Category Archives: Red Deer
Mounties investigate shooting at Ermineskin Cree Nation
Maskwacis RCMP are investigating after a man was dropped off at an area hospital suffering from a gunshot wound early Thursday morning.Mounties say it was at approximately 5:00 a.m. when the man was t...
May 13, 2021
Westerner Park CEO says City bailout gives taxpayers 'right level of assurance'
It's been a long haul for Westerner Park officials, says CEO Mike Olesen, a day after Red Deer city council approved a $22 million aid package. The bailout, which includes a $3 million operating grant...
May 13, 2021
Red Deer with 835 active COVID-19 cases
After a one-day blip on Wednesday, Red Deer's active COVID-19 case count was down again on Thursday. The latest numbers from the province show the city with 835 active cases, a drop of 23 over the pas...
May 13, 2021
Lacombe looking further into 'responsible' alcohol consumption in city parks
Another step forward has been taken in potentially allowing for the responsible consumption of alcohol in specific city parks in Lacombe.At committee meeting on May 3, members outlined what clarificat...
May 13, 2021
Habitat for Humanity launches $20,000 50/50 lotto
Habitat for Humanity Red Deer has launched its first ever 50/50 Lottery.The $20,000 sweepstakes won't last long with an early bird draw date of May 20. The final deadline is June 6, with a draw on Jun...
May 13, 2021
Red Deer Transit service gets an earlier start
Officials say Red Deer's early bird commuters will be pleased to know that city transit service will be returning to a 5:00 a.m. start for most routes next week.Starting May 17, many Red Deer Transit ...
May 13, 2021
Public Hearing for interim shelter site on May 25
Red Deer city council is seeking public feedback on a Land Use Bylaw amendment that would allow the city's interim homeless shelter to continue operating at its current location until May 31, 2022. Th...
May 13, 2021
Bowden Institution inmate dies from COVID-19 complications
The Correctional Service of Canada says an inmate at Bowden Institution died from apparent complications related to COVID-19. The inmate passed away May 11 and his next of kin have been notified. "As ...
May 13, 2021
RCMP investigating possible threat toward officers at Whistle Stop protest
Alberta RCMP say they are looking into the credibility of a potential threat toward officers who attended last weekend's anti-lockdown rally at the Whistle Stop Caf in Mirror. Mounties said in a relea...
May 13, 2021
Rocky Mountain House emergency room without a doctor tonight
The Rocky Mountain House Health Centre Complex's emergency department (ED) will be without a physician overnight tonight (Wednesday).The lack of coverage Alberta Health Services is being caused by ill...
May 12, 2021