Category Archives: Red Deer
Olymel Canada closing separate pork and poultry plants
One of Canada's biggest meat producers is closing two of its plants.Olymel Canada has decided to shut down its boning and packaging plant in Princeville, Qubec.This decision will impact 301 positions ...
Sep 16, 2023
Canadian Senators studying national soil health visit Alberta
A group of Canadian senators who recently visited Alberta on a fact-finding mission are attempting to flesh out the overall state of the country's soil health.Healthy soil is of course vital to growin...
Sep 16, 2023
Traffic disruptions for micro-surfacing
Local motorists are advised of upcoming traffic disruptions over the weekend and into next week as crews work to complete micro-surfacing on main roads throughout the south end of the city.Friday, Sep...
Sep 15, 2023
Tragedy into triumph: Namings honour heart and soul of new Centre of Excellence
"Welcome to the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence and the Lindsey More Youth Mental Health and Addiction Hub."Those are the words you'll hear if you drive to the southwest end of campus at Red Deer...
Sep 15, 2023
Red Deer RCMP investigate assault and theft
Red Deer RCMP are reminding the public to document serial numbers of personal items and to keep property locked-up to deter theft.On Sept. 12, 2023, at 7:43 a.m., Red Deer RCMP were called to 30 Ave. ...
Sep 15, 2023
Harvest in central Alberta 41 per cent complete
Harvest in central Alberta progressed 12 per cent since last week to 41 per cent complete, on par with the 5-year average. That according to the latest Crop Report from AFSC and the Government of Albe...
Sep 15, 2023
Red Deer man sentenced in Rocky armed robbery
Its one year in jail, 12 months of probation, and a five-year firearms prohibition for a Red Deer man charged in a Rocky Mountain House armed robbery last year.Anthony James Deck, 29, was sentenced in...
Sep 15, 2023
Jury trial scheduled in Sylvan Lake stabbing
A jury trial has been scheduled for a man charged in a Sylvan Lake stabbing last year.Brandon James Ritchie, 30, is scheduled for trial in Red Deer Court of King's Bench from May 27-June 4, 2024.It wa...
Sep 15, 2023
'Dear Terry': Advancing the Marathon of Hope legacy toward new beginnings
"Dear Terry...""The impact you've had on cancer research, and the sacrifices you made have truly made a difference, and you should be proud," says Fred Fox, brother to Terry.Around $850 million has be...
Sep 14, 2023
Jury trial scheduled for man charged with first-degree murder in Red Deer arson fire
A two-week jury trial has been scheduled for a local man charged with arson and first-degree murder following a fatal fire in Red Deer last year.Raymond Richard, 38, of Red Deer, is scheduled for a ju...
Sep 14, 2023