Category Archives: Red Deer
Wildfire smoke prompts special air quality statement for Red Deer
As a heat warning continues, wildfire smoke has prompted Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to issue a Special Air Quality Statement for the Red Deer area and others around the province.The ...
Jul 21, 2024
Memorial Cup-winning Rebels inducted into Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame
The 2000-2001 Red Deer Rebels, winners of that season's Memorial Cup, were a team that really hated to lose, according to long-time play-by-play man Cam Moon.The team was inducted Saturday into the Al...
Jul 20, 2024
Red Deer emergency services chief & association address Station #2 staffing challenges
Gaps in full coverage at Red Deer's Fire Station #2 are part of an unfortunately regular cycle, the municipality's protective services division is saying.Ken McMullen, chief of emergency services, say...
Jul 20, 2024
Heat and lack of rain affecting crops: Alberta Crop Report
Hot temperatures and minimal rain are stressing many crops around the province, according to the latest Alberta Crop Report for July 16.The heat is having a particular impact on canola, while others a...
Jul 20, 2024
Stage two water restrictions activated in Sylvan Lake
Stage two water restrictions will be activated as of 10:00 p.m., July 19, 2024 for the Town of Sylvan Lake. Town officials say high water usage has exceeded the ability of the reservoir to refill and ...
Jul 19, 2024
One of three charged in local auto theft ring, ordered to stand trial
One of three people facing criminal charges in relation to a series of alleged auto thefts has been ordered to stand trial. William Raymond Blackwood, 47, of Lac Ste. Anne County, AB, was ordered to s...
Jul 19, 2024
'Use of force justified' in Red Deer officer-involved shooting, says ASIRT
An investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has determined there are no reasonable grounds to believe an offence was committed when a Red Deer RCMP officer fired their gun a...
Jul 19, 2024
City council to decide on future of electricity management in Red Deer
On Monday, July 22, 2024, city council will consider next steps for the future operation of the City of Red Deer's electric utility. The ask of city council on Monday is to seek direction on creating ...
Jul 19, 2024
Fire Restriction in effect for Lacombe County
Effective July 18, 2024, a Fire Restriction is in effect for all of Lacombe County due to the prolonged period of hot weather. At this time, Lacombe County has cancelled current fire permits and has s...
Jul 18, 2024
Community dishes up and dishes out for Kidney Foundation
A few hundred people showed up to the Big 105 and 106.7 Rewind Radio's Annual Chili Cook-Off and fundraiser Thursday, with the Michalsky Farm named as the Best Tasting Chili winner for their delectabl...
Jul 18, 2024