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Deadline approaches for Alberta grant for small and medium enterprises impacted by COVID-19
EDMONTON, AB. -- In an effort to support businesses affected by public health measures introduced in April 2021, a spring grant application period opened April 23, for COVID aid funding. Applications ...
May 18, 2021

The Market at Red Deer set to open for 51st season
This Saturday will mark the official opening of the 51st season of The Market at Red Deer, better known as the Red Deer Farmers' Market.Co-manager Patrick Moffat says they'll once again open on the Sa...
May 18, 2021

Hinshaw believes schools are safe, return planned for next week
Dr. Deena Hinshaw says declining new daily case numbers suggest the public health measures put in place in early May are working.But she maintains the province is not out of the woods just yet with so...
May 18, 2021

S&P downgrades Alberta's credit rating to "A"
The province's credit rating is taking a hit.Bond-rating agency S&P Global says the "fiscal shock" from the COVID-19 pandemic has further worsened Alberta's finances, which has still not yet recov...
May 18, 2021

Hughes retiring from St. Dominic Catholic High School
Patrick Hughes, Principal of St. Dominic Catholic High School will be retiring this June after 29 years with Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools and over 30 years in education. Hughes started in the Gr...
May 18, 2021

Clearview Star Award Winner - Ellyn Schaffner
Clearview Public Schools is pleased to announce that Ellyn Schaffner has been selected as the 2021 recipients of the 2021 Clearview Star Award.Ellyn is known for bringing lots of light and love to Gus...
May 18, 2021

Red Deer down to 634 active COVID cases
The city of Red Deer sits with 634 active cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday. That's down 21 from Monday and about 30 per cent from the May 8 record high of 911.Recoveries are listed at 4,673 with the to...
May 18, 2021

Rebels grads Anders, Douglas commit to UBC
Two former Red Deer Rebels players have signed on to play U-Sports hockey next season. Goaltender Ethan Anders and forward Chris Douglas have both committed to attend the University of British Columbi...
May 18, 2021

Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for May 18
Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Yo...
May 18, 2021

National park visitor season begins this weekend
WATERTON, AB - Canada's national parks are gearing up to welcome visitors for the May long weekend.Parks Canada says the visitor season will officially begin with most tourist amenities and businesses...
May 18, 2021