Category Archives: Red Deer
Preliminary hearing scheduled in alleged Ponoka shooting
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for one of four people charged in an alleged shooting in Ponoka this year.Journey Okeynan, 20, is scheduled to find out on Dec. 8, 2023, in Ponoka Court of Jus...
Oct 04, 2023
Ponoka man ordered to stand trial in alleged human trafficking and sexual assault case
A Ponoka man accused of human trafficking and sexual assault has been ordered to stand trial.Christopher Becks, 37, was ordered to stand trial on Sept. 28, 2023, in Edmonton Court of Justice following...
Oct 04, 2023
Red Deer's recreation, community spaces and pool rentals available for 2024 bookings
The City of Red Deer says applications are now being accepted for groups wanting to book recreation, pools and community spaces for the 2024 spring, summer and fall seasons.Community associations, spo...
Oct 04, 2023
Red Deer joins municipalities in requesting more infrastructure funding from province
Red Deer City Mayor Ken Johnston says he was "very vocal" in his support of a resolution passed at the annual Alberta Municipalities' (ABmunis) Convention and Trade Show, calling for more provincial f...
Oct 03, 2023
'RIP Buffalo': Hotel and Club Café bid adieu to downtown Red Deer
The Buffalo Hotel and Club Caf were a couple of happening places, once upon a time. They were part of a hotel district that included the Arlington, the Windsor and the Valley, a stone's throw from the...
Oct 03, 2023
Olds RCMP investigate fatal motor vehicle collision and seek witnesses
Mounties in Olds are hoping potential witnesses to a fatal collision in the community over the weekend can help them with their investigation.On Sept. 30, 2023, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Olds RCMP r...
Oct 03, 2023
Red Deer's Emergency Services Training Grounds to receive new compressor system
Red Deer's Emergency Services Training Grounds will soon be receiving a new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Compressor system.At their meeting on Monday, city council approved the consolidat...
Oct 03, 2023
Sisters in Spirit vigil keeping memory of those lost alive, and on societal conscience
On October 4, the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG2S+) in Canada, a vigil will once again be held in Red Deer.The Sisters in Spirit vigil starts at 5 p...
Oct 03, 2023
Recovery Summit in Red Deer
Local residents are encouraged to come together in Red Deer for a one-day conference focused on building an understanding of what a Recovery Oriented System of Care is, and what implementation can loo...
Oct 03, 2023
Lawyer: Red Deer school trustee likely won't follow through on training & apology
The lawyer for a Red Deer school trustee, sanctioned this week by her fellow board members per the division's code of conduct, tells rdnewsNOW it's unlikely she'll follow through on what's been reques...
Sep 29, 2023