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At 5:10 on Sunday (July 28), the Innisfail RCMP advised they were on scene of a serious motor vehicle collision on Range Road 25 at Township 350 in Red Deer County .

Traffic in all directions is being redirected while emergency workers respond and police investigate.

An update is expected. 

On July 28, at 1:45 a.m.,  the Ponoka RCMP received a report of a serious motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 2A and 57 Avenue in Ponoka.

Upon arrival, emergency crews observed that a pedestrian had been laying near the south bound lane of road surface was struck by a vehicle travelling from the north bound lane.

Initial reports indicated that the vehicle was travelling north on Hwy 2A.

The collision between the vehicle and pedestrian occurred when the vehicle overcorrected coming in contact with the pedestrian laying on the road surface.

The Corridor Community Gallery is seeking exhibition proposals from artists and groups representing diverse artistic practices and experience levels.  

The gallery is an informal space located on the lower level of the Recreation Centre (4501 47A Avenue) and provides a venue for the public to view art by local artists.  

Richard Ireland's eyes well up with tears as he gazes in silence towards his home and sees memories of a lifetime burnt to ashes.

The mayor of Jasper then leans over what remains of the small, cosy home he grew up in — a piece of a concrete wall — and says all he can think about is a framed photograph that was taken after his family moved in when he was two years old, lost somewhere in the rubble.

The City of Red Deer has introduced a new grant, encouraging local sport organizations to work together with social agencies to bring inclusive opportunities to Red Deer.

The Collaboration in Sport Fund will provide up to $50,000 in one-time funding for removing barriers and encouraging new ways of providing sport-based programming to underserved Red Deer residents.

A Treaty 6 flag was raised over the Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre facility, symbolizing a commitment to reconciliation.  

The flag was raised in front of the facility, marking the first time a Treaty 6 flag has permanently flown alongside the provincial and Canadian flags at an Alberta Health Services (AHS) facility.   

One-third of all structures in the townsite of Jasper are gone, burned to the ground in this week’s wildfire, officials confirmed Friday.

Premier Danielle Smith said there are 1,113 structures in the picturesque Rocky Mountain resort community.

She said Wednesday night’s wildfire destroyed 358 of them and damaged seven more.

The structures were homes and businesses. Much of the damage was contained to the west side of town.

Smith said critical infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, and water treatment services, remain intact.

Red Deer RCMP are requesting public assistance in locating missing person 23-year-old David Campbell. David who also goes by Merl was last seen on July 10, 2024 in Drayton Valley. There is a concern for his well-being.

David Campbell is described as:

The River Bend Golf and Recreation Society announces that due to unforeseen circumstances, Discovery Canyon’s water park is closed until further notice. This precautionary measure is due to concerns about water quality, influenced by the prolonged hot, dry weather conditions.

Although Alberta Health Services (AHS) has not mandated a closure, River Bend together with The City of Red Deer have determined that ensuring the safety and well-being of our guests is most important.