Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP investigating serious collision
Charges are pending following a suspected impaired driving crash in Red Deer early Thursday morning.On July 4, 2024, Red Deer RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle collision in the downtown area of ...
Jul 04, 2024
New Friendship Centre executive director talks goals, truth, and Canada Day
The new executive director of the Red Deer Native Friendship Centre (RDNFS) is honoured to be taking on the role.Nadette Agecoutay has served as director of programs at RDNFS for 13 years, and replace...
Jul 04, 2024
Alleged cougar sighting in Red Deer prompts safety tips from officials
A cougar was reportedly spotted in Red Deer's Heritage Ranch area over the long weekend.RCMP say a call came in around 10 p.m. on June 29, with the person claiming they'd seen a cougar near Mitchell P...
Jul 03, 2024
Minister Vandal announces federal investments to support value-added agriculture projects across Alberta
The Government of Canada has announced an investment it hopes will enable Alberta's small- and medium-sized businesses to capitalize on opportunities that build on the province's recognized strengths ...
Jul 03, 2024 (CNW Group/Prairies Economic Development Canada)
Central Alberta RCMP investigating serious assault
RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with a serious assault in central Alberta last month. On June 17, 2024, Wetaskiwin RCMP received a report of an assault th...
Jul 03, 2024
Senior defrauded in bail money scam
A Didsbury senior was defrauded out of thousands of dollars after receiving a call from a male claiming to be their grandson.Didsbury RCMP received a report about the suspicious call on June 13, 2024....
Jul 03, 2024
Ponoka's positive ticketing rewards youth for safe behaviours
The Town of Ponoka's Community Peace Officer (CPO) hopes to hand out a lot of tickets this summer, but it's not the type of ticket you might expect. "We're rolling out a Positive Ticketing Program tha...
Jul 03, 2024
Soldier goes great lengths to support Wounded Warriors support dog program
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) mechanic Sgt. Rob Nederlof will be biking 1,100 kilometres across Alberta and Saskatchewan to raise funds for the Wounded Warriors Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Ser...
Jul 03, 2024
Blackfalds super kids to fly through weekend triathlon
Youth in the Town of Blackfalds will be taking to the pools and the track at 9 a.m. at the Abbey Centre on July 6 for the SuperKids Triathlon, a sanctioned Triathlon Alberta event. The event has two c...
Jul 03, 2024
Second jury trial scheduled for Ponoka man accused of human trafficking and sexual assault
A second jury trial has now been scheduled for a Ponoka man accused of human trafficking and sexual assault. Christopher Becks, 38, is scheduled for a second jury trial in Wetaskiwin Court of King's B...
Jul 03, 2024