Category Archives: Red Deer

Charges withdrawn in Red Deer stabbing as suspect now deceased
Charges have been withdrawn against a man accused in a Red Deer stabbing over two-and-a-half years ago.Raine William Gray, 27, was previously scheduled for sentencing in Red Deer Court of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

Preliminary hearing scheduled for central Alberta man charged with second-degree murder
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a central Alberta man accused in a serious assault and charged with second-degree murder.Eroll Rabbit, 58, a resident of Maskwacis, is scheduled to find ou...
Jan 17, 2024

Trial scheduled for Red Deer man facing firearms and stolen property charges
A trial date has been set for a Red Deer man facing numerous charges following the seizure of a large amount of firearms, ammunition, and stolen property last fall.Trent Fielder, 53, is scheduled for ...
Jan 17, 2024

Dress for Success & Scotia Wealth launch financial education workshop series for women
Dress for Success Central Alberta is launching a new workshop series which focuses on helping women increase financial literacy and education.The three-part series is made possible thanks to a donatio...
Jan 17, 2024

Didsbury High’s band concert turns into special tribute for retiring band teacher Kirk Wassmer
Didsbury High School's Christmas concert was extra special in December. According to officials with Chinook's Edge School Division, Kirk Wassmer, the band director, had earlier announced he will retir...
Jan 16, 2024

Heart of Lacombe wins Minister’s Awards for Municipal and Public Library Excellence
The City of Lacombe has received the 2023 Minister's Award for Municipal and Public Library Excellence in the Service Delivery Enhancement category for the Heart of Lacombe project. City officials say...
Jan 16, 2024

Urban forest fire mitigation work to begin this week in the Pines
Along with the annual tree risk mitigation work already underway throughout the city, additional fire prevention work will begin in forested areas of the Pines this week. Officials with the City of Re...
Jan 16, 2024

Blackfalds family physician now accepting new patients
A new family physician is now available to provide care to residents in Blackfalds and central Alberta. Officials with Alberta Health Services (AHS) say Dr. Oghenekome Isuosuo is working out of Apollo...
Jan 16, 2024