Paramedics/Fire

Barn destroyed in fire near Pine Lake

A barn has been destroyed but thankfully no injuries following a farm fire in the Pine Lake area on Thursday.Red Deer County Fire Inspector Scott Tuton says crews were called out to the structure fire...

May 28, 2020

Red Deer County lifts fire restrictions

As of 14:00 (2:00 PM) today, Red Deer County Fire Services is lifting the fire restriction set on May 15, 2020. Fire permits are required for all open fires within the County. Permits are now availabl...

May 19, 2020

Man dies after crashing truck into river near Rimbey

One man is dead after a truck hit a bridge guardrail and rolled into a river southwest of Rimbey on Monday.On May 18 at 9:43 a.m., Rimbey RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision on Township Road ...

May 19, 2020

One dead, another seriously injured after Canadian Forces Snowbird plane crashes in B.C.

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - One member of the Canadian Armed Forces has died and another is injured after a Snowbird plane crashed in a residential area of Kamloops, B.C., on Sunday while on a cross-country tour...

Andrew Snook May 17, 2020 Canadian Forces Snowbird Captains Erik Temple, right, and Joel Wilson check out the crash scene of a Canadian Forces Snowbird plane in Kamloops, B.C. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)

Crews battle house fire in Rocky

At 5:10 a.m. Friday going into May Long Weekend, Clearwater Regional Fire Rescue Services received a call of a house fire in Rocky Mountain House on 59 Street Close.Three crews were quickly on scene a...

May 15, 2020

Understanding emergency preparedness more important now than ever

Knowing the risks in your neighbourhood, creating a family plan, and having a 72-hour emergency kit are the three most important steps to take in order to be prepared for an emergency.National Emergen...

May 05, 2020 A 72-hour emergency kit. (City of Red Deer)

One man dead amid flooding in northern Alberta

One person has died as a result of flooding in northern Alberta.Officials with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo said the death occurred near the Athabasca River near Fort McKay, about 60 kilo...

Apr 30, 2020

Fire restrictions now in effect for Red Deer County

As of 3:00 p.m. today (April 29), a restricted fire order is in effect for all of Red Deer County. A fast spring thaw has created dry conditions, which can lead to a fire growing out of control.The Co...

Apr 29, 2020

Lacombe County issues fire advisory

Effective today (April 29) there is a Fire Advisory in Lacombe County. Officials say the advisory will be in effect until all areas in Lacombe County receive substantial changes to the current dry con...

Apr 29, 2020

Red Deer mom say drive-bys and parades show human side of RCMP

A Red Deer family with close ties to the RCMP is thanking local members for spreading some joy on their young one's birthday.They say the moment was extra poignant given both the strain on the communi...

Apr 23, 2020