Local News
Red Deer man honoured for brave, selfless act during blaze
All Jason Germain wanted was a hero’s kiss from his wife.
To be honoured by the Red Deer Emergency Services for saving another man’s life on April 29 was just a bonus. READ
County considers allowing more campgrounds
Agricultural landowners may be allowed to open their own campgrounds in Red Deer County. READ
‘Coincidence’ accused in killing was nearby night of shooting
Coincidence not murder brought him to the same Inglewood neighbourhood where a rival drug dealer was gunned down in the middle of the night nearly three years ago, testified the Red Deer man charged with ordering the gangland hit. READ
City ceases use of controversial pigeon pest-control chemical
The City of Red Deer announced Tuesday it will no longer use a controversial pesticide to keep pigeons away from the downtown bus terminal. READ
Downtown Red Deer building on federal asbestos list
A downtown Red Deer structure is on the list of more than 300 federal government buildings that contain asbestos. READ
Red Deer man handed 10-year sentence for armed robbery
A 48-year-old Red Deer man has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars for his part in the armed robbery of an Olds Rexall drugstore last year. READ
Suspicious package put Red Deer police on high alert
A suspicious looking package containing magazines kept Red Deer City RCMP busy for hours in Southpointe Common on Monday. READ
Sylvan Lake man faces charge of assault with a weapon
A charge of assault with weapon is pending against a Sylvan Lake man who was involved in heated argument that turned physical on Friday. READ
Ideal conditions at start of Woody's RV World Marathon give way to heat at finish
Perfect conditions greeted 1,500 eager runners at this year’s successful Woody’s RV World Marathon, half marathon and 10-km run on Sunday morning. READ
Local girl among 20 finalists in Gap’s Casting Call contest
An eight-year-old Red Deer girl may soon be the face of Gap. Lynisha Geary, a Grade 3 student at Holy Family School in Red Deer smiled her way to the finals for the chance to be featured in a fall advertising campaign for the famous clothing company. READ
ATV fatality mars relatively quiet Victoria Day long weekend
Despite more compliance, officers were kept busy during the Victoria Day long weekend as campers and recreationalists flocked to Central Alberta’s West Country. READ
Montana board rejects Ronald Smith's clemency bid
CALGARY — A Canadian on death row in Montana for killing two men 30 years ago was dealt a major blow Monday in his bid to avoid execution. The Montana Board of Pardons and Paroles is recommending against allowing Ronald Smith to live out the rest of his life at the state prison — despite his emotional apology from Smith at his clemency hearing earlier this month. READ
Rally demands harsher sentences for drunk driving causing death
People can no longer turn a blind eye, says Darren Keeler, the organizer of a Red Deer rally that will urge harsher sentences for fatal drunk driving. READ
Red Cross volunteer offers helping hand in times of need
He is no stranger to the aftermath of mass destruction caused by emergencies or disasters. But Garry Jacobs carries on with his 20-year stint as a volunteer with the Canadian Red Cross in Red Deer. READ
SPCA garage sale caters to bargain hunters, supporters alike
One of Central Alberta’s largest garage sales will give bargain hunters the opportunity to browse through 90 tables of treasures coming up this weekend. READ
Thousands attend opening day of Red Deer public market
A brisk morning on the start of May long weekend didn’t stop thousands from coverging downtown for the first day of the Red Deer Public Market on Saturday. READ
Five Central Alberta educators honoured for excellence
Five Central Alberta educators went above the call of duty and received a provincial teaching award for their efforts. The 2012 Excellence in Teaching Awards honouring some of education’s best leaders were announced on Friday. READ
What makes a runner?
I used to think people who ran marathons were a few beers short of a six-pack. Seriously, who would run 42 km on purpose? That’s the equivalent of running to Sylvan Lake and back. And that’s just on race day. READ
Boys walk to combat grandfather’s MS
When Hunter Fleck of Red Deer was four years old, he came across a pamphlet advertising the Multiple Sclerosis Society’s annual nationwide walk. READ
Trades education on display at RDC on Thursday
The public are invited to Red Deer College on Thursday to learn about new and existing trades and manufacturing technologies programs. READ
