Category Archives: Red Deer

Council approves switching parking operations to tax-supported model
Following the realization that the city's downtown parkade is experiencing significant challenges in remaining self-supported, Red Deer city council has approved a change of direction to address the s...
Feb 18, 2021

Wastewater utility rates to go up to cover budget oversight
Red Deer city council has taken steps to help address concerns over the Wastewater Treatment Plant's ability to accommodate a growing volume of biosolids.On Tuesday, council authorized a one-time tran...
Feb 18, 2021

Virtual convention underway for central Alberta teachers
The 2021 Central Alberta Teachers' Convention goes today and tomorrow in a virtual-only format.Teachers will not only have access to live events, but also pre-recorded sessions available for viewing t...
Feb 18, 2021

Innisfail residents can apply for new Fee Assistance Program
In January of this year, the Town of Innisfail launched the new Fee Assistance Program providing up to $200 for each eligible resident to be used towards activity fees or membership costs. Town offici...
Feb 17, 2021

Olds RCMP seek info regarding burnt-out truck
Olds RCMP are seeking information regarding an abandoned, burnt-out truck found north of town last weekend. Police say the black four-door Chevrolet truck was located at the intersection of Township 3...
Feb 17, 2021

Post pounder stolen from Innisfail business
On February 12, Innisfail RCMP responded to a report of a theft of a Wheatheart Renegade 13 horsepower heavy hitter hydraulic post pounder from a business in Innisfail. Police say the suspect vehicle,...
Feb 17, 2021

Red Deer man charged for drug possession and trafficking
A Red Deer man faces several drug possession and trafficking related charges. Late last month, Red Deer RCMP's Crime Reduction Team was conducting an investigation of a stolen vehicle when they locate...
Feb 17, 2021

Red Deer with 454 active COVID-19 cases
Alberta confirmed 277 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.That's out of 7,476 test results over the past 24 hours for a positivity rate of about 3.7 per cent.The number of active cases across the provi...
Feb 17, 2021

RCMP 'name the puppy' contest is back
INNISFAIL, AB - Peter? Paul? Power?Those could be the names of Canada's future RCMP police dogs.The Police Dog Service Training Centre is asking young Canada to suggest names for 13 German shepherd pu...
Feb 17, 2021

City council affirms need for consultation on coal mining policy changes
Red Deer city council has unanimously approved sending a letter to the provincial government requesting that broad consultation be conducted before any future changes are made to Alberta's coal mining...
Feb 17, 2021