Category Archives: Red Deer
Second suspect scheduled for trial in Wetaskiwin liquor store robbery with bear spray
A trial date has now been set for the second of two men charged in a liquor store robbery with bear spray in Wetaskiwin this summer.Erin Bull, 26, a resident of Red Deer, is scheduled for trial in Wet...
Dec 07, 2023
Calkins says Conservative Bill brings home freedom and choice for natural health products
On Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, Conservative Member of Parliament for Red Deer-Lacombe, Blaine Calkins, introduced Bill C-368, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (natural health products). Calkins says ...
Dec 06, 2023
Red Deer RCMP GIS charge Edmonton male for drug trafficking
Red Deer RCMP have arrested and charged one male following a lengthy drug trafficking investigation. On Nov. 30, 2023, Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) arrested a 38-year-old resident...
Dec 06, 2023
Local Mounties offer safety tips for the holiday season
This holiday season, the Red Deer RCMP is wishing everyone a #DecemberToRemember.Mounties want to ensure that Albertans are enjoying this festive time of year while also staying safe. This December, y...
Dec 06, 2023
CPKC Holiday Train rolls into central Alberta this week
The CPKC Holiday Train (formerly the CP Holiday Train) is back in the province this week, with stops planned throughout central Alberta. The train rolls through Ponoka, Lacombe, and Blackfalds Thursda...
Dec 06, 2023
Public hearing on temporary shelter adjourned, mum's still the word on permanent one
A decision on Red Deer's temporary shelter will have to wait until next Monday. On Monday this week, a public hearing to listen to various stakeholders on an extension of the site exception currently ...
Dec 05, 2023
Lot in Eastview rezoned, likely to become residential
A small park space in Red Deer's Eastview neighbourhood is likely the future home of new residences.This week, Red Deer city council gave third reading approval to a rezoning for 3733 45 Street, from ...
Dec 05, 2023
Council approves 2024 budget for Downtown Business Association
The 2024 budget for the Downtown Business Association (DBA) has been approved by Red Deer city council.The DBA will invest more time, money and energy into downtown events this year, as noted by Execu...
Dec 05, 2023
Red Deer region's unemployment rate rises in November
The Red Deer region once again had the highest rate of unemployment in the province last month.According to the latest figures from Statistics Canada, the Red Deer region had a jobless rate of 7.9 per...
Dec 05, 2023
Land annexation for northwest Red Deer commercial 'power centre' approved by province
The City of Red Deer has been given the green light from the province that it can move ahead with officially annexing a portion of land, northwest of the current city limits, from Red Deer County.The ...
Dec 05, 2023