Category Archives: Red Deer
Ponoka lights shine into a brighter new year, says Mayor Ferguson
Christmas lights across the Town of Ponoka this year have become almost a light at the end of the tunnel for Mayor Kevin Ferguson."Christmas 2020 was the worst Christmas I have ever experienced," he s...
Jan 05, 2022
Red Deer with 460 active cases of COVID-19
Alberta Health is reporting 460 active cases of COVID-19 in Red Deer as of Jan. 3, up by 262 active cases last reported on Dec. 29, 2021.That brings the total number of coronavirus cases identified in...
Jan 04, 2022
Rimbey RCMP recover stolen vehicles and firearms
A Sylvan Lake man is facing numerous charges after police seized multiple firearms from a stolen motorhome in Rimbey on Monday.It happened on Jan. 3, at 2:00 am when Rimbey RCMP located a stolen vehic...
Jan 04, 2022
Innisfail Integrated Traffic Unit offers traffic safety tips for 2022
With 2021 in the rear view mirror, and 2022 now underway, the Innisfail Integrated Traffic Unit (ITU), would like to remind motorists that with freezing temperatures, it's important to adjust your dri...
Jan 04, 2022
Skating trail opens at Lions Centennial Park in Ponoka
The skating trail that winds through Lions Centennial Park in Ponoka is now open and ready for skaters. Town officials say this means citizens will once again be able to enjoy the Lions Centennial Par...
Jan 04, 2022
Snow clearing, sanding and salting underway in Ponoka
Town of Ponoka snow and ice control crews are busy clearing drifted snow, sanding and salting roadways throughout the community. Motorists are encouraged to slow down and drive for winter conditions. ...
Jan 04, 2022
Extreme Cold Warning back in place for Red Deer region
Meteorologists with Environment Canada say extremely cold wind chill values near -40 are expected to continue. Conditions are anticipated to moderate slightly during the day but overnight wind chill v...
Jan 04, 2022
Red Deer blaze destroys garage, damages duplex
Investigators are looking into the cause of fire that destroyed a garage and damaged a home in Red Deer's Kentwood neighbourhood Sunday night.Tyler Pelke, Deputy Chief, Red Deer Emergency Services (RD...
Jan 03, 2022
Olds RCMP respond to fire at Bowden hotel
An investigation is underway into the cause of a fire at an abandoned hotel in Bowden New Year's Eve.On Jan.1, just after midnight, Olds RCMP received a complaint of a fire at the abandoned Bowden Hot...
Jan 01, 2022
Red Deer RCMP lay charges in murder investigation
A local man has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of another man in Red Deer earlier this week.On Dec. 29, Red Deer RCMP responded to a homicide at an apartment on 55 Street i...
Jan 01, 2022