Category Archives: Red Deer
Highway 2 reopened after collision south of Ponoka
Highway 2 has now reopened following a multi-vehicle collision south of Ponoka.At approximately 2 p.m. on Jan. 14, RCMP Ponoka Highway Patrol received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 2....
Jan 14, 2025
Town of Innisfail to renovate Aquatic Centre rather than build new facility
The Town of Innisfail has announced that instead of building a new facility, it's moving forward with "a major modernization" of the existing Innisfail Aquatic Centre. Construction will begin mid-year...
Jan 14, 2025 Innisfail Aquatic Centre. (Town of Innisfail)
Red Deer city council talks bylaw updates, new zoning, and community service planning
Red Deer city council's first regular meeting of 2025, held on Jan. 13, included loan and penalty bylaw updates, a report on the Community Services Master Plan, a notice of motion, and a public hearin...
Jan 13, 2025
Stettler emergency department fills some gaps, but still facing repeated closures this week
The emergency room in Stettler will experience repeated closures this week, but some gaps have been filled, according to Alberta Health Services.Overnight coverage gaps on Jan. 16 and 18 have been res...
Jan 13, 2025
Nominations now open for 2025 Red Deer municipal election
And so it begins... The nomination period for the 2025 municipal election in Red Deer is officially open. Prospective candidates can submit their nomination packages from now until noon on Sept. 22, w...
Jan 13, 2025
Suspect in alleged robbery at Rosedale business sought by Red Deer RCMP
Red Deer RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying a robbery suspect, in relation to an incident on Dec. 22.It was 6:32 a.m. that day when RCMP received a report of a panic alarm at a business...
Jan 13, 2025
St. Joseph theatre program excited to bring 'Big Fish' to Memorial Centre
The St. Joseph High School (SJHS) theatre crew's latest production, Big Fish. is so good, it needs Red Deer's Memorial Centre to contain it.SJHS presents Big Fish: The Musical, Feb. 27 through March 1...
Jan 12, 2025
Alberta RCMP warn motorists of poor driving conditions
The Alberta RCMP are advising of poor driving conditions across the province because of freezing rain.In many areas across central and northern Alberta, the freezing rain has caused numerous collision...
Jan 11, 2025
Homeless shelter guests and nearby medical staff provided assistance after explosion at Red Deer business
People experiencing homelessness, as well as medical staff from Safe Harbour and the Recovery Alberta-operated overdose prevention site (OPS), were first on scene to help the victims of an explosion n...
Jan 10, 2025
Preliminary hearing scheduled for man charged in central Alberta auto crimes investigation
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for one of six people charged following a year-long investigation into an organized auto theft and revinning operation. Joseph Chlala, 23, of Calgary, is slate...
Jan 10, 2025