Sentencing has been set for a man charged in a central Alberta homicide over two-and-a-half years ago. Kieran Keith Lightning, 22, is scheduled for sentencing in Wetaskiwin Court of King's Bench on Jan. 21, 2025. The date was set following his jury trial in Wetaskiwin Dec. 9-20, 2024. Lightning is charged with second-d...

A jury trial has been scheduled for a Sundre, AB, man charged with non-capital murder in connection to a 48-year-old cold case. Ronald James Edwards, 75, is scheduled for a jury trial in Calgary Court of King's Bench from June 3-20, 2025. Edwards is accused in the murder of Pauline Brazeau, a young Métis woman a...

A Red Deer man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant and arrested by Cold Lake RCMP this summer has been sentenced to three years in jail. Leonard Roy McGillis, 60, was sentenced in Cold Lake Court of Justice on Dec. 18, 2024, after being convicted on counts of housebreaking with intent, threats causing death or bodily harm,...

The financial cushion of the Red Deer River Naturalists (RDRN) is now $500,000 larger thanks to a generous donation to its endowment fund, the Red Deer River Naturalists Fund for Nature. The RDRN endowment fund was opened with the Community Foundation of Central Alberta (CFCAB) in 2021 and provides a stable financial r...

Town of Sylvan Lake has modified holiday hours between December 23 and January 1. The affected dates are listed below:Municipal Government BuildingDecember 24 - 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.December 25 - ClosedDecember 26 - ClosedJanuary 1 - ClosedNexSource CentreDecember 24 - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.December 25 - ClosedDecember...

A Sylvan Lake resident has plead guilty to three charges related to an attempted vehicle theft that occurred near a local restaurant in January this year. On Dec. 20, 2024, in the Red Deer Court of Justice, Rustin Goettsch, 38, plead guilty to: Failure or refusal to comply with demandTaking a motor vehicle without cons...

The Community Foundation of Central Alberta is pleased to announce the recipients of the Sylvan Lake Community Endowment Fund Awards for 2024. This year, four agencies working to support Sylvan Lake residents received a total of $13,600 in grants.Bethany Care Foundation received $1,600 for sensory equipment for Bethany...

A man accused of assaulting a senior at a Didsbury care home has been found not guilty.Maximino Garcia, who is now 50, was found not guilty following a trial on Oct. 3, 2024 in Didsbury Provincial Court.It was said by police in November 2023 that the alleged actions had occurred between September 2021 and August 2022. ...

Red Deer RCMP advise the public that early this morning, members were conducting an investigation on Alberts Close. Despite the heavy police presence, there is no ongoing risk to the public, police report. RCMP are expected to provide more details about the investigation in the future and may be on the scene throughout...

The Alberta RCMP is alerting the public of poor driving conditions on the QEII Highway between Red Deer and Leduc. This morning police responded to multiple collisions including a jack knifed semi-trailer near Highway 616 and a spun out car near Glen Park Road. Police say icy patches are contributing to the poor road c...

Red Deer Polytechnic has been ranked among the top culinary schools in the country.On Friday the organization announced they were ranked 17th among the best culinary schools in Canada by University Magazine."We are proud to be acknowledged across the nation for our dynamic culinary programming," says Garnett ...

The Town of Ponoka will begin picking up compostable Christmas trees on January 21, 2025.The Town will make one pass down each back alley in Ponoka to pick up trees that have been placed outside for collection.Residents are asked to have their tree outside and ready for pick up no later than Monday, January 20. Residen...

The City of Red Deer is alerting the public to a schedule change to cart collection through the Christmas holiday.The City says Wednesday cart collection will change to accomodate the Christmas Day and New Year's Day statutory holidays.As a result, those in the neighbourhoods of Bower, Inglewood, Ironstone, Evergreen, ...

Red Deer RCMP has a new supervisor for its Downtown Patrol Unit, Cpl. Samuel Holm. Holm now supervises a team of five RCMP officers and two community peace officers that do proactive enforcement and community engagement downtown. "We're doing less of the responding to calls and more of the proactive driving around...

The Town of Sylvan Lake says the lake rink will open on Friday.The rink, which is located just east of the pier, will officially open on Dec. 20, at 4 p.m. The gates will be open for parking near the rink and all other community rinks are also open.They encourage everyone to have fun but say the ice safety is only moni...

A jury trial has been scheduled for one of two people charged in a Red Deer homicide earlier this year. Lance Michael Bilsky, 46, of Red Deer, is scheduled for a jury trial in Red Deer Court of King's Bench from Sept. 15-Oct. 3, 2025. His co-accused, Corey Duane Archer, 47, also of Red Deer, sees his matter return to R...

An Innisfail man is facing multiple charges after an alleged stabbing incident that occurred at a Red Deer business on 22nd Street earlier this week. On Sunday Dec. 15, 2024, at 12:14 p.m., police responded to the business after Lane McCharles, 33, allegedly entered the facility with a knife, stabbed a staff member in ...

Alberta Health Services has announced upcoming temporary closures to the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre Emergency Department.Officials with AHS say, due to a temporary gap in physician coverage the Emergency Department will be closed at various times between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.Wednesday, Dec. 25 from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m...

First grade students at G. H. Dawe School were treated to a special presentation from wildlife photographer and biologist Jason Bantle, after they created art works inspired by one of his photos of Banff's most famous grizzly, The Boss. On Dec. 18, Bantle sat down with the class and answered all the questions they had ...

A Ponoka man accused of human trafficking and sexual assault is scheduled for sentencing on some of his matters next year. Christopher Becks, 38, is scheduled for sentencing in Edmonton Court of King's Bench on March 5, 2025. His matters for sentencing include charges of trafficking of a person under the age of eightee...

The Town of Sylvan Lake has added an additional recycling pick up day to help households with holiday waste, and has shared guidelines on live Christmas tree disposal.The Public Works department will be picking up live Christmas trees from Jan. 6-17, 2025. If you are having your tree picked up, the town asks that you r...

Long awaited residential construction will soon be coming to Red Deer's Capstone neighbourhood.On Tuesday, Capstone announced the sale of 1.6-acres of land to Abbey Platinum Master Built, which marks a significant milestone in residential growth in the downtown area.The sale will now lead the way for the construction o...

Blackfalds RCMP have made an arrest in connection with a Nov. 11, robbery at the 7-11 in Blackfalds. On Dec. 17, 2024, Blackfalds RCMP General Investigations Section (GIS) and general duty members with the assistance of Sylvan Lake GIS and Innisfail GIS executed a search warrant at a residence in Red Deer.As a result o...

The Red Deer District Chamber is reaffirming its commitment to finding a solution for homelessness in the community following the City's latest Point in Time (PiT) homeless count. According to the count, there are now at least 766 people experiencing homelessness in Red Deer, which is more than double the reported 334 ...

With Red Deer under a 10-15 cm snowfall warning for Dec. 18, Canada Post is asking residents of the area to help minimize risk to their employees as they deliver your mail by keeping sidewalks and stairs clear. Tips to keep your home safe for postal and delivery workers:Remove snow and ice from your walkways, driveway,...

A former Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) trustee has once again been ruled against in relation to the second half of the judicial review she filed against the school division. Monique LaGrange was ruled against by Justice Cheryl Arcand-Kootenay on the first part of the judicial review in November. The ruling...

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a snowfall warning for the City of Red Deer and areas in Red Deer County, Stettler County, Lacombe County and Ponoka County. Heavy snowfall is expected tonight, December 17, and tomorrow, with total amounts potentially reaching 10-15 cm. ECCC says the snow will be...

The holiday season is here and it's time to celebrate with some festive skating fun at the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54 Street). Residents are encouraged to gather on Sunday, Dec. 22, for a Holly Jolly Public Skate, described as a cheerful event for all ages. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 to 7 p...