Category Archives: Red Deer
Blackfalds among communities considering new provincial recycling service
The landscape of waste management across Alberta is making a significant shift.That includes in Blackfalds, where a decision was made earlier this month that will impact waste collection in the growin...
Nov 23, 2023
Charges laid after heavy police presence in south Red Deer Wednesday
A central Alberta man is facing multiple charges following a heavy police presence in south Red Deer Wednesday. On Nov. 22, 2023, at 11:45 a.m., Red Deer RCMP received a report of an assault that took...
Nov 23, 2023
ASIRT concludes investigation into fatal Sylvan Lake shooting
Alberta's Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has concluded an investigation involving the death of a central Alberta man this summer.On Aug. 6, 2023, at approximately 3:17 a.m., officers with the ...
Nov 23, 2023
Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team leads Targeted Response to Auto Theft (TRAP)
Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) recently completed a three-day TRAP Operation, which led to the arrest of numerous people and the recovery of stolen property.Between Nov. 15 - 17, 2023, Red D...
Nov 23, 2023
Ronald McDonald House in Red Deer holds annual "Light the House" ceremony next week
Creating a holiday experience for families with a child in the hospital is no small feat; but Red Deer's Ronald McDonald House will be bringing a bit of magic next week to those staying with them. On ...
Nov 23, 2023
Jury trial scheduled for woman charged in central Alberta homicide
A jury trial has been scheduled for a woman charged in a central Alberta homicide over the summer.Amie Lindsay Twins, 31, is scheduled for a jury trial in Wetaskiwin Court of Justice from March 17-28,...
Nov 23, 2023
Sentencing date set for Red Deer man accused of child luring and distributing child pornography
Sentencing has been set for a Red Deer man accused of child luring and distributing child pornography.Mark Andrada, 21, is scheduled for sentencing in Red Deer Court of Justice on Dec. 20, 2023.Andrad...
Nov 23, 2023
Alberta Health Services accepting toys as payment for parking tickets
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is bringing back their own Toys for Tickets campaign this holiday season. The campaign, similar to the one in the City of Red Deer, gives people who've recently received ...
Nov 23, 2023
Festival of Trees celebrates 30th anniversary raising funds for hospital this weekend
Red Deer's annual Festival of Trees will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this weekend.From November 24-26 at Westerner Park (4847A 19 St.), the event uses funds raised through various holiday acti...
Nov 23, 2023
Funding announced for affordable housing units and providers, including in Red Deer
The provincial government is providing funding for multiple affordable housing projects and organizations across Alberta.Budget 2023 included $94 million over three years for capital maintenance and r...
Nov 22, 2023