Category Archives: Red Deer

Missing: Kenneth Schauer, 45, of Red Deer County
On Aug. 4, Blackfalds RCMP said 45-year-old Kenneth Schauer, reported missing August 3, has been located, and is safe.
Aug 04, 2022

New Town of Sylvan Lake CAO hired
Following a nation-wide search, the Town of Sylvan Lake has announced a new CAO.Town officials say the best candidate turned out to be in their own backyard. Council has chosen Sean Durkin to fill the...
Aug 03, 2022

Ponoka RCMP seek assistance in locating male wanted for aggravated assault
Ponoka RCMP advise that Ryken Rairdan is in police custody. "Thank-you to the media and public for assisting police in this matter." - Ponoka RCMP.
Aug 03, 2022

Attempted theft of copper wire causes power outages in Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP are investigating an attempted theft of copper wire that occurred on Aug. 1, 2022 at approximately 4:30 a.m. Mounties say an underground electrical enclosure near Bremner Avenue and the ...
Aug 02, 2022

Red Deer-lead rescue team share journey back from second round in Ukraine
A group of Red Deerians who completed two trips to Ukraine are reminding others that the war is far from over."I think the problem right now is there's that 'because it's no longer the top story of th...
Aug 02, 2022

Temporary road closures in Ponoka
Officials with the Town of Ponoka have advised of a temporary road closure starting August 2, 2022, on 56 Avenue between 50 Street and 51 Street as crews conduct underground maintenance. The road clos...
Aug 02, 2022

SMARTstart entrepreneurial training program returns for central Alberta
Community Futures Central Alberta (CFCA) is now accepting applications for the SMARTstart program's second year, offering support towards entrepreneurs and start-up businesses. The award-winning entre...
Aug 02, 2022

Up to softball-sized hail reported in Markerville and Innisfail areas during August 1st storm
Fortunately there are no reports of injuries so far following an active day of severe weather in many parts of central Alberta on Monday.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, reports of ...
Aug 02, 2022

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, Tornado Watches remain for parts of central Alberta
7:58 PM MDT Monday 01 August 2022 Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for: Lacombe Co. near Eckville Lacombe Co. near Lacombe Blackfalds and Bentley Red Deer Co. near Sylvan Lake and Stephansson Hou...
Aug 01, 2022

Avian Flu confirmed in County of Stettler
The County of Stettler says the presence of Avian Influenza has been confirmed in the region by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).The affected flock is within the County of Stettler and was i...
Jul 31, 2022