Category Archives: Red Deer

Missing: Isaiah Okeynan, 25, of Wetaskiwin
Wetaskiwin RCMP say Isaiah Okeynan has been located safe and sound.
Jul 13, 2021

Blue-green algae bloom advisory issued for Alix Lake
Officials with Alberta Health Services (AHS) say a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom has been identified in areas of Alix Lake. Residents living near the shores of this lake, as well as visitors ...
Jul 13, 2021

Red Deer down to 15 active COVID cases
There are now 15 active cases of coronavirus in Red Deer, down two from Monday.According to the latest update from Alberta Health, recoveries now total 5,723 - up two from Monday, while the number of ...
Jul 13, 2021

Wolf Creek Public Schools appoints new assistant transportation manager
Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rod Mercer as the district's new WCPS Assistant Transportation Manager."I am excited with the skill set that Rod brings to us...
Jul 13, 2021

Ponoka citizens invited to apply for new council advisory committee positions
Following a review and restructuring of its Council Advisory Boards and Committees, the Town of Ponoka is inviting citizens who want to actively engage in their community to serve as volunteers on the...
Jul 13, 2021

Car vs train collision claims life of Ponoka woman
A 26-year-old woman from Ponoka is dead following a collision between a car and a train on Monday afternoon.It happened shortly before 3:44 p.m., when Ponoka RCMP were dispatched to the scene on Twp. ...
Jul 13, 2021

Sylvan Lake girls donate cash from lemonade stand to local charity
Two young girls from Sylvan Lake took it upon themselves last week to offer their fellow residents a break from the heat while raising money for a charitable cause.Kali and Kaydi Dyke, aged 7 and 6 re...
Jul 13, 2021

Jury trial for Rocky Mountain House man charged in campground shooting
A jury trial is scheduled to take place next year for a Rocky Mountain House man charged in a campground shooting two years ago.Edward Allister McKenzie, 22, is scheduled to go to trial in Red Deer Co...
Jul 13, 2021

Head-on collision claims life of Red Deer man
Blackfalds RCMP are investigating a fatal head-on collision near Red Deer Sunday afternoon.It happened shortly before 4:20 p.m. when Blackfalds RCMP, EMS, and Red Deer County Fire and Patrol responded...
Jul 12, 2021

Alberta adds just 90 COVID-19 cases, 0 deaths over three days
Red Deer now has 17 active cases of COVID-19, down two from last Friday's reported total.Recoveries are listed at 5,721 as Red Deer added just one new COVID case over the last three days for a total o...
Jul 12, 2021