Category Archives: Red Deer
Sylvan Lake to open lake rink on Friday
The Town of Sylvan Lake says the lake rink will open on Friday.The rink, which is located just east of the pier, will officially open on Dec. 20, at 4 p.m. The gates will be open for parking near the ...
Dec 19, 2024
Jury trial scheduled for suspect charged in Red Deer homicide
A jury trial has been scheduled for one of two people charged in a Red Deer homicide earlier this year. Lance Michael Bilsky, 46, of Red Deer, is scheduled for a jury trial in Red Deer Court of King's...
Dec 19, 2024
Innisfail man facing charges for alleged stabbing incident at Red Deer business
An Innisfail man is facing multiple charges after an alleged stabbing incident that occurred at a Red Deer business on 22nd Street earlier this week. On Sunday Dec. 15, 2024, at 12:14 p.m., police res...
Dec 19, 2024
Temporary closures to Stettler Hospital Emergency Department upcoming during holiday season
Alberta Health Services has announced upcoming temporary closures to the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre Emergency Department.Officials with AHS say, due to a temporary gap in physician coverage the...
Dec 19, 2024
Dawe School students treated to photographer visit to learn about grizzly bear "The Boss"
First grade students at G. H. Dawe School were treated to a special presentation from wildlife photographer and biologist Jason Bantle, after they created art works inspired by one of his photos of Ba...
Dec 18, 2024
Ponoka man accused of human trafficking and sexual assault, scheduled for sentencing
A Ponoka man accused of human trafficking and sexual assault is scheduled for sentencing on some of his matters next year. Christopher Becks, 38, is scheduled for sentencing in Edmonton Court of King'...
Dec 18, 2024
Sylvan Lake updates waste pick up schedule for the holidays
The Town of Sylvan Lake has added an additional recycling pick up day to help households with holiday waste, and has shared guidelines on live Christmas tree disposal.The Public Works department will ...
Dec 18, 2024
Residential buildings and commercial space announced in Capstone
Long awaited residential construction will soon be coming to Red Deer's Capstone neighbourhood.On Tuesday, Capstone announced the sale of 1.6-acres of land to Abbey Platinum Master Built, which marks ...
Dec 18, 2024
Blackfalds RCMP lay charges in armed robbery
Blackfalds RCMP have made an arrest in connection with a Nov. 11, robbery at the 7-11 in Blackfalds. On Dec. 17, 2024, Blackfalds RCMP General Investigations Section (GIS) and general duty members wit...
Dec 18, 2024
Red Deer District Chamber 'deeply concerned' with findings of PiT homeless count
The Red Deer District Chamber is reaffirming its commitment to finding a solution for homelessness in the community following the City's latest Point in Time (PiT) homeless count. According to the cou...
Dec 18, 2024