Category Archives: Red Deer
Lacombe council approves utility rate increase, but has concerns if it's enough
Lacombe city council has approved a utility rate increase of 2.7 per cent each for water, wastewater and solid waste.The approval was given at Monday's council meeting, but concerns were raised if thi...
Jan 28, 2022
Lacombe council reaffirms funding committment for track and field facility at Lacombe Athletic Park
Lacombe city council reaffirmed its 2022 commitment to Phase 2 Expansion of the Lacombe Athletic Park Association's (LAPA) track and field facility at Monday's meeting. Phase 1 of the project began in...
Jan 28, 2022
Olds College named one of Canada's top research institutions
Olds College says it's proud to have recently been listed as one of Canada's top 50 research colleges. The honour is via a publication by Research Infosource Inc., with Olds College one of five Albert...
Jan 28, 2022
Mental health in a COVID world vital to keep tabs on: CMHA
In this pandemic world where it's still frowned upon to say you need a break from work to take a nap or go for a walk, it's also important to keep changing the narrative on mental health.That accordin...
Jan 28, 2022
Premier emphasizes reason for caution as some key COVID figures trend downward
Today's COVID data is below...Alberta's premier says there continues to be good news regarding the COVID situation in the province, but also reason for caution.Alberta recorded 14 COVID-19 deaths and ...
Jan 27, 2022
Suspects sought in alleged assault and robbery near Bower Ponds
Red Deer RCMP are asking the public for assistance in identifying three suspects involved in an alleged assault and robbery.On Jan. 18, at approximately 8:30 p.m., an adult male was walking southbound...
Jan 27, 2022
Red Deer Catholic shifts online for Grade 7-9 students at seven schools
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools has moved students in grades 7-9 at seven schools to online learning.The shift was implemented Jan. 24, with students slated to return on Feb. 3.Affected schools inc...
Jan 27, 2022
LOCATED: James Griffin, 61, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP say James Griffin has been located. RCMP said on Jan. 27 that he hadn't been in contact with family since Nov. 2021. They thank the public and media for their assistance.
Jan 27, 2022
Ponoka RCMP investigating serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 2
RCMP say road conditions are believed to have been a factor in a crash between a semi-trailer and a car on Wednesday afternoon.On Jan. 26, at 12:52 p.m., Ponoka RCMP were dispatched to a serious two v...
Jan 26, 2022
Hospitalizations now over 1,400 as active cases continue rapid drop
PROVINCIAL NUMBERS*Numbers are up to date as of previous day's end. Numbers in parentheses represent a one-day change unless otherwise notedHospitalizations: 1,418 (+41)ICU admissions: 109 (-2)Deaths:...
Jan 26, 2022