Category Archives: Red Deer
Bail denied for man charged in young Bowden mother's death
Bail has been denied for the man accused in the death of his girlfriend this spring, a young mother from Bowden.Ross Arran McInnes, 27, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 25-year-old ...
Jul 02, 2021
Record July 1 temperatures set in parts of central Alberta
Some parts of central Alberta saw record temperatures broken on Canada Day.According to meteorologists with Environment and Climate Change Canada, new record temperatures for July 1 were set in Breton...
Jul 02, 2021
Preliminary hearing set for central Alberta man charged in series of shootings
One of two men charged in a series of shootings west of Rocky Mountain House this spring, will see early next year if his case has enough evidence to go to trial.Keith Beaverbones, 28, is scheduled fo...
Jul 02, 2021
First-dose walk-in clinic open for youth born between 2004 and 2009
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is now offering first dose walk-in clinics for Albertans born between 2004 and 2009.Starting July 2, youth born in those years can receive their first dose of COVID-19 va...
Jul 02, 2021
Blue-green algae bloom advisory issued for Haunted Lake
Officials with Alberta Health Services (AHS) say a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom has been identified in areas of Haunted Lake near Alix. Residents living near the shores of this lake, as well...
Jul 01, 2021
Two new COVID deaths in Central Zone, Red Deer down to 23 active cases
There are now just 23 active cases of COVID-19 in Red Deer, according to the latest numbers released by Alberta Health on Wednesday. That's a decrease of six from Tuesday and the city's lowest total s...
Jun 30, 2021
Red Deer RCMP investigating local church break-in
Red Deer RCMP are seeking the public's help with any information regarding a break-in at a local church over the weekend.Cpl. Mike Evans says members were notified of the overnight break-in at St. Nic...
Jun 30, 2021
Fire restrictions now in effect for Red Deer County
As of 3:00 p.m. today, a restricted fire order is in effect for all of Red Deer County. The County requires that: All outdoor fires presently burning within Red Deer County whether set with permission...
Jun 30, 2021
Lacombe County launches Environmental Stewardship Award
Lacombe County has launched a new award designed to recognize a resident who practices environmental conservation and sustainability on their property.Any member of the public can nominate an individu...
Jun 30, 2021
Student artwork represents Orange Shirt Day
A Grade 9 student from St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School in Red Deer will soon have his artwork on display to represent Orange Shirt Day on September 30.Here is an explanation of Benjamin Eklund's artw...
Jun 30, 2021