Category Archives: Red Deer
Olymel temporarily laying off up to 100 people at Red Deer pork plant
Global pressure on pork production and processing, and in turn a downturn in hog production across western Canada, is causing Olymel to lay off 100 workers at its Red Deer plant, a company spokesperso...
Jan 18, 2024
Extreme Cold Warning remains for Red Deer and surrounding area
Extremely cold wind chill values near minus 40 continue today. Meteorologists with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) say temperatures are forecast to moderate this afternoon for most areas....
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Some Red Deer gas stations faced temporary shortage due to extreme weather conditions
Red Deerians may have noticed this week a few gas pumps running on empty in the city.Reports showed that Fas Gas stations, in particular, faced a shortage, with signs on their pumps that they were out...
Jan 18, 2024
Lacombe says positive relationships within the city have led to a successful 2023
In a year-end review, the City of Lacombe says that various positive relationships have helped them ensure a positive 2023 economically and socially. "It's really good to have a positive relationship ...
Jan 18, 2024
Downtown snow clearing continues in Red Deer
Snow clearing on select downtown streets in Red Deer resumes this evening as crews focus on ensuring roads are well-maintained, safe and accessible.City officials say crews will be focusing on:49 Aven...
Jan 18, 2024
Home destroyed by fire near Didsbury
Didsbury Fire Rescue confirms an area home was destroyed by fire on Jan. 9.Fire Chief Curtis Mousseau says crews responded just after 10 a.m. that day to the home in rural Mountain View County, northe...
Jan 18, 2024
Red Deer to hold first council byelection in city's history; will you run?
The City of Red Deer will be seeing their first council by-election in history this year.Following the unexpected passing of Councillor Michael Dawe in December 2023, the City confirmed the Municipal ...
Jan 17, 2024
Charges withdrawn in Red Deer stabbing as suspect now deceased
Charges have been withdrawn against a man accused in a Red Deer stabbing over two-and-a-half years ago.Raine William Gray, 27, was previously scheduled for sentencing in Red Deer Court of Justice on J...
Jan 17, 2024
Province announces $42 million in CFEP grants
The province announced this week more than 270 recipients of $42 million worth of Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) grants.CFEP dollars allow community groups to invest in facilities that ...
Jan 17, 2024
Trial and sentencing scheduled for pair charged in alleged Ponoka shooting incident
A three-day trial has been scheduled for one of five people initially charged in an alleged shooting in Ponoka last year, while a second person still facing charges will be sentenced next week.Journey...
Jan 17, 2024