Category Archives: Red Deer
Tornado Warning ended for parts of Lacombe County, Tornado Watch remains in place
At 8:55 PM MDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a dangerous thunderstorm capable of producing strong wind gusts, up to golf ball size hail and heavy rain. This thunderstorm is located i...
Jul 24, 2024 (Dreamstime)
Bowden annexation proposal makes headway in county council
Red Deer County council has unanimously moved to accept a report outlining the details and negotiations around annexing 41.41 hectares of land from the County in the Town of Bowden.The proposed annexa...
Jul 24, 2024
Tornadoes possible for Red Deer region Wednesday afternoon
A tornado watch has been issued for the city of Red Deer. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), as of 2:27 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, conditions are favourable for the developmen...
Jul 24, 2024
AgSmart event offers look into latest agriculture technology
Central Alberta farmers will have an opportunity to explore the latest innovations in agriculture technology at the AgSmart Educational Exposition coming to Olds College. "There are so many ag-tech an...
Jul 24, 2024
Didsbury couple wins $5 million on LOTTO 6/49 draw
After decades together, Murray and Darlene Timmins of Didsbury, AB, are not only rich in love, but they've now won $5 million on the June 26 LOTTO 6/49 draw. Lotto officials say the couple has a routi...
Jul 24, 2024
Lacombe County fire ban downgraded to restriction
Lacombe County media release -- UPDATE (July 26): The fire ban issued by Lacombe County has been rescinded, and now a Fire Restriction is in place. Cooler temperatures and moisture have improved condi...
Jul 24, 2024
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame annual report highlights record visitor numbers
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame had a record number of 21,582 visitors in 2023, a 12 per cent increase from the previous year, which was also a record setter. Executive director Tracey Kinsella said i...
Jul 24, 2024
Trial dates scheduled for Sundre woman accused of sexual assault
Trial dates have been set for a central Alberta woman facing sexual assault-related charges involving youth. Alexa Marie Suitor, 33, of Sundre, is scheduled for trial in Calgary Court of Justice from ...
Jul 24, 2024
Red Deer is Alberta's 'Most Active City' for third year running
The title of Alberta's most active city once again goes to Red Deer.Red Deer was in tough competition this year for ParticiPACTION's annual challenge, which takes place during the month of June. At va...
Jul 23, 2024
Dream Home Lottery winner gets their keys to the kingdom
The winner of the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation's grand prize Dream Home package was given the keys to her newly built custom home on July 23. Located in the developing Evergreen neighbourhood, ...
Jul 23, 2024