Author Archives:
Traffic disruption at Gaetz Ave. and 32 St. for storm system replacement
Motorists and pedestrians are advised of a two week traffic disruption at the intersection of Gaetz Avenue and 32 Street starting Tuesday, June 30. During construction, both eastbound lanes on 32 Stre...
Jun 25, 2020
New trade deal raises duty-free limits for private couriers, not Canada Post
OTTAWA - The president of eBay Canada says an arcane rule in the new North American free trade agreement means people who shop online for goods sent from the U.S. or Mexico will be charged differ...
Jun 25, 2020
NYC judge rejects Trump family effort to halt tell-all book
WASHINGTON - A New York City judge has dismissed a claim by Donald Trump's brother that sought to halt the publication of a tell-all book by the president's niece. In a ruling handed down on Thursday,...
Jun 25, 2020
RDC welcomes new Vice President Academic and Research
Red Deer College has announced a new Vice President Academic and Research.Ms. Kylie Thomas is described as an experienced leader in post-secondary education in British Columbia, most recently serving ...
Jun 25, 2020
App allows users to help police catch criminals while staying anonymous
Central Albertans eager to help police catch criminals are making use of a handheld tool at their disposal.A free app called Lightcatch allows users to report trouble and alert other app users nearby....
Jun 25, 2020
Rocky Aquatic Centre and Spray Park could be open by August
Rocky and surrounding area residents may soon be able to jump back into the local pool and even get soaked at the soon to be completed Spray Park.Although swimming pools and swim classes were permitte...
Jun 25, 2020
Photo radar locations: July 1-31
Red Deer RCMP has released its planned photo radar locations for the month of July.Between July 1-31, local motorists can expect to see mobile photo radar units operating in the neighbourhoods of Glen...
Jun 25, 2020
Landowners in Riverside Light Industrial get final rezoning approval
Twenty properties in Red Deer's Riverside Light Industrial area now have some added flexibility with their operations with new IC (Industrial Commercial) zoning.This was made possible last January whe...
Jun 25, 2020
WestJet laying off 3,333 employees
WestJet Airlines says it will permanently lay off 3,333 employees as part of a major restructuring amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has devastated the travel industry.The company says it will consolida...
Jun 25, 2020
Drayton Valley seeking operator for Specialized Transportation Program
Drayton Valley Town Council is putting out a request for proposals in the hopes of securing a qualified operator to run the Specialized Transportation Program.The Town has been working with the Drayto...
Jun 25, 2020