Category Archives: Red Deer
National Indigenous Peoples Day at Red Deer Public Schools
With Friday, June 21, being National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, Red Deer Public Schools has events taking place to mark the occasion. FRIDAY, JUNE 21 EVENT: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY School: Moun...
Jun 21, 2024 Medicine Wheel as a symbol of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Four colors. (Photo 257740244 © Renata Tyburczy | Dreamstime.com)
Chinook's Edge graduation ceremonies include celebration of Indigenous culture
If you've attended a graduation ceremony at a Chinook's Edge school this year or in the last five plus years, you may have noticed some graduates wearing Mtis sashes. There have also been Indigenous g...
Jun 21, 2024
Innisfail RCMP charge Clearwater County man with arson
A central Alberta man is facing charges after a local business was set on fire this week.On June 19, 2024, at 7:58 a.m., Innisfail RCMP received a report of an individual spraying gasoline on a commer...
Jun 20, 2024
Pair sought after armed robbery at Ponoka liquor store
Ponoka RCMP are seeking two suspects believed to be involved in an armed robbery on the night of June 15.RCMP say it was 11:30 p.m. when members responded to an armed robbery at the Liquor HQ (5402 AB...
Jun 20, 2024
Upgrades to Woody’s Athletic Park next to Lindsay Thurber High School begin next week
New track sub-surface and rubber overlay, curbing and barrier-free pedestrian access are all part of the upcoming construction project at Woody's Athletic Park in Red Deer. On June 26, City officials ...
Jun 20, 2024
Road Closure on 39 Street
Red Deer drivers are advised of a road closure on 39 Street between 51 Avenue and west of 52 Avenue as contractors progress to the next stage of work to expand the parkade at the Red Deer Regional Hos...
Jun 20, 2024
Upcoming lane closures on Ross Street
Officials with the City of Red Deer say the next phase of the 43 Ave/Ross Street infrastructure upgrades will begin on Monday, June 24, affecting Ross Street traffic patterns. The City says upgrades t...
Jun 20, 2024
Multiple road closures during Woody's Triathlon
Local motorists are advised of upcoming road closures in multiple locations in Red Deer as the Woody's Triathlon takes place. On Saturday, June 22 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. the following roads will be clo...
Jun 20, 2024
Lacombe County in search of 2024 Farm Family Award recipient
Lacombe County and the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce are partnering for a second year on the Farm Family of the Year Award, aiming to recognize the exceptional achievements and contribution...
Jun 20, 2024
Five arrested after drug and gun seizure at Eastview home in Red Deer
Five people are facing criminal charges after police seized a large amount of drugs and firearms from a Red Deer home.Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) says the drugs, worth $220,000, were...
Jun 20, 2024