Category Archives: Red Deer

Upcoming traffic disruptions along Walker Boulevard
Walker Boulevard will be closed to all motor vehicles, except for local traffic, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, starting Tuesday, July 16, through Friday, July 19, weather permitting. Detours will be in...
Jul 12, 2024

Alberta Crop Report: July 12
Producers in central Alberta have been spraying fungicide during cooler temperature windows over the past week, and crop development is progressing smoothly due to the recent heat. Spring cereal crop ...
Jul 12, 2024

Red Deer RCMP arrest male after attempted child abduction
A Red Deer resident was arrested and charged after a witness reported an alleged attempted child abduction in the Oriole Park area.On July 6, it was reported that a male suspect approached a youth und...
Jul 12, 2024

Fire restriction in place for Stettler County
As a result of extremely hot and dry weather and wind conditions, the fire advisory in Stettler County has been raised to a fire restriction as of noon on July 12, 2024.Residents are advised by the St...
Jul 12, 2024

Water safety for people and pets
Whether staying home, camping, enjoying the Red Deer River or other outdoor activities, the City of Red Deer is asking residents to remember to take the proper precautions for chosen activities to ens...
Jul 12, 2024

12 months probation for local lawyer charged in altercation with Mounties
A criminal defence lawyer from Red Deer has been sentenced to 12 months of probation for her part in an altercation with Innisfail Mounties last year. This, after Laura Elizabeth Phypers, 38, plead gu...
Jul 12, 2024

Road closures during Westerner Days parade
The Westerner Days parade will take place on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Motorists are advised of multiple road closures and traffic detours, as well as transit disruptions that may impact commutes.Road...
Jul 12, 2024

Sylvan Lake and Area Health Foundation gets town council approval
Sylvan Lake's town council moved to support the formation of a Sylvan Lake and Area Health Foundation on July 8.As the need for services by the Urgent Care Committee has outpaced the resources of the ...
Jul 12, 2024

Two people arrested in Penhold for property crime and drug offences
Two individuals connected to property crime offences were arrested in Penhold on July 10.Innisfail RCMP were patrolling the town and noticed a red van towing a utility trailer parked behind a home wit...
Jul 12, 2024

LOCATED: Vinita Prasad, 55-years-old, of Edmonton
Vinita Prasad has been located safely. The Edmonton Police Service thanks the public for their assistance. -- Subscribe to our FREE newsletter, and download the rdnewsNOW mobile app on Google Play and...
Jul 12, 2024