Category Archives: Local News
Fairview Clinic facing shortage, without doctors for 2 days
The Fairview Health Complex emergency department won't have an on-site physician for several days. Physician coverage wasn't able to be covered, and there won't be an on-site physician from 7:00 a.m. ...
Nov 04, 2024
Murray Sinclair, Truth and Reconciliation Chair, dies at 73
Murray Sinclair, the Anishinaabe senator and renowned Manitoba lawyer who led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, has passed away. Sinclair, who was born when Indigenous people did not yet have t...
Nov 04, 2024
Talks continue between Canada Post and workers' union
Canada Post says talks are continuing with the union that represents postal workers and neither side has given notice of a work stoppage. In a short statement Sunday, the Crown corporation said...
Nov 03, 2024
Portage College to Raise Treaty 6 Flag at St Paul Campus
On Monday, November 4, Portage College will host a Treaty 6 flag-raising ceremony at the St. Paul Campus, reaffirming the College's dedication to reconciliation and honouring Indigenous histories, cul...
Nov 02, 2024 Portage College St. Paul Campus
Multiple fatalities confirmed following collision north of Beaverlodge
Three people are dead after a highway crash involving three vehicles in northern Alberta. RCMP say the multi vehicle accident was reported shortly after 5:15 a.m. on Friday, northwest of Grande...
Nov 01, 2024
Red Deer's 'Toys for Tickets' Returns, Turning Fines into Gifts
The City of Red Deer's Annual 'Toys for Ticket's' returns to ensure no child goes without a toy for the holidays, with all donations going towards the Red Deer Christmas Bureau. Anyone who receives a ...
Nov 01, 2024 Red Deer's 'Toys for Tickets' poster (Photo Credits - City of Red Deer)
Maskwacis man wanted following Wetaskiwin stabbing
Wetaskiwin RCMP are currently searching for a man connected to a recent stabbing. On Oct, 28 2024, at approximately 12:00 a.m., Wetaskiwin RCMP responded to a 911 call of male that had been stabbed at...
Nov 01, 2024
Strathcona County Gears Up for Annual Pumpkin Drop for Muscular Dystrophy
The third annual Pumpkin Drop for Muscular Dystrophy takes place in Strathcona County at Fire Station Six. This event is part of the Emergency Services' fundraising those affected by Muscular Dystroph...
Nov 01, 2024 Strathcona County Pumpkin Drop for Muscular Dystrophy (Photo Credits - Strathcona County)
Vehicle recovered after being stolen in Sylvan Lake with 4 children inside
Children were in a vehicle when it was stolen in Sylvan Lake on Thursday, local RCMP say. The vehicle was stolen around 4 p.m. in the Reynolds Road area and the kids were found unharmed after. Police ...
Nov 01, 2024
Alberta Sheriffs' Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods unit expands into Red Deer
A new team of Alberta Sheriffs will soon work alongside police to target problem properties around the Red Deer region. The team of investigators will expand what's known as Safer Communities a...
Oct 31, 2024
