Category Archives: Red Deer

Central Alberta man charged in drug and firearms seizure, scheduled for trial
Trial dates have been scheduled for one of three people charged following a drug and firearms investigation in Mountain View County earlier this year. Michael Ryan Goodine, 48, a resident of Mountain ...
Aug 28, 2024

Wetaskiwin man arrested twice in two days, sentenced in second incident
A Wetaskiwin man arrested and charged twice in the span of 24 hours this summer has been sentenced to another 180 days in jail. Jamie Swinamer, 35, was sentenced in Wetaskiwin Court of Justice on Aug....
Aug 28, 2024

Blackfalds child-care centre temporarily closed
Alberta Health is monitoring what it says is an emerging Shiga-toxin producing E. coli outbreak at the Aspen Lakes Discovery Centre (east location) licensed child care facility in Blackfalds. On Aug. ...
Aug 28, 2024

West Park Outdoor Movie Night postponed
The West Park Community Association is postponing its August 28 Outdoor Movie Night due to weather conditions.Instead, the movie night will take place in September or October, or possibly in the sprin...
Aug 28, 2024

Backpacks, binders, and crayons, oh my! Tools for School calls for last needed items
With the first day back to school approaching rapidly, and parents scrambling to load up on school supplies, The Outreach Centre is reminding residents of its annual Tools for School initiative. This ...
Aug 27, 2024

Experience Red Deer's arts and culture during Alberta Culture Days
The month of September is Alberta Culture Days, and the City of Red Deer and Red Deer Arts Council have a variety of events in store for residents.To kick off the month, the City invites residents to ...
Aug 27, 2024

UPDATE: Heavy rainfall continues for Red Deer area Wednesday evening
A Special Weather Statement issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) for the Red Deer area on Tuesday remains in effect for Wednesday night. The statement is also in effect for an area r...
Aug 27, 2024

Traffic control measures planned for Ponoka during World Chuckwagon event
The Town of Ponoka, in cooperation with Alberta Transportation, will be implementing a traffic control plan in an effort to ensure pedestrian and vehicle safety during the 2024 World Chuckwagon Finals...
Aug 26, 2024

Alberta calling for proposals to study feasibility of water reservoir near Ardley
The Government of Alberta is requesting proposals to assess the feasibility of building a potential new reservoir on the Red Deer River near Ardley in an effort to help fight future droughts and water...
Aug 26, 2024

Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools launches 2024 Life Chances 50/50 Lottery
The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools is excited to announce its annual Life Chances 50/50 Lottery has begun.Residents have a chance to win up to $25,000 in cash prizes, and sales end Thursday, O...
Aug 26, 2024