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Local briefs - May 21

Local briefs - May 21

Red Deer City RCMP nabbed a variety of drugs during a home search on Wednesday.
Gravel on street grates on cyclist

Gravel on street grates on cyclist

A Red Deer cyclist who was “catapulted” over his handlebars after braking and skidding on loose gravel on 55th Street is accusing the City of Red Deer of giving short shrift to cyclists.
Truck catches on fire

Truck catches on fire

Fire crews were called out to Chiles Industrial Park on the north end of Red Deer on Thursday afternoon after a pickup truck caught fire inside a building bay.

Baumgarte wants appeal in kidnapping, sex assault conviction

Convicted kidnapper Gerard John Baumgarte has filed a notice of appeal.

Market pitched for site

The Red Deer Downtown Business Association is offering residents a new way to fuel up on fresh, local food.
Pimm won’t run again for council

Pimm won’t run again for council

Coun. Larry Pimm, who last spent the bulk of the last three decades on Red Deer city council, has announced he won’t be seeking re-election.

Victims taking stock

While officials wrapped up their on-site investigation at the soot-smeared corner of a Sylvan Lake neighbourhood on Thursday afternoon, those whose houses were vapourized in a firestorm earlier this week were beginning to take stock.
Pickup truck catches fire inside Red Deer industrial park building

Pickup truck catches fire inside Red Deer industrial park building

Fire crews were called out to Chiles Industrial Park on the north end of Red Deer Thursday afternoon after a pickup truck caught fire inside a building bay.
Police seek suspect facing asault and weapon charges

Police seek suspect facing asault and weapon charges

Red Deer police are asking for the public’s help in tracking down 27-year-old Victor Snell, a suspect wanted on more than a dozen charges.

Red Deer police seize pot, mushrooms, cash in warrant execution

Red Deer City RCMP nabbed a variety of drugs during a home search Wednesday.