Category Archives: Red Deer
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
Trial dates scheduled for Red Deer man accused of child luring
Trial dates have been set for a Red Deer man accused of child luring. Terry Haskell, 72, is scheduled for trial in Red Deer Court of Justice from July 28-31, 2025. On Aug. 10, 2024, Red Deer RCMP rece...
Jan 10, 2025
Proposed zoning bylaw updates to parks and public service await second round of engagement
Pre-engagement has closed for the beginning of phase two of updating Red Deer's Zoning Bylaw, a step that proposes changes to public service, parks and recreation and other zones within the city. Resi...
Jan 10, 2025
Ponoka man sentenced in identity theft-related incidents
A Ponoka man facing several identity theft-related charges has been sentenced to 16 months in jail. Greg Thomas Allen, 36, was convicted of fraud over $5000, obtain/possess identity information, unaut...
Jan 10, 2025
Red Deer region sees jump in unemployment rate
The Red Deer region saw a rise in its unemployment rate in December, coming in at 7.6 per cent, the highest rate in the province. That's up from 6.9 per cent in November, but down slightly from 7.9 pe...
Jan 10, 2025