Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer nears record with 544 active COVID cases, Alberta sees third-highest daily increase
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Red Deer has surged back past the 500-mark.Thursday's numbers from the province show 544 active cases in the city, up 61 from Tuesday's total of 483 (updated loc...
Apr 22, 2021
Don Holloway, honoured Korean War veteran, passes away
A well known local Korean War veteran has passed away. Don Holloway died peacefully April 13 at the age of 88 with his wife by his side. Holloway was Red Deer's 2020 Honourary Senior Citizen of the ye...
Apr 22, 2021
Local MPs pleased with Conservative climate change plan
The Conservative MP for Red Deer - Lacombe says central Alberta stands to benefit from his party's proposed new climate change plan.Blaine Calkins says the plan would scrap the current federal carbon ...
Apr 22, 2021
COVID outbreak at Bowden Institution
Mass testing and contact tracing is underway for staff and inmates at the Bowden Institution after a COVID-19 outbreak was declared at the facility on April 18.Officials with Correctional Service of C...
Apr 22, 2021
March another big month for Red Deer home sales
March was another outstanding month for home sales in Red Deer. The latest numbers from the Central Alberta Realtors Association show 181 residential units were sold in the city last month, nearly dou...
Apr 21, 2021
Town of Innisfail introduces Skatepark Ambassador Program for local youth
Local youth and young adults in Innisfial aged 13-25 are being encouraged to register for a program, facilitated by Academy Skateboard Collective, that will be the first of its kind in Canada.Particip...
Apr 21, 2021
RDC’s Alternative Energy Initiative recognized nationally as a leader in sustainability
Red Deer College has been recognized by Clean50 for its use of sustainable technologies to provide learning and research opportunities for students, faculty and industry partners, as well as to reduce...
Apr 21, 2021
Preliminary hearing scheduled for man charged in Ponoka homicide
A two-day preliminary hearing will take place this fall for a Ponoka man charged in a homicide last year.Ryan Jake Applegarth, 28, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 26-year-old Chan...
Apr 21, 2021
Trial set for woman charged in Red Deer anti-racism rally incident
A trial date has been set for a Calgary woman charged following an altercation at an anti-racism event in Red Deer last summer.Taylor Michelle McNallie, 30, will go to trial on Nov. 3, 2021, after a n...
Apr 21, 2021
Lacombe County launching lead testing program
Lacombe County will launch a lead testing program this summer to ensure residents have safe drinking water in their homes and businesses. County officials say this program is in response to updated gu...
Apr 21, 2021