Category Archives: Red Deer
Preliminary hearing scheduled for man charged in central Alberta homicide
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a man charged in a central Alberta murder last year. 26-year-old Chervaine Saddleback, a resident of Maskwacis, AB, is scheduled to find out in Wetaskiwin ...
Feb 18, 2025
Alberta oil company fined $15K for not reporting release of toxic sour gas
An Alberta oil and gas company has been fined $15,000 for failing to report a potentially lethal amount of hydrogen sulphide, or sour gas, had been released into the atmosphere.The Alberta Energy Regu...
Feb 18, 2025
Grant to offset costs of major project at Sylvan Lake pool
A provincial grant will allow for upgrades to Sylvan Lake's pool.Awarded to local swim club, the Sylvan Lake Nauticals, the $307,250 comes from the provincial Community Facility Enhancement Program (C...
Feb 18, 2025
More homes coming to two newer Sylvan Lake areas if amendments pass
A slew of additional residential units could be coming to two relatively new neighbourhoods in Sylvan Lake.Iron Gate, which goes back to 2018, and Grayhawk, going back to 2021, will begin an expansion...
Feb 18, 2025
Registration open for Battle at the Beach in Sylvan Lake
Although it's still cold outside, it's never too early to start gearing up for Battle at the Beach, Sylvan Lake's seventh annual ball hockey tournament with registration now open. This year's event ta...
Feb 18, 2025
Three Hills RCMP look to identify identity fraud suspect
RCMP in Three Hills are hoping the public can help them identify a woman who allegedly conducted identity fraud at a local bank in December.It was Dec. 10, 2024 when the woman attended at ATB branch i...
Feb 18, 2025
Extreme cold warning issued for Red Deer and area
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued an extreme cold warning for the City of Red Deer and surrounding areas. Extremely cold wind chill values between minus 40 and minus 45 are occur...
Feb 18, 2025
Central Alberta-based Sweet Home on the Lake to reopen
Nearly two weeks after announcing their permanent closure, Sweet Home on the Lake announced they will be reopening very soon. The local boutique and cafe business based out of Sylvan Lake did not spec...
Feb 15, 2025
Community Foundation of Central Alberta launches new online hub for local organizations
The Community Foundation of Central Alberta has announced a new online Community Giving Hub, which is a centralized platform the foundation says is designed to bridge the gap between local needs and p...
Feb 14, 2025
Red Deer man facing child exploitation charges in Florida
A Red Deer man has been arrested and charged in Florida in relation to alleged child exploitation.In a release from the United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, it states that Jame...
Feb 14, 2025