Category Archives: Red Deer
Western Crop Innovations launches April 1 in Lacombe
The Government of Alberta announced this week that it is relaunching the Field Crop Development Centre in Lacombe as Western Crops Innovations (WCI).Launched in 1973, the FCDC has, in recent years, be...
Mar 23, 2024
St. John Ambulance hopes more will sign up for First Aid and CPR courses
St. John Ambulance is encouraging more Albertans to become certified in First Aid and CPR.The organization offers different course levels around Alberta, including at its learning centre just off 67 S...
Mar 23, 2024
County of Stettler councillor named president of Alberta Seniors and Community Housing Association
County of Stettler Councillor James Nibourg has been appointed president of the Alberta Seniors and Community House Association (ASCHA).A councillor for 13 years, Nibourg previously served on the ASCH...
Mar 23, 2024
Beyond Food Community Hub promoting period equity in Blackfalds
A program in Blackfalds continues to push for Changing the Cycle.The Beyond Food Community Hub in the central Alberta town launched Changing the Cycle in 2022 hoping to make it easier for people who m...
Mar 23, 2024
Red Deer woman charged in connection to drone drug delivery at Drumheller prison
A resident of Red Deer has been arrested and charged in connection to a year-long investigation in Drumheller.RCMP say it was January 2023 when they initiated an investigation into drug trafficking fo...
Mar 22, 2024
Murder-related charges laid after man found dead in north Red Deer
Two people are facing murder-related charges in Red Deer, and Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating. RCMP say that on March 21, at 3:51 p.m., members received a report of a shooting that had...
Mar 22, 2024
Western Crop Innovations launches April 1 in Lacombe
The province announced this week that it is relaunching the Field Crop Development Centre in Lacombe as Western Crops Innovations (WCI).Launched in 1973, the FCDC has, in recent years, been managed by...
Mar 22, 2024
Red Deer RCMP warn public of texting scam
Red Deer RCMP are warning about a new text message scam involving speeding violation tickets.Red Deer RCMP, along with other police agencies, have received reports of a new scam that is circulating th...
Mar 22, 2024
Town of Blackfalds holds Family Easter Event this Saturday
Families are welcome on Saturday to the Town of Blackfalds for an Easter event.From 12 - 2 p.m. at the Community Centre (4810 Womacks Rd.), the event will have games, crafts, snack and a surprise appe...
Mar 22, 2024
Red Deer's municipal byelection nomination day is on Monday; eight candidates so far
Interested locals have until Monday to enter the race in Red Deer's first city council by-election. Potential candidates to fill a vacant councillor seat have just under a week left to get their nomin...
Mar 22, 2024