Category Archives: Red Deer
Harvesting delayed by cooler, wetter weather
Cool wet weather is to blame for varying delays in harvest activities this week across Alberta, according to the latest Crop Report.Even with the delays, however, 78 per cent of major crops are in the...
Sep 25, 2021
AHS calls Red Deer doctor's claims false and disappointing
A doctor working in the emergency department at Red Deer Regional Hospital is under fire for recent comments he made to members of the public.A video on Facebook shows what is purported to be Dr. Gary...
Sep 24, 2021
Suspected wanted Canada-wide arrested in Penhold
A central Alberta man is facing numerous charges following an incident involving police on Thursday.RCMP say it was just after 9 a.m. on Sept. 23 when they received a report from a concerned citizen a...
Sep 24, 2021
Red Deer with 14 COVID-linked deaths this month, AB up to 2,622 total
Red Deer now sits at 785 active cases of COVID-19, up 23 from Thursday, and up from 105 from a week ago. The increase comes after three straight days of declines.That's the highest active caseload in ...
Sep 24, 2021
Tickets on sale now for 47th Canadian Finals Rodeo
Tickets are now on sale for the 47th Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) November 3-7. Fans can take in any or all of the six performances that feature the best rodeo contestants competing in the final event ...
Sep 24, 2021
Man in 30s found bleeding in front of Red Deer City Hall
RCMP are investigating after a robbery and aggravated assault near Red Deer City Hall early Friday morning.Sgt. Jay Peden says members were dispatched to assist EMS downtown at about 6 a.m. on Sept. 2...
Sep 24, 2021
26th charity crop for the Central Alberta Foodgrains goes in the bin this weekend
The Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project (CAFGP) is getting ready to harvest their 26th charity canola crop.The 120 acres of canola will be taken off this Saturday, Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. This year'...
Sep 24, 2021
Ponoka RCMP investigate fatal hit and run
Ponoka RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a suspect vehicle and identifying its driver, following a fatal hit and run southeast of Ponoka early Friday morning. On Sept. 24 at 5:43 a.m. ...
Sep 24, 2021
Investigation into RCMP officer-involved shooting causing injury continues
On Sept. 21, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer's discharge of his service weapon during an encounter with a ...
Sep 24, 2021
"Political manipulation": RDP Poli. Sci. professor weighs in on equalization referendum question
Albertans will be answering two referendum questions when they vote in the municipal election on Oct.18.The first question asks: Do you want Alberta to adopt year-round Daylight Saving Time, which is ...
Sep 24, 2021