Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer considers creating stormwater utility fee as system ages
The City's stormwater system may one day be funded as a separate fee on Red Deerians' utility bills. At city council's meeting on Monday, administration presented a report outlining the next steps reg...
Mar 20, 2024
Central Alberta Humane Society facing financial struggles; defers loan payments for one year
The Central Alberta Humane Society (CAHS) is facing harsh financial struggles this year. At their meeting on Monday, Red Deer city council passed first reading to a request made by the Society (4505 7...
Mar 20, 2024
Ponoka warns of thin ice on storm ponds and Battle River
The Town of Ponoka is advising residents and visitors to be cautious around the Battle River and local storm water ponds as ice melts.Though it's going to cool down this week, the recent warm weather ...
Mar 19, 2024
Two sentenced in fatal County of Wetaskiwin fire
Sentencing has taken place for two people charged in a fatal fire in the County of Wetaskiwin over two-and-a-half years ago.Linden Joseph Lee Buffalo, 34, of Maskwacis, and Donovan Curtis Lightning, 3...
Mar 19, 2024
Red Deer Public Schools board of trustees announce priorities for proposed 2025-2027 capital plan
Red Deer Public School's board of trustees have announced priorities for the proposed 2025-2027 three year capital plan. Priorities include: The modernization of Oriole Park Elementary School, which w...
Mar 19, 2024
Red Deer Regional Hospital employee allegedly attacked by patient in psychiatric unit
CAUTION: Some details and photos in this story may be disturbing to some readers. A staff member at the Red Deer Regional Hospital was allegedly attacked by a patient in the psychiatric unit earlier t...
Mar 19, 2024
Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce unveils new brand, marking 130 years of unwavering support
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new brand and logo during its 130th anniversary celebration Monday night.Hundreds attended the event held March 18, 2024, at the Harvest Cent...
Mar 19, 2024
Stolen truck believed connected to Leduc break and enter, recovered in Red Deer
A stolen truck allegedly connected to a break and enter in Leduc has been recovered in Red Deer.On Feb. 26, 2024, at approximately 1:11 a.m, Leduc RCMP received a report of a break and enter to the L....
Mar 19, 2024
Innisfail RCMP investigate porch package thefts
Innisfail Mounties are hoping you can help them identify a porch pirate.On March 18, 2024, Innisfail RCMP received a report of a suspect stealing packages from the front steps of an Innisfail residenc...
Mar 19, 2024
Alberta Transit Union employees see nine per cent increase over three years
Alberta Transit Union (ATU) employees will see an increase of nine per cent over three years, effective January 1, 2023. Red Deer city council was provided with an update at their meeting on Monday. O...
Mar 19, 2024