Category Archives: Red Deer
Death of an inmate from Bowden Institution
Officials with the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) have announced the death of an inmate at Bowden Institution, south of Red Deer.On February 7, 2024, CSC officials say Allan Sweeney, an inmate f...
Feb 09, 2024
City recruiting members for Airport Board and Mayor’s Recognition Awards Committee
The City of Red Deer has announced it is recruiting board members for both the Red Deer Regional Airport Board and the Mayor's Recognition Awards Committee.City officials say one member is required to...
Feb 09, 2024
Chair of Olds College Board of Governors resigns
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has announced, the Honourable Ted Menzies is stepping down as Board Chair effective immediately due to personal reasons. While regretful of the need for th...
Feb 09, 2024
Man sentenced to six months in jail after defrauding Stettler hotel of over $160,000
A Stettler man accused of defrauding a Stettler hotel of over $160,000, has been sentenced to six months in jail and 12 months of probation.Michael Dandan Diongzon, 44, was convicted on one count of t...
Feb 09, 2024
Preliminary hearing scheduled for man charged in Red Deer drug trafficking bust and firearms seizure
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for one of three people charged in a Red Deer drug trafficking investigation which turned up four firearms, including an AK-47 rifle.Adrian Mollica Lazzaro, 41...
Feb 09, 2024
UPDATE: Didsbury RCMP have armed suspects in custody, shelter in place now over
UPDATE: Feb. 9, 2024, 10:00 a.m. Didsbury RCMP advise that the shelter in place has now been lifted. RCMP have the two suspects in custody. Didsbury RCMP further advise that they ARE NOT looking for a...
Feb 09, 2024
Red Deer Resort & Casino's new Event Centre taking bookings as of next week
The Red Deer Resort & Casino's new Event Centre will begin to take bookings next week. While no official opening date has been announced, the Centre will be hosting two events this February: a mix...
Feb 09, 2024
2023 Lip Sync Battle raises over $200,000 for The Outreach Centre; most in its eight years
A special gathering was held on Thursday at Tiffany's Steakhouse & Lounge to commemorate those who helped put together Red Deer's Lip Sync Battle, which raised a total of $210,269.91 in 2023 for T...
Feb 08, 2024
Red Deer RCMP arrest male following armed robberies
Red Deer RCMP have arrested a male and laid charges following two recent armed robberies.On Feb. 6, 2024, shortly after 3:10 p.m., Red Deer RCMP received a 911 call reporting a robbery with a knife at...
Feb 08, 2024
Red Deer home prices rose $144 every day in 2023: study
A new analysis looking at recent changes in housing prices shows Red Deer as one of the most affordable cities in the province, despite home values increasing by $144 per day over the last year. Point...
Feb 08, 2024