Category Archives: Red Deer

Province called upon to increase funding for sexual assault supports
Agencies in Alberta which offer support to those who've experienced sexual assault are appealing to the province for help during the upcoming budget to help address what they say is a growing crisis.T...
Feb 03, 2023

Land negotiations unsuccessful for permanent shelter; Red Deer council vows continued search
The City of Red Deer announced on Friday that the most recent site, formally recommended by council and supported by the Province, will not be the future location of the permanent shelter following ne...
Feb 03, 2023

Local massage therapist accused of assaulting a female youth, ordered to stand trial
A Red Deer massage therapist accused of sexual assault has been ordered to stand trial.Brian Moore, 51, of Red Deer County, was ordered to stand trial in Red Deer provincial court on Feb. 2, 2023. A t...
Feb 03, 2023

Rate of new influenza cases in AHS Central Zone remains low over the past week
The rate of new influenza cases, hospitalizations, ICU admissions and flu-related deaths in the AHS Central Zone have remained low once again over the past week.According to Alberta Health, there are ...
Feb 03, 2023

Red Deer Elder remembered fondly as gentle, but ferocious
One of Red Deer's most distinguished Indigenous Elders, Maggie Loney, sadly passed away recently following a short battle with leukemia.Loney, also known as Turtle Woman, was remembered at a very well...
Feb 03, 2023

MISSING: Monica Fraraccio, 57, of Stettler
RCMP are pleased to report that Monica Fraraccio has been located safe. Mounties would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.
Feb 02, 2023

RCMP issue arrest warrant for attempted murder suspect
Central Alberta Mounties have issued an arrest warrant for a man accused of attempted murder.On Jan. 8, 2023, Maskwacis RCMP responded to a call for service on the Louis Bull Tribe where a male was re...
Feb 02, 2023

More proposed changes to central Alberta federal electoral district boundaries
Red Deer's federal electoral boundaries will likely look quite unfamiliar the next time an election rolls around.As proposed, Red Deer-Lacombe and Red Deer-Mountain View will become just Red Deer and ...
Feb 02, 2023

Sylvan Lake man sentenced in stolen vehicle, flight from police incidents
A Sylvan Lake man previously facing several criminal charges in relation to a stolen vehicle and flight from police incidents last year was sentenced to several weeks in jail.Steven Dale Brazeau, 31, ...
Feb 02, 2023

Olds College: Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives joins their Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has announced that the Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives Inc. (MBFI) has joined the Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network.MBFI's General Manager Dr. Mary-Ja...
Feb 02, 2023