Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer declares 2023 the 'Year of the Volunteer'
The City of Red Deer has declared 2023 as the Year of the Volunteer.On Thursday, Mayor Ken Johnston made the proclamation outside City Hall alongside City staff, councillors, and volunteers from vario...
Apr 14, 2023
Red Deer RCMP officer involved in fatal shooting
An RCMP officer has been involved in a fatal shooting in Red Deer. RCMP say around 4:30 p.m. on April 13, Red Deer RCMP responded to a complaint of a male threatening to harm individuals with a knife ...
Apr 14, 2023
Red Deer hotel event centre denial to be appealed by developer
Owners of the Red Deer Resort & Casino (formerly the Cambridge/Sheraton -- 3310 50 Avenue) are appealing a recent decision to deny an application they made to build a new event centre.It was March...
Apr 13, 2023
AHS to take control of Red Deer overdose prevention site on May 31
Turning Point will officially hand over operations of Red Deer's overdose prevention site (OPS) to Alberta Health Services (AHS) on May 31. It was announced in February that not only would control of ...
Apr 13, 2023
CACAC building its future Brick by Brick with latest fundraising initiative
The Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) is inviting you to help build the future for victims of child abuse - Brick by Brick. Officials with the organization say the Brick by Brick fundraise...
Apr 13, 2023
NDP reiterates tuition freeze vow, explains why it won't go back to pre-UCP levels
The Alberta NDP reiterated its commitment to freezing tuition during a press conference at Red Deer Polytechnic today.Advanced Education Critic David Eggen, along with Red Deer-South and Red Deer-Nort...
Apr 13, 2023
One year jail term for man convicted in arson fire at Innisfail hotel
A man charged in connection with a hotel fire in Innisfail last year has been sentenced to one year in jail.Joshua James Allen, 40, of no fixed address, was sentenced to 365 days in jail in Red Deer p...
Apr 13, 2023
Province announces over $10 million for seats in central Alberta post-secondary institutions
Over $10 million will be invested into post-secondary institutions in central Alberta, creating nearly 400 new seats, according to a recent announcement by the provincial government. The funding is pa...
Apr 13, 2023
Trial dates set for Red Deer man charged in Rocky armed robbery
Trial dates have been set for a Red Deer man charged in a Rocky Mountain House armed robbery last year.Anthony James Deck, 29, is scheduled for trial in Rocky Mountain House provincial court from Sept...
Apr 13, 2023
Mayor and council statement on tragic incident in central Alberta this weekend
Red Deer's mayor and city council have released a statement regarding the tragic passing of two local youths on Easter Sunday."A horrific tragedy occurred in Sylvan Lake this past weekend, leaving our...
Apr 13, 2023