Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP make two arrests, find firearms and stolen property
Two people have been arrested following the seizure of multiple firearms and stolen property in Red Deer last week.The arrests were made by Red Deer RCMP along with assistance from the Emergency Respo...
Nov 21, 2024
Trial dates set for pair charged in major Red Deer drug bust
Trial dates have been scheduled for two of four people charged after Mounties seized tens of thousands of dollars worth of drugs from various Red Deer neighbourhoods last year. Omar Abuelhawa, 59, and...
Nov 20, 2024
Three Hills RCMP searching for B.C. woman in meat purchasing scam
Three Hills RCMP have charged a B.C. woman involved in a meat purchasing scam.Penticton, B.C.'s Krysta-Lyn Williams, 36, has been charged with fraud over $5,000 and a warrant for her arrest has been i...
Nov 20, 2024
Lacombe County boosts Family and Community Support programs
Lacombe County council has increased the area's Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) funding by $30,000 for the 2025 fiscal year.Officials say the decision reflects the County's effort to fost...
Nov 20, 2024
City of Red Deer sets the stage for Operating Budget debate
City council began debate of the 2025 Operating Budget Nov. 19, with opening remarks from City Manager Tara Lodewyk setting the stage as a turning point for the municipality and its future. When all c...
Nov 19, 2024
Study to be conducted for potential new water reservoir for Red Deer River
The Government of Alberta announced Tuesday they're exploring the possibility of building a new water reservoir east of Red Deer near Ardley.The province says the demand for water from communities and...
Nov 19, 2024
Red Deer County operations during Canada Post strike
Officials with Red Deer County say they are working diligently to minimize current postal disruptions for residents and ratepayers. "The County has proactively made arrangements to ensure the continui...
Nov 19, 2024
Disc golf course installed in Town of Penhold
Disc Golf has officially arrived in the Town of Penhold. Over the past year, the Town worked with local groups to develop a disc golf course throughout the community. As a result, this fall there were...
Nov 19, 2024 (Photo supplied by the Town of Penhold)
City of Red Deer launches 'The Clog' campaign
The City of Red Deer has launched "The Clog" campaign, which is an annual initiative to educate residents on what can't be flushed or put down the drain.The City of Red Deer says it has experienced bl...
Nov 19, 2024
RDPSD launches new program to combat discrimination and bullying
The Red Deer Public School Division has launched a new program to help prevent discrimination and bullying.The WITS program, which promotes inclusivity, will be introduced to students in Kindergarten ...
Nov 19, 2024