Category Archives: Red Deer

City of Red Deer proclaims March as Myeloma Awareness Month
Red Deer City Mayor Ken Johnston has proclaimed March as Myeloma Awareness Month.Acknowledged internationally, the month is dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and supporting those livin...
Feb 27, 2024

Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigates homicide in Stettler
The Alberta Major Crimes Unit has been called in to investigate a suspected homicide in Stettler.On Feb. 25, 2024, at 8:14 a.m., Stettler RCMP received a report from EMS of an unconscious male in an a...
Feb 26, 2024

Red Deer County approves in principle Bowden's annexation of 102 acres of land
Red Deer County council have approved in principle to the Town of Bowden's annexation of roughly 102 acres of land.At their meeting on Tuesday, council approved the proposed Notice of Annexation Appli...
Feb 26, 2024

Alberta government aiming to repair and renew housing for those in need
Alberta's government says it is working with housing providers to repair and maintain affordable housing in Alberta. Provincial officials say supporting affordable housing is a top priority for Albert...
Feb 26, 2024

Ponoka RCMP and ALERT arrest repeat offender in Ponoka
Following a joint investigation by Ponoka RCMP and ALERT, police say a repeat drug dealer has been arrested, along with the seizure of a variety of drugs and a stolen firearm.On Feb. 22, 2024, Ponoka ...
Feb 26, 2024

Alberta gets 2027 World Juniors and bevy of other international events over four years
Alberta is slated to welcome several international hockey events to the province over the next four years, the government announced Saturday in conjunction with Hockey Canada.The events are contingent...
Feb 24, 2024

Fire permits required in Lacombe County starting March 1
Residents of Lacombe County are reminded that fire permit season is approaching quickly.Starting March 1, a fire permit is required for controlled burns. Unauthorized burning could lead to significant...
Feb 24, 2024

Alberta RCMP and ALERT execute search warrant at Stettler residence and lay child pornography charges
A Stettler man is facing child pornography charges after police searched a local residence and seized electronics allegedly containing child sexual abuse materials.In Oct. 2023, ALERT's Internet Child...
Feb 23, 2024

RDP receives historic gift to create the Donald Family Institute for Healthtech Innovation
The Donald family has given a record-breaking $20 million gift to Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP), the largest ever received by the institution, in support of healthcare, healthtech programming, and applie...
Feb 23, 2024

WCPS nominates ÉLJHS teacher Will Langille for Edwin Parr Award
Wolf Creek Public Schools has announced the nomination of William Langille for the esteemed Edwin Parr Award for the 2023/2024 school year.Recognized for his remarkable passion and dedication to educa...
Feb 23, 2024