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Planning continues for reopening of Ross Street Patio, museum and libraries
Reopening dates are still being determined for some of Red Deer's most notable attractions and amenities. With the reopening of many restaurants in Red Deer now underway, many residents wondering abou...
May 15, 2020
Campground expansion approved at Sandy Point RV Resort
Camping options may soon be expanding around one of central Alberta's most popular lake destinations.On Thursday, Lacombe County's Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) gave its approval for a 290 stall...
May 15, 2020
CP NewsAlert: Honda Indy pushed off scheduled dates because of COVID-19
TORONTO - The Honda Indy Toronto will not be held on its scheduled dates of July 10-12. Race promoters announced the decision on Friday after the city announced it was cancelling event permits for maj...
May 15, 2020
'One Tough Cookie:' Young survivor of Saskatchewan mass killing getting better
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - The family of a Saskatchewan couple and their grandson, who were slain in their home nearly seven weeks ago, say the surviving granddaughter is doing well in hospital. In a...
May 15, 2020
Alberta increases outdoor gathering limit to 50 people
The number of people allowed to gather in outdoor settings in Alberta has gone up just in time for the May Long Weekend. Dr. Deena Hinshaw said during her daily briefing on Friday that the outdoor gat...
May 15, 2020
Student classes to wrap up a week early at local divisions
Students will be getting an early start on their summer break as most local divisions are working on wrapping up classes a week earlier than scheduled. Red Deer Public Schools, Red Deer Catholic Regio...
May 15, 2020
Canada's Alysha Newman competing in virtual "backyard" pole vault event
TORONTO - Alysha Newman is accustomed to waiting patiently between pole vault attempts. Depending on the competition, she can wait as long as half an hour between jumps. The stop-and-start pace of pol...
May 15, 2020
Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for May 15
Alberta's chief medical officer of health and other officials will give an update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to begin at 3:3...
May 15, 2020
Know before you go: put safety first this Victoria Day weekend
The provincial government is encouraging all Albertans to follow public health guidelines and take extra steps to keep themselves and members of their household safe as they head out to provincial par...
May 15, 2020
Fire restrictions remain in place in Red Deer County
Red Deer County Fire Services would like to remind the public that a restricted fire order is in effect for all of Red Deer County. Windy conditions and a lack of rain have created dry conditions, whi...
May 15, 2020