Category Archives: Red Deer
Community of Penhold loses long-time fire chief
Residents in the town of Penhold and beyond are taking the time to grieve the recent loss of an extraordinary member of the community.Long-time fire chief Jim Pendergast passed away on Nov. 8, after s...
Nov 17, 2021
Investigators looking into cause of Garden Heights house fire
Fortunately, nobody was hurt after an early morning house fire in Red Deer's Garden Heights neighbourhood on Wednesday.Deputy Chief Chris Kearns says crews received the call from the homeowner on Grov...
Nov 17, 2021
Ambulance dispatch and RCMP contract key focus areas for Red Deer at AUMA convention
The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) will be hosting its annual convention and trade show in-person this year, from Nov. 17-19, at the Edmonton Convention Centre.Last year's convention ...
Nov 17, 2021
Red Deer with 166 active cases of COVID-19, adds two more deaths
There are 166 active cases of COVID-19 in Red Deer, down 27 from Monday.Recoveries increased by 29 to 9,030 with the total number of cases identified in the city since the start of the pandemic now be...
Nov 16, 2021
2021 Agri-Trade Equipment Expo deemed a success
Agribusiness professionals, and top equipment manufacturers attended Alberta's largest agricultural event in Red Deer last week.From seed to harvest, Agri-Trade displays the latest equipment, showcase...
Nov 16, 2021
Sentencing delayed in fatal Lacombe shooting
New sentencing submissions were made in Red Deer provincial court today for a man charged in the fatal shooting of a young Ponoka man in Lacombe nearly two years ago.Tyler John Campbell, 29, is charge...
Nov 16, 2021
Town of Ponoka snow and ice control operations underway
With the arrival of icy winter conditions, Town of Ponoka snow and ice control crews are busy sanding and salting Town roadways throughout the community on Tuesday and clearing snow from drifted roadw...
Nov 16, 2021
Red Deer RCMP warn public of high risk offender
In the interest of public safety, Red Deer RCMP are issuing the following information and warning in regard to the release of Kasmier Francis Payou on Nov. 16, upon completion of his sentence, having ...
Nov 16, 2021
Bashaw RCMP investigate fatal collision
Bashaw RCMP are hoping someone may have information or may have witnessed a single vehicle collision that claimed the life of two people last week.On Nov. 9, at approximately 3:45 a.m., Bashaw RCMP wi...
Nov 16, 2021
School buses not operating in Clearview Public Schools Nov. 16
Based on the current and forecasted temperatures for severe weather conditions, school buses operated by Clearview Public Schools will not be in service on Tuesday, Nov. 16.Officials say the decision ...
Nov 16, 2021