Category Archives: Red Deer
Rocky Mountain House RCMP investigate firearms complaints, advise residents to shelter in place
UPDATE 5:15 p.m., May 8, 2023:RCMP says the four suspects were last seen driving a gold-coloured SUV with a cargo box on the roof rack. Alberta RCMP regret not including this information in the previo...
May 08, 2023
Group of 17 central Alberta mayors lobby province for changes in health care
A group of 17 central Alberta mayors has joined to lobby the provincial government for changes in how healthcare is delivered in their communities. The Town of Sylvan Lake, who's mayor Megan Hanson wa...
May 08, 2023
AltaLink performing aerial patrols of electric transmission facilities in the area this week
Residents and businesses in southern and central Alberta are being advised that AltaLink will be using a helicopter to perform an aerial patrol of its electrical transmission facilities in the area.Th...
May 08, 2023
Olds RCMP arrest and charge male with sexual offences on a youth
Olds RCMP have arrested a man for abduction and sexual assault on a youth, among other charges.On April 21, 2023, Olds RCMP say they received a request to assist Edmonton Police Service in locating a ...
May 08, 2023
'Bike to Beat Myeloma' returns to Red Deer County this Saturday
The second annual 'Red Deer County Myeloma Canada Ride: Bike to Beat Myeloma' is back this Saturday. The County is one of seven communities across Canada participating in the fundraising event in purs...
May 08, 2023
Hot Out of The Chutes: 2023 Canadian Finals Rodeo tickets are on sale
Tickets are already on sale for the 49th Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR).Taking place from November 1-5, guests can take in any, or all, of the six performances that feature some of the best rodeo contest...
May 08, 2023
Ponoka RCMP advise of police incident, advise residents to shelter in place
UPDATE: 10:20 a.m. May 8, 2023Ponoka RCMP have made an arrest in connection with the ongoing police incident in Ponoka County. Mounties say there is no longer a risk to the community.Police say a repo...
May 07, 2023
Second annual "Laughter Saves Lives" comedy fundraiser returns to Red Deer this June
The local Booze Budz comedy group is returning with their second annual "Laughter Saves Lives" show in Red Deer this June and they're bringing a special guest. A fundraiser for the Team Alex Suicide P...
May 07, 2023
Town of Ponoka Fire Ban expands
UPDATE - MAY 8: The Town of Ponoka has removed 'no mowing' restrictions from the local fire ban. Citizens can resume lawn mowing and lawn maintenance operations, although they are asked to continue us...
May 06, 2023
Health care rally held to reiterate demand for transition plan and task force
The Society for Hospital Expansion in Central Alberta (SHECA) held a rally outside Red Deer City Hall on Saturday.For close to 10 years, the organization has been calling on the province to urgently m...
May 06, 2023