Category Archives: Red Deer
Reeve applauds Lacombe County's achievements in 2020
The reeve of Lacombe County is describing 2020 as an "in spite of" type of year.Paula Law says that despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the county was still able to accomplish quite a bit of good over the ...
Dec 23, 2020
Red Deer Legion receives funding support from federal government
Red Deer Legion Branch #35 stands to benefit from a funding boost announced this week by Veteran's Affairs Canada.Veterans Affairs says the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone, including...
Dec 23, 2020
RCMP seize $89,000 in stolen equipment from Ponoka County property
Roughly $89,000 worth of stolen property has been recovered by Alberta Mounties following a search warrant at a rural property in Ponoka County last week.Police say the search took place the evening o...
Dec 22, 2020
Local homeless to benefit from Lacombe boy's generosity
A local 12-year-old boy has embraced the spirit of giving this holiday season in support of those less fortunate in our community.Gabe Hultink, a Grade 7 student at cole Lacombe Junior High School, br...
Dec 22, 2020
Red Deer records third COVID-19 death
A third death has now been reported in relation to a COVID-19 outbreak at a seniors living facility in Red Deer.The death of a man in his sixties on Dec. 11 is linked to the outbreak at Points West Li...
Dec 22, 2020
Red Deer to receive 1,950 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Red Deer is set to receive its first doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday afternoon that the second shipment of 25,350 doses of the Pfizer vaccine has arrived in Alberta, ...
Dec 22, 2020
Blackfalds RCMP busy responding to collisions on area highways
Blackfalds RCMP says they responded this morning to several collisions throughout Highways 2, 2A, 11 and 11A. Police say road conditions are poor for travel an are asking motorists to "please avoid un...
Dec 22, 2020
Fresh look, high hopes for Volunteer Central
A fresh brand and website are hoped to help spur on a successful 2021 for Red Deer-based Volunteer Central.The non-profit organization has roughly 4,000 volunteers in its database and helps advertise ...
Dec 22, 2020
Bethany Collegeside nurse receives Hero of the Year award
The Alberta Continuing Care Association has named a Red Deer nurse one of its three recipients of the 2020 Hero of the Year award. Nicola Devoe, an LPN and 16-year staff member at Bethany Collegeside,...
Dec 22, 2020
MISSING: 25 y/o Kyler Corriveau from Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP are asking for the public's assistance to locate a missing 25-year-old man.Kyler Corriveau was last seen on Dec. 15 in Red Deer near the Dairy Queen on 50 Avenue. Police wish to locate h...
Dec 22, 2020