Category Archives: Red Deer
Major changes coming to testing, isolation and contact tracing for COVID-19 in Alberta
Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province's chief medical officer of health, announced Wednesday that as of Aug. 16, Albertans who test positive for COVID-19 will no longer be legally required to isolate, thoug...
Jul 28, 2021
Rocky Mountain House emergency room to remain open despite reported temporary closure Thursday
UPDATE: AHS says the gap in physician coverage has been filled, thus the emergency department will remain open Thursday from 9-1. "AHS is incredibly grateful to our physicians for going above and beyo...
Jul 28, 2021
Mural series livening up downtown Red Deer ahead of Meet the Street festival
Two downtown Red Deer alleys are set to wow and 'activate' the public.Fifteen murals are either complete or partially complete as part of a City of Red Deer initiative called the Meet the Street Arts ...
Jul 28, 2021
Whistle Stop owner, Pawlowskis have cases adjourned to Sept., AHS seeking jail time
CALGARY - Sentencing arguments for a Calgary pastor and his brother found guilty of contempt for deliberately violating COVID-19 health orders have been put over until September.Pastor Artur Pawlowski...
Jul 27, 2021
Active cases continue rise, Dr. Hinshaw urges vaccines for young people
Red Deer is up one to 13 active cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, according to the latest numbers from the province. The city added three new cases and two recoveries in the last 24 hours. Red Deer's d...
Jul 27, 2021
MISSING: Eric Gilchrist, 88, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP are asking for the public's assistance to locate a missing elderly man. 88-year-old Eric Gilchrist was reported missing July 27 by family concerned for his wellbeing. He was last seen ar...
Jul 27, 2021
MISSING: Jennifer Omeasoo, 39, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP are asking for the public's assistance to locate a missing woman.Jennifer Omeasoo, 39, was last seen around July 16. Police wish to locate Omeasoo to verify her well-being. Omeasoo is de...
Jul 27, 2021
City Councillor Buck Buchanan sanctioned for social media comment in January 2021
Red Deer City Councillor Buck Buchanan has been sanctioned by his council colleagues following a code of conduct investigation.The City of Red Deer first revealed in May that there was an ongoing code...
Jul 26, 2021
Ponoka man charged with fraud
A Ponoka man is facing several charges related to fraud.RCMP say it was July 18 when they entered into an investigation regarding a male allegedly breaching pre-existing conditions of his release.Duri...
Jul 26, 2021
Hospitalizations, ICU numbers down as active cases spike
Red Deer has 12 active cases of COVID-19, up three from Friday's update.Recoveries are listed at 5,743, up one, as Red Deer added four new COVID cases over the last three days for a total of 5,798.Red...
Jul 26, 2021