Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Pot to become legal October 17, extra time a good thing, says Red Deer mayor
Pot smokers have 17 more weeks to wait until cannabis is officially legal in Canada. That is a lot longer than the originally anticipated July 1 date for implementation, but it’s likely somethin...
Jun 20, 2018
Highland Games at Westerner Park
The official kick-off to Highland Season in central Alberta takes place at Red Deer's Westerner Park this weekend. On Saturday, June 23, it's the 71st Annual Red Deer Highland Games where you can cele...
Jun 20, 2018
Northwest Area Master Stormwater Management Plan open house
BLACKFALDS- The Town will be hosting its second Open House to present updates, changes and the next steps in the Northwest Area Master Stormwater Management Plan on June 27 at the Blackfalds Community...
Jun 20, 2018
Urgent call for blood donors by Canada Day
OTTAWA- More than 23,000 donors are urgently needed by July 2 to ensure patients continue to have access to the blood and blood products they need. In the Red Deer area, 230 donors are still needed th...
Jun 20, 2018
Windstorm: One year later
A whole year has passed since Red Deer and Central Alberta was struck by a devastating windstorm. And while the event itself lasted mere minutes, its impact continues to be felt today. Here's a look a...
Jun 19, 2018
Westlake house fire caused by improper disposal of oily rags
Red Deer Emergency Services says a house fire in Red Deer’s Westlake neighbourhood on Tuesday afternoon was caused by the improper disposal of oily rags. RDES was called around 1:20 p.m. to the ...
Jun 19, 2018
Liberals announce Nick Jansen as Innisfail-Sylvan Lake candidate
The Liberal Party of Alberta is joining the fray now, announcing candidates for two provincial by-elections scheduled for July 12. In Innisfail-Sylvan Lake, where formler MLA Don MacIntyre resigned ea...
Jun 19, 2018
Conference and Pow Wow highlight National Aboriginal Day in Red Deer
The first ever National Aboriginal Day Conference in Red Deer taking place this week is aiming to challenge stereotypes and provide a better understanding of the Indigenous way of life. The conference...
Jun 19, 2018
SAIT valedictorian from Blackfalds bounces back after recession
A central Alberta man is sharing his inspiring post-secondary success story which began with him getting laid off from his oil and gas industry job and ended with him as valedictorian. Kevin O'Brien, ...
Jun 19, 2018
Hunting Hills student to serve on Minister's Youth Council
Central Alberta students will once again have a voice on the Education Minister's Youth Council for the 2018-19 school year. The council is comprised of 33 students from across the province in grades ...
Jun 19, 2018