Category Archives: Red Deer
Cenovus makes $50,000 investment in operating room at Red Deer Regional Hospital
For the first time, a corporation has purchased naming rights for an area within Red Deer Regional Hospital.Cenovus Energy officials were on hand Thursday to make the formal presentation of a cheque f...
Jun 22, 2023
Ponoka RCMP investigate youth-involved robbery at local liquor store
Ponoka RCMP are investigating a youth-involved robbery at a local liquor store. On June 15 at 7:03 p.m., Ponoka RCMP say they received a report of a robbery at a liquor store in the Town of Ponoka. Up...
Jun 22, 2023
Educational support staff at Red Deer Catholic barred from wearing union shirts which highlight 'shockingly low' pay
Educational support staff at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) trying to raise awareness about their low pay say they're being hindered from doing so.What the approximately 300 workers -- mem...
Jun 22, 2023
Red Deer RCMP quack the case, rescuing ducklings from a City storm drain
Red Deer RCMP quacked a very special case on Thursday. Officers say they received a call from a concerned citizen and child earlier today that ducklings had fallen down a City storm drain while, "the ...
Jun 22, 2023
Red Deer women's shelter to build new facility with $30 million federal investment
The Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter (CAWES) is finally able to move full steam ahead with an ambitious project which will see the construction of a brand new purpose-built facility. The faci...
Jun 22, 2023
Town of Ponoka partners with Stampede Association to host Canada Day Fireworks
The Town of Ponoka has announced that they will once again be partnering with the Ponoka Stampede and Exhibition Association this year to host a Canada Day fireworks display on July 1.Town officials s...
Jun 22, 2023
Two central Alberta towns involved in cross-Canada firearms manufacturing operation
Two central Alberta towns have been involved in a Canada-wide operation related to illicit firearms trafficking and manufacturing, according to ALERT (Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams). ALERT ha...
Jun 22, 2023
Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team arrests repeat offenders
Two people police describe as repeat offenders are now facing additional charges.On June 14, 2023, the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) says it was conducting proactive patrols in the north en...
Jun 21, 2023
Indigenous community seeking more visibility as new monument unveiled at Red Deer's Shining Mountains
You can now find a Red River Cart at 4925 46 Street in downtown Red Deer.It's perhaps as visible as any Indigenous monument or symbol in the city, and it was unveiled Wednesday at Shining Mountains Li...
Jun 21, 2023
New fishing dock installed at Lions Centennial Park in Ponoka
Central Alberta fishing enthusiasts are encouraged to grab their rods and head over to Lions Centennial Park in Ponoka to enjoy a new t-shaped dock that has been installed at the fishing pond located ...
Jun 21, 2023