Category Archives: Red Deer
RCMP seek public assistance in identifying assault suspect
Red Deer RCMP are asking for public assistance in identifying a suspect allegedly involved in an assault. The incident in question occurred outside a business located in the Aspen Ridge area around 8:...
Oct 16, 2024
City council updates Elections Bylaw to accomodate Bill 20 changes
An updated Elections Bylaw including changes necessitated by Bill 20 has passed first reading in city council and is expected to cost the City an additional $650,000 in the next municipal election.Bil...
Oct 16, 2024
Energy Innovation Fair to showcase industry growth and highlights
Red Deerians interested in investing in, working in, or simply learning more about energy innovation in Alberta are invited to the Energy Innovation Fair on Saturday, October 19. Held in the Cenovus L...
Oct 15, 2024
Community builder Val Jensen inducted into LTCHS Hall of Fame
Community builder Val Jensen has been a staple in Red Deer for decades through her work in the sports community. On Tuesday morning at Lindsay Thurber High School, she received recognition for her tir...
Oct 15, 2024
Construction of innovative dairy processing plant moo-ving along smoothly
An innovative dairy processing facility, Dairy Innovation West (DIW), coming to Lacombe County is expected to be up and running by the spring of 2025, and have notable impacts on Canada's western dair...
Oct 15, 2024
Average central Alberta home price up, but Red Deer sees decrease
The average sale price of a home in central Alberta hit its highest point of the year last month at $418,830, according to the later Market Report from the Central Alberta Realtors' Association (CARA)...
Oct 15, 2024
Rare comet wows central Alberta sky-gazers
The Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/023 A3) is giving sky-gazers something new to marvel at this week, after several recent opportunities to witness the Aurora Borealis. According to Associated Press, via ...
Oct 15, 2024
Two arrested after police chase from Wetaskiwin to Lacombe County
Two people are in custody following an incident with police on Oct. 10. Alberta RCMP spokesperson, Cst. Cory Riggs, says Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime Reduction Unit was doing proactive patrols that afternoon...
Oct 15, 2024
Fundraiser Oct. 18 to benefit Red Deer's cardiac catheterization goals
A team behind the Time is Life campaign, which focuses on the need for cardiac catheterization labs in Red Deer, is hoping the community will consider attending a fundraiser and awareness building eve...
Oct 11, 2024
Salvation Army food bank in need of donations amidst increased demand
Thanksgiving may be a holiday of plenty for the majority of Red Deerians, but this year, there is an increasing number of community members who need assistance keeping their families' bellies full day...
Oct 11, 2024