Category Archives: Red Deer

Preliminary hearing scheduled for man charged in Sundre homicide
A Sundre man charged in a local homicide this summer may find out next year if his case has enough evidence to go to trial.Solaimane Elbettah, 27, is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Calgary pro...
Oct 25, 2022

Temporary lane closure on 50 Street in Ponoka scheduled
Officials with the Town of Ponoka say a temporary lane closure is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., on 50 Street, just north of Chipman Avenue on Wednesday, October 26 and again on Monday, October 31,...
Oct 25, 2022

Francophone settlement service in Red Deer hosting open house Oct. 27
The Francophonie Albertaine au Plurielle -- FRAP -- has a new office in Red Deer.The Edmonton-based organization, which provides settlement services primarily for Francophones, expanded to central Alb...
Oct 25, 2022

New cell tower expected in northeast Red Deer by end of year
A new cell tower is expected to be built by the end of the year to provide better service in northeast Red Deer, according to TELUS representatives.The new cell tower will be built near the existing t...
Oct 25, 2022

Fire restriction lifted for Red Deer County
As of 12:00 p.m. today October 25, 2022, the fire restriction for Red Deer County has been lifted.County officials say permits are now available online at rdcounty.ca/fire. However, residents are aske...
Oct 25, 2022

Red Deer filmmaker proves disability no deal-breaker with CAFF award win
Eleven winners, including a very deserving Red Deer man, had their moment under the bright lights this weekend at the sixth annual Central Alberta Film Festival's red carpet award gala.Niek Theelen, w...
Oct 25, 2022

Innisfail RCMP to hold public forum
UPDATE:Nov. 1, 2022 - RCMP say the purpose of this public forum is to identify potential policing issues and set Innisfail RCMP's operation plans to meet those concerns in the coming year. Therefore, ...
Oct 25, 2022

Red Deer city council appoints members to eight committees, boards & commissions
Red Deer city council appointed both chamber and public members to eight council committees, boards and commissions at their annual organizational meeting on Monday.This year, the City states 23 vacan...
Oct 25, 2022

Red Deer to review Vehicle for Hire bylaw in April 2023
The City of Red Deer will be reviewing the effectiveness of their Vehicle for Hire bylaw in April 2023.At city council's meeting on Monday, administration's request for additional time for the review ...
Oct 25, 2022

Red Deer invited to meet with new Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jeremy Nixon regarding shelter
The City of Red Deer received an invitation on Monday to meet with newly appointed Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, Jeremy Nixon, to discuss next steps for the future shelter.At cit...
Oct 25, 2022