Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer's COVID-19 assessment centre closed; testing moved to mobile unit
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has announced that Red Deer's COVID-19 assessment centre (1780 49 Ave) is now closed and testing is available at a mobile unit located at 28 Michener Street. Officials sa...
Jun 27, 2022
OH&S investigating accidental death in Ponoka
Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) is investigating after the death of a woman in Ponoka Sunday night.On June 26, 2022, at approximately 7:09 p.m., Ponoka RCMP were dispatched to the Ponoka S...
Jun 27, 2022
Wild Rose School Division requests meeting with Health Minister regarding student mental health
The Wild Rose School Division has sent a letter to the Minister of Health requesting a meeting to discuss the accessibility of mental health services in their communities. The letter, created June 6 a...
Jun 26, 2022
WATCH: 75th Red Deer Highland Games a celebration of Scottish culture
The 75th Red Deer Highland Games made their grand return on Saturday, after two years off.Taking place at the Harvard Business Park near Red Deer Airport in Springbrook, the event was very well-attend...
Jun 25, 2022
Pair convicted in Castor triple murder have parole eligibility reverted to 25 years
Two men convicted in the slayings of three family members in central Alberta nine years ago have again had their parole eligibility changed.In 2013, Joshua Frank and Jason Klaus killed Klaus's father,...
Jun 25, 2022
Two Red Deerians arrested in Saskatchewan face laundry list of charges
A pair of Red Deer residents have been arrested in Rosetown, Saskatchewan, and face numerous charges.It was at 6:30 a.m. on June 21, RCMP say, when a report came in about a group of suspicious vehicle...
Jun 25, 2022
Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr endorses UCP leadership candidate
A central Alberta MLA is offering his endorsement to Travis Toews's campaign for leadership of the United Conservative Party.Ron Orr, MLA for Lacombe-Ponoka, and Minister of Culture and Status of Wome...
Jun 25, 2022
Red Deer's Shalom Counselling Centre breaks ground on new facility
Red Deer's Shalom Counselling Centre held a sod turning ceremony on Friday for their new facility being built.The Centre (5515 27 Ave) is a faith-based charity since 1999 that provides professional an...
Jun 24, 2022
Council begins outlining list of site criteria for permanent shelter
A list of five criteria to be considered in the development of a site evaluation matrix were outlined during a special meeting of Red Deer city council on Friday.Ability to acquire siteAdequate sizeHo...
Jun 24, 2022
Three youth charged after airsoft gun shootings in Rimbey this week
Three youth are facing charges after a trio of students were fired at by individuals with airsoft guns in Rimbey this week. On June 22, 2022 at 3:30 p.m., Rimbey RCMP received a report of youths disch...
Jun 24, 2022