Category Archives: Red Deer
Penhold Fire Department Charity Hockey Game a success
The Penhold Fire Department Charity Hockey Game returned to the Penhold Multiplex on Saturday, Jan. 28, for the first time since 2020. Town officials say the game between members of the Penhold Volunt...
Jan 30, 2023
Wetaskiwin RCMP lay criminal charges after routine traffic stop
In a routine traffic stop, Westakiwin RCMP laid charges on two Red Deerians who police say attempted to flee. On Jan. 25, 2023, at approximately 7:11 a.m., RCMP say they attempted to pull over a black...
Jan 30, 2023
Wolf Creek sees positive relationships built through SRO program
Stories of helping a student through family struggles, or outreach to ensure another child can find a better path forward, to simply connecting with high fives in the hallway highlighted a report from...
Jan 30, 2023
WCPS utilizing $400,000 mental health grant for two year pilot project
Wolf Creek Public Schools has announced it will hire three social emotional learning facilitators as part of a two-year pilot project aimed at adding much needed support for student mental health. The...
Jan 30, 2023
Committee forms in Sylvan Lake to retain healthcare professionals; another Advanced Ambulatory Care disruption
The Town of Sylvan Lake has started a committee to help attract and retain healthcare workers in the area following a series of disruptions at the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS)...
Jan 30, 2023
Red Deer's future permanent shelter to be discussed with public Tuesday
Red Deer's city council will be discussing the future permanent shelter at a special meeting scheduled for this Tuesday.The City says as the location of the future shelter has been a topic of discussi...
Jan 30, 2023
Airdrie Rural RCMP on scene at serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 2
UPDATE:RCMP advise that the collision scene at Highway 2 near Carstairs is now clear. The area is very slippery so please travel with caution.---RCMP are currently on scene at a serious motor vehicle ...
Jan 30, 2023
Red Deer family's journey from button battery scare comes full circle with new documentary
A Red Deer mom has turned tragic and terrifying circumstances into art, and hopes those who watch the film she's made will walk away educated and enlightened.Leslie Bangamba was having a relatively no...
Jan 29, 2023
Rate of new influenza cases in Central Zone slows again over the past week
The rate of new influenza cases, hospitalizations, ICU admissions and flu-related deaths in the AHS Central Zone have once again slowed down over the past week.According to Alberta Health, there are c...
Jan 27, 2023
UPDATE: Owner found for stray pony near Penhold
RCMP Livestock Investigations Unit and Livestock Identification Services say they are happy to report that a lost pony in the Penhold area has found its owner. "Apparently this little guy, or gal, is ...
Jan 27, 2023