Category Archives: Red Deer and Area

Lee enters UCP nomination race in Red Deer - North
The race for the United Conservative nomination in Red Deer - North now has a fourth contestant. City Councillor Lawrence Lee is the latest to announce he is seeking to represent the UCP in the next p...
Aug 21, 2018

Lacombe, Red Deer and Ponoka counties launch agricultural plastics recycling program
Lacombe County, Red Deer County, and Ponoka County are teaming up for a program to help ensure the proper recycling of plastic grain bags. The counties have signed an agreement with Merlin Plastics - ...
Aug 21, 2018

Red Deer closer to banning public cannabis consumption
Red Deer city council has taken the first step towards banning the consumption of cannabis in public places. First reading was given Monday to proposed Smoke Free Bylaw amendments to outlaw consumptio...
Aug 20, 2018

Red Deer's fire ban still in effect
City officials are reminding residents a previously issued fire ban is still in effect for The City of Red Deer. "While we've seen some improvement for now in the air quality locally, conditions in ou...
Aug 20, 2018

Lacombe Lake stormwater plan still in province's hands
Approval for a plan to improve stormwater drainage near Lacombe Lake and help facilitate development north of Blackfalds remains in the hands of Alberta Environment. That according to Blackfalds Mayor...
Aug 20, 2018

Red Deer Hospice expansion work underway
Construction on the expansion of the Red Deer Hospice is underway in south Red Deer. The hospice is adding 15,000 sq.ft. to accomodate six new resident rooms and compassionate end-of-life care to 100 ...
Aug 20, 2018

Sunnybrook Farm and Museum celebrates 30 years with Pioneer Days Festival
Thousands of Red Deerians are enjoying an up close look at some antique tractors and other rare farming equipment during the Pioneer Days Festival underway at Sunnybrook Farm and Museum this weekend. ...
Aug 18, 2018

Construction set to begin at City Hall Park
Anyone planning to visit Red Deer City Hall over the next few months is being encouraged to use the East entrance as the one on the West side will soon be next to a construction zone. Starting August ...
Aug 17, 2018

Red Deer woman desperate to find late mother's guitar stolen in Calgary
A Red Deer woman on vacation in Washington is hoping the public can keep an eye out for a guitar she says was stolen on her first night away. Jordan Baptie flew to DC Sunday night, parking her car at ...
Aug 17, 2018

New artwork at Sylvan Lake pier to create 'iconic' photos
A recently installed piece of public artwork will allow for Sylvan Lakers to create new memories. A giant blue and yellow 'SYLVAN LAKE' sign now stands at the pier and Town officials are hoping it wil...
Aug 17, 2018