Category Archives: Red Deer
Elnora man charged in double fatal crash near Trochu
Three Hills RCMP have arrested and charged a male in connection with a motor vehicle collision on June 17, 2022, which resulted in two fatalities. Richard Douglas Bell, 42, of Elnora, AB, has been cha...
Jun 19, 2022
NDP names official candidate for Red Deer-South in 2023 election
Michelle Baer, the City of Red Deer's solicitor, will be the Alberta NDP's candidate in Red Deer-South when the next election is called.That is scheduled for spring 2023. Currently, Red Deer-South is ...
Jun 18, 2022
Two people killed in crash near Trochu
Sadly, two people have died following a motor vehicle collision in central Alberta.RCMP say it was about 10 p.m. on June 17 when the crash occurred on Highway 21, just north of Trochu -- about 90 km s...
Jun 18, 2022
National Indigenous Peoples Day and annual pow wow mark important week for Red Deerians and local Indigenous community
The week upcoming will be one of both celebration and grieving for Red Deer's Indigenous community, plus the rest of the public who decides to partake in events taking place.On Monday, the Waskasoo Se...
Jun 18, 2022
City releases new permanent shelter 'What we Heard' report
The City of Red Deer has released its latest What We Heard Report, pertaining to the ongoing matter of finding the right location for a permanent shelter.The permanent shelter is to be a $7 million pr...
Jun 18, 2022
Norwegian Laft Hus Society says 'Tusen takk' at 35th annual festival
"Hvordan gr det med deg?" That's "How are you?" in Norwegian, and it's probably what volunteers with Red Deer's Norwegian Laft Hus Society were saying to the hundreds who attended their 35th annual fe...
Jun 18, 2022
SUV driven into Red Deer pharmacy, one injured
A Ford Explorer SUV was driven into the Sproule's Mountview IDA pharmacy in Red Deer Saturday morning. The incident occurred just before 10 a.m. at the business which is located at the corner of 39 St...
Jun 18, 2022
The Lending Cupboard's Dawna Morey to retire after 7 years at helm
Dawna Morey, executive director of Red Deer's The Lending Cupboard (TLC), which lends out medical equipment with little to no barriers, is retiring.Morey, 68, has helmed the organization for seven yea...
Jun 18, 2022
Hockey heroes Straschnitzki & Wickenheiser give ringing endorsement to The Lending Cupboard
Two very high-profile athletes, bonded by an unwanted friendship of terrible circumstances, shared glimpses into their inspiring lives Thursday night, at An Evening with The Lending Cupboard. Hockey H...
Jun 17, 2022
Man injured after apparent shooting in Sylvan Lake
RCMP in Sylvan Lake are seeking information about two suspects believed to be involved in a shooting Thursday night, which they're also calling a targeted attack.RCMP say members received a report at ...
Jun 17, 2022