Author Archives: Josh Hall
Volunteer Central closing its doors by June 30
It is with great sadness that Volunteer Central and its Board of Directors have announced they are winding down operations and closing their doors on or before June 30, 2021. The agency that has serve...
Mar 27, 2021
City notifies residents of upcoming noise activity
Residents in northeast Red Deer are being made aware of bird cannon noises planned in the months ahead. As waterfowl return to the area looking to nest, officials with the City of Red Deer say the Was...
Mar 26, 2021
Vaccine rollout set to shift into high gear with major surge in expected deliveries
OTTAWA, ON - Canada's COVID-19 vaccination drive is poised to shift into high gear this week as the federal public health agency prepares to take delivery of the largest number of doses since the laun...
Mar 22, 2021
Vaccine rollout set to shift into high gear with major surge in expected deliveries
OTTAWA, Ont. - Canada's COVID-19 vaccination drive is poised to shift into high gear this week as the federal public health agency prepares to take delivery of the largest number of doses since the la...
Mar 22, 2021
Red Deerian turned Navy Commander encourages young women to have self-belief
Commander Nicole Robichaud has always believed she could be a leader, even in the Royal Canadian Navy where top roles are and have always been male-dominated. Robichaud, a self-described 'base brat,' ...
Mar 13, 2021
International Women's Day events going virtual for 2021
This year's International Women's Day in central Alberta is going virtual. Two days worth of events are happening March 13 and 14 and will be hosted by Ubuntu-Mobilizing Central Alberta. International...
Mar 07, 2021
Vigil on Sunday to honour lives lost due to Olymel outbreak
A vigil will be held Sunday afternoon to remember the lives lost due to a COVID-19 outbreak at Red Deer's Olymel pork-processing plant. The event is co-organized by Kyla Courte, who describes herself ...
Mar 06, 2021
Dogs with Wings brings puppy raising program to Red Deer
For dog lovers, what would be better than helping raise a puppy that will grow up to help people in need?Dogs with Wings (DWW) is launching a new volunteer puppy raising program in Red Deer this Sprin...
Mar 04, 2021
Virtual ride raising funds for hospital equipment
Cyclists are coming together to raise funds for Red Deer Regional Hospital by doing a 12-hour virtual ride.The 12 Hour Ride for Red Deer Hospital will take place on March 26, and is still looking for ...
Mar 03, 2021
Red Deer Hospital Lottery back for 2021
On March 12, the Red Deer Hospital Lottery proudly kicks off its 24th year of supporting the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC), Alberta's Central Zone hub for quality care. Proceeds from the L...
Feb 27, 2021