Category Archives: Red Deer
Should the Lacombe Farmers' Market move downtown?
The Lacombe Farmers' Market is thinking of moving to the streets of downtown this summer.President of the market Ryan Klassen and Manager Chris Kutryk presented their ideas to Lacombe city council thi...
Jan 30, 2022
DynaLIFE to begin providing community lab services across Alberta July 1
Alberta Health Services says in a release that it has reached an agreement with Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) on a contract for DynaLIFE Medical Labs to deliver community laboratory services ac...
Jan 29, 2022
Golden Circle announces new executive director
The Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre in Red Deer has named a new executive director.Amber Mack takes over from Monica Morrison, effective Feb. 8.Morrison has served as executive director for more ...
Jan 29, 2022
Olds RCMP investigate arson
Mounties in Olds are asking for the public's help with any information regarding a fire believed to be deliberately set this week.On Jan. 27, just before 8:00 p.m., Olds RCMP responded to a report of ...
Jan 28, 2022
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools seek parent and staff stakeholder feedback in sessions
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) is advancing in its new middle school construction and wants to hear from parents and staff stakeholders for feedback.To prepare for the opening of St. Loren...
Jan 28, 2022
Olds RCMP seek assistance in identifying suspect in residential break and enter
Olds RCMP are looking for a suspect allegedly caught robbing a homeowner's garage during the night. On Jan. 26, Olds RCMP responded to a break and enter at a residence in the Hawthorne area that occur...
Jan 28, 2022
Rally in support of truckers planned for Lacombe
A Lacombe County woman is trying to rally the community together in support of truckers making their way into Ottawa this weekend in opposition of vaccine mandates.Melissa Jukic says she is organizing...
Jan 28, 2022
Red Deer records first COVID death since early December, local active cases down 25% this week
PROVINCIAL NUMBERS*Numbers are up to date as of previous day's end. Numbers in parentheses represent a one-day change unless otherwise notedHospitalizations: 1,496 (+27)ICU admissions: 105 (-1)Deaths:...
Jan 28, 2022
Town of Ponoka snow and ice control update
Snow removal operations on residential roadways is underway in the Town of Ponoka this week, starting in Zone 3 - Central District. To see a Snow Removal Zone Map, please visit www.ponoka.ca/p/snow-ic...
Jan 28, 2022
Trial dates set for organizers of 'No more lockdowns Rodeo' near Bowden
The organizers of an anti-lockdown rodeo held near Bowden last spring are scheduled for trial this fall.Tyler and Gail Northcott, both of Bowden, are scheduled for trial in Red Deer provincial court f...
Jan 28, 2022