Category Archives: Red Deer
Alberta RCMP respond to multiple collisions following poor road conditions
The RCMP in central Alberta were busy last night after blowing snow created unsafe driving conditions on the QEII between Red Deer and Edmonton. Whiteout conditions were created because of severe wind...
Jan 22, 2025

Poplar Ridge soon to welcome third generation of Belich family students
A local family, the Belichs, are celebrating what Chinook's Edge calls an "unbroken record" of enrollment, with two generations and 44 years of family members attending its Poplar Ridge Elementary Sch...
Jan 22, 2025

Red Deer Emergency Services respond to multi-vehicle collision on QEII
Red Deer Emergency Services is attending a multi-vehicle collision including a jackknifed semi on the QEII just north of Highway 11A. The City says southbound traffic is open but there is a disabled s...
Jan 21, 2025

Innisfail Middle School ski program expands to other grades thanks to volunteer levels
Chinook's Edge is excited to share that its Innisfail Middle School (IMS) ski program is growing thanks to volunteer support. The IMS ski program began three years ago and offers Grade 5 students an o...
Jan 21, 2025

Unexpected road closer on 77 Street
The City of Red Deer would like to notify the public of a traffic disruption along 77 Street, near the Riverside Drive and 40 Avenue intersection. As of 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 21, 77 Street will be closed ...
Jan 21, 2025

New family doctor working at Delburne Medical Centre
Alberta Health Services has announced a new family doctor has arrived in central Alberta.Dr. Ignacio Del Papa, who's now working out of Delburne Medical Centre and Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, e...
Jan 21, 2025

Optimist Club of Red Deer makes generous donation to Reading College
The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools has received a $13,000 donation from the Optimist Club of Red Deer to support its annual Reading College program. Reading College is heading into its 14th ye...
Jan 21, 2025

RDP student and other WorldSkills competitors celebrated in provincial reception
On Jan. 18, the Government of Alberta hosted a reception to celebrate and honour six Albertans who represented Canada at the 47th WorldSkills competition, including Red Deer's Polytechnic's Ben Rainfo...
Jan 20, 2025

Red Deer family loses home after attic fire
A Red Deer family is asking for the community's help after a fire reduced their home to rubble over the weekend.On Jan. 19, the Kooiman family was enjoying a cozy afternoon in their home when they not...
Jan 20, 2025

LOCATED: Shane Buffalo, 27, of Maskwacis
Maskwacis RCMP report that Shane Buffalo has been located safe. They thank the public and media for any assistance.
Jan 20, 2025 (Alberta RCMP)