Category Archives: Red Deer

Blackfalds RCMP and partners charge male after drug investigation
One man is facing charges after local law enforcement seized drugs, cash, and drug paraphernalia at a residence in Red Deer this week.On Dec. 14, 2022, after a short term drug investigation, Blackfald...
Dec 16, 2022

New Year's Eve Family Gala comes to Red Deer with early countdown
To Red Deerians who are antsy for the New Year, why not start it early? It's midnight somewhere!That's the mentality at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) of Central Region who will be host...
Dec 16, 2022

Red Deer Polytechnic apprentices win big at provincial and national competitions
A group of Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) apprentices were recognized on Thursday at the Building on Excellence Skills Canada event for their high-level competencies demonstrated at Skills Canada competit...
Dec 16, 2022

Charges withdrawn against Ponoka woman charged in Grande Prairie drug and weapons bust
Charges have been withdrawn against a Ponoka woman charged in a drug and weapons seizure in Grande Prairie last year.Danica Joyce Nystrom, 27, had all nine counts against her withdrawn in Grande Prair...
Dec 16, 2022

Influenza cases and hospitalizations still rising in AHS Central Zone
Influenza cases and the number of hospitalizations due to the flu are continuing to rise in the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Central Zone.According to Alberta Health, there are 795 cases of influenza...
Dec 16, 2022

St. Patrick's Community School hosts "First Christmas in Canada" lunch for 60 new students
A total of 60 new students from around the world celebrated their First Christmas in Canada on Thursday at Red Deer's St. Patrick's Community School.Hosting the event for the past 15 years, Principal ...
Dec 15, 2022

Salvation Army helping those in need this holiday season
The Salvation Army in Red Deer is continuing its local efforts in helping those in need during this season of giving.According to Major Kent Hepditch, the organization's annual Christmas Kettle Campai...
Dec 15, 2022

Friday marks final day to apply for this year's Red Deer Christmas Bureau
There is still one more day for families and seniors to submit an application to the Red Deer Christmas Bureau this season.Serving the community for 61 years, the Bureau provides individuals in need w...
Dec 15, 2022

Significant rise in Red Deer rental rates year over year
Average rents in Red Deer last month were up significantly when compared to the same month last year.According to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca, the average rental price for a one-be...
Dec 15, 2022

Local home sales edge lower in November
Red Deer home sales slowed in November when compared to the month before and the same month last year.According to the latest market report from Central Alberta Realtors Association, there were 116 un...
Dec 15, 2022