Category Archives: Red Deer
Families invited to Kindergarten Academy of Discovery open house
Families are invited to learn about the opportunities awaiting at the Kindergarten Academy of Discovery at an open house on Wednesday, Jan. 8 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Annie L. Gaetz Elementary School. The ...
Jan 02, 2025
Red Deer Food Bank now running two hydroponic Sea-Cans following donations
The Red Deer Food Bank has received a $75,000 donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which contributed to its ability to purchase two hydroponic Sea-Cans, which are now growing...
Jan 02, 2025
From sports to health care, and taxes to culture, here's a look back at Red Deer in 2024
In retrospect, Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston believes it was a mistake for councils over the last 12 to 15 years to increase tax rates too lightly.That error epitomizes what likely posed the greatest ch...
Jan 01, 2025
Growth, goldfish, and water conservation: 2024 in Sylvan Lake
Doubled development permits, Housing Accelerator Funding, and community engagement are just some of the highlights of what Mayor Megan Hanson calls "a year of growth" in Sylvan Lake. "We've seen new r...
Dec 31, 2024
RCMP: Increased enforcement ahead of New Years Eve
With New Year's Eve festivities approaching, the RCMP is reminding Albertans to prioritize safety, and that enforcement will be increased on the roads.According to RCMP Cpl. Troy Savinkoff, the holida...
Dec 31, 2024
RCMP reports third vehicle broke through Sylvan Lake ice
Sylvan Lake RCMP have reported a third incident of a vehicle breaking through the ice at Sylvan Lake in recent days.This comes after police issued a warning on Saturday following two vehicles breaking...
Dec 31, 2024
Year in Review: Blackfalds Mayor Hoover calls for community to embrace growth
The 2024 season has come and gone for the Town of Blackfalds but plenty of progress has been made over the past year. Mayor Jamie Hoover described it as a transformative year for the town, not just in...
Dec 31, 2024
UPDATE: RCMP lift shelter in place for isolated area within County of Wetaskiwin
UPDATE: Dec. 31, 2024, 8:50 a.m. RCMP have lifted the shelter place for an area of the County of Wetaskiwin southeast of Maskwacis around Township 441. Mounties say, however, a police presence will re...
Dec 30, 2024
High Prairie RCMP search for missing man
High Prairie RCMP are asking for the public's help locating a 32-year-old man. Mounties are concerned for the safety of Dion Alexander and are asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to cont...
Dec 30, 2024
Alberta RCMP nab suspected copper wire crooks as part of community initiative
Eight people are facing charges in relation to copper wire theft throughout central and eastern Alberta over the past few months. Since October, Alberta RCMP, in partnership with community and industr...
Dec 30, 2024