Category Archives: Red Deer

Ponoka to hold second iteration of Fall Fest on 51st
The Town of Ponoka has announced it will once again host the Fall Fest on 51st for its second year.The festival will take place downtown along 51 Avenue (from 50 to 51 Street) on Friday, September 6, ...
Aug 09, 2024

Sentencing set for Penhold man charged in stolen property, drug trafficking investigation
A sentencing date has been set for a Penhold man charged in a stolen property and drug trafficking investigation. Gary Raymond Auvigne, 49, is scheduled for sentencing in Red Deer Court of Justice on ...
Aug 09, 2024

Alberta Crop Report: August 9
Cooler temperatures and rainfall were welcome relief that is expected to help later seeded crops in Alberta's Central Zone, while earlier seeded crops continue to ripen quickly. According to the lates...
Aug 09, 2024

Overdue hiker in Nordegg area found deceased after three-day search
Rocky Mountain House RCMP are sharing the unfortunate news that an overdue hiker in the Nordegg backcountry has been found deceased.The 55-year-old was noted to RCMP as overdue on Aug. 5. This led to ...
Aug 09, 2024

Major road closure coming to Barrett Drive in Bower area
City of Red Deer PSA -- Motorists are advised of upcoming traffic disruptions as crews work to replace catch basins, repair concrete sidewalks and curbs, and rehabilitate pavement between Bannerman Cl...
Aug 09, 2024

Traffic disruption happening downtown Red Deer Aug. 12-23
City of Red Deer PSA -- Motorists are advised of upcoming traffic disruptions on 49 Avenue and 45 Street as crews work in the area.Starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, August 12 until 4 p.m. on Friday, Augus...
Aug 09, 2024

Despite more negativity towards 2SLGBTQ+ community, CAPS optimistic about Central Alberta Pride Week
Central Alberta Pride Week kicks off with Pride in the Park this Sunday, Aug. 11, and while it's bound to be a celebratory week with love shining through, organizers admit they've had a year of starin...
Aug 09, 2024

Sundre artist designs Olds Grizzlys skate wraps for 24/25 season
A Sundre artist has been commissioned to design special decorative skate wraps for the Olds Grizzlys hockey team of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) . Adam Beukeboom, who spends summers in Sund...
Aug 09, 2024 (Photo by Adam Beukeboom)

First Rider program to show young students school bus safety
Young students throughout central Alberta, and their parents, will have the opportunity to start the school year learning how to ride the bus safely through the annual First Rider event.This event is ...
Aug 09, 2024

Charges laid against Red Deer motel for safety code violations
Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES) are reminding property owners of the importance of fire safety after a property owner was charged with several offences resulting in $40,000 in fines. Between June 2...
Aug 08, 2024