerthorpe, Alberta to continue to be remembered.Brock Myrol, Antho...
Mar 02, 2025

ENDED: Heavy police presence in Red Deer's Kentwood area
UPDATE: RCMP say that as of 11:10 p.m. on Saturday, the heavy police presence has ended. They thank the public for its assistance. -- Red Deer RCMP say that as of 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, they are looki...
Mar 01, 2025

Habitat for Humanity Red Deer volunteer awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
Habitat for Humanity Red Deer volunteer Michelle Doucette has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Habitat for Humanity Red Deer CEO Karen Vavrek, presented Doucette with the commemorat...
Mar 01, 2025 (Habitat for Humanity Red Deer)