Red Deer

Hindu Cultural Society of Central Alberta president recognized by province

A pair of central Albertans are among 31 people honoured by the province this week as part of the Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards.Dharmesh Goradia is the president of the Hindu Cultural Society of...

Sheldon Spackman Oct 14, 2023

WATCH: Solar eclipse brings Red Deerians to Kerry Wood Nature Centre

The sky was nearly perfect to view the partial solar eclipse from Red Deer Saturday morning.The eclipse was of the annular variety elsewhere across North, Central and South America.An annular eclipse ...

Sheldon Spackman Oct 14, 2023

Break and enters on the rise in Red Deer

Red Deer RCMP are looking into a recent string of break and enters, and are warning the public to do what they can to prevent them.Mounties can't share the exact number of break and enters, but do say...

Oct 14, 2023

Serious assault in Ponoka under investigation

RCMP in Ponoka are investigating what they call a serious assault which allegedly occurred at a home on 62 Avenue.Members responded to the residence just after midnight on Oct. 13. RCMP believe it was...

Oct 14, 2023

AK-47 seized in Red Deer drug trafficking investigation

Four firearms, including an AK-47 rifle, were seized in Red Deer as part of a fentanyl trafficking investigation. Three people were charged, including an armed robbery suspect. ALERT Red Deer's organi...

Sheldon Spackman Oct 13, 2023

Town of Penhold local hero recognized worldwide

A local Penhold resident has once again been honoured for her extraordinary achievement in helping to save lives.On October 10 Penhold town council presented local resident, Josephine Michaluk, with a...

Sheldon Spackman Oct 13, 2023

Red Deer Public students to be immersed in Indigenous culture at upcoming Powwow

More than 200 students from Grades 6 - 12 as well as staff from Red Deer Public Schools are taking part in an Indigenous-culture rich day at the third annual International Powwow.Red Deer Public Schoo...

Oct 13, 2023

Home Health Monitoring Project shows quality of life improvements for central Albertans

A home health monitoring project is showing an improvement in the quality of life for central Albertans, according to non-profit organization Health Cities. In 2012, Pearl O'Gorman says she received a...

Oct 13, 2023

Red Deer RCMP arrest two, lay property-related charges

Red Deer RCMP have arrested and charged a man from Red Deer with several property-related offences.On Sept. 6, 2023, members were conducting covert surveillance when they observed an allegedly stolen ...

Oct 13, 2023

Newly recruited dermatologist now practising in Red Deer

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has announced that a newly recruited dermatologist will be practicing in Red Deer. Dr. Mary Thomas will be working out of Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre and Innovation...