Category Archives: Red Deer
Man sentenced to 11 years, four months in fatal Lacombe shooting
A man charged in a fatal Lacombe shooting two years ago has been sentenced to 11 years and four months in jail.However, Tyler John Campbell, 29, was also given 642 days credit for time already spent b...
Jan 20, 2022
Only optimism going forward for mayor of Red Deer County
Entering into 2022, the glass is way more than half full for Mayor Jim Wood of Red Deer County."I would say that optimism coming forward into 2022 is extremely high," said Mayor Wood.While 2021 brough...
Jan 20, 2022
Temporary hours for Advanced Ambulatory Care Service in Sylvan Lake
The Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) will be temporarily closed during the day on January 20, 2022 due to a gap in physician coverage. The Service will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to...
Jan 20, 2022
RDP extends online learning to Feb. 27
Red Deer Polytechnic is keeping most students out of the classroom until at least Feb. 27.Announced in December, the school was to begin its winter term online, with a plan to return to campus Jan. 24...
Jan 19, 2022
Active COVID cases in Red Deer take first significant 5th wave 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: 1,101 (+12)ICU admissions: 108 (+4)People ...
Jan 19, 2022
Council approves rezoning of Red Deer Polytechnic; more commercial uses allowed
Red Deer city council approved unanimously this week, a Land Use Bylaw for the Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) area, rezoning it into a Post-Secondary Institution (PSI) District.Council passed second and t...
Jan 19, 2022
Contributions to local utility stability recognized
The North Red Deer Regional Wastewater Services Commission (NRDRWWSC) and North Red Deer River Water Services Commission (NRDRWSC) are recognizing several outgoing directors for their contributions to...
Jan 19, 2022
Red Deer approves two-year extension of temporary shelter; questions overdose prevention site
Following a public hearing at Monday's council meeting, Red Deer city council approved a Land Use Bylaw amendment to continue operating the temporary shelter at Cannery Row for another two years, unti...
Jan 18, 2022
COVID hospitalizations still rising, Dr. Hinshaw announces fourth doses
Today's COVID statistics are below...With the number of COVID patients in hospital and ICU rising, the province's chief medical officer of health warned Albertans of the effects that has on the entire...
Jan 18, 2022
Town of Ponoka snow and ice control update
Following Monday's snowfall, Town of Ponoka operations staff are busy clearing drifted snow Tuesday, as well as sanding and salting roadways throughout the community. Town officials say crews also con...
Jan 18, 2022