Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Red Deer photo radar locations: May 1 - May 15
RED DEER- RCMP have announced the locations where motorists can expect to see photo radar over the next two weeks. Between May 1 – 15, drivers can expect to see photo radar in the following scho...
May 01, 2018
Sylvan Lake C.P. Blakely teacher Steve Higgs nominated for Edwin Parr Award
INNISFAIL- It was while he was volunteering in Uganda that Steve Higgs knew he was meant to be a teacher. He is now teaching Grade 6 at C.P. Blakely Elementary School in Sylvan Lake, but had originall...
May 01, 2018
Five sites proposed for mobile supervised consumption services in Red Deer
Red Deer city council was set to move ahead Monday night with amending its License Bylaw in order to accommodate mobile supervised consumption services. However, a very lengthy agenda resulted in firs...
Apr 30, 2018
Council briefs: Tax rate set, new budget guidelines passed
— Tax rate bylaw City council finalized the 2018 tax rate bylaw on Monday. Red Deer residents will see a 1.5 per cent increase, which is lower than the 2.02 per cent council ended up at after Op...
Apr 30, 2018
Lacombe County issues fire advisory
Due to the dry conditions, Lacombe County has issued a Fire Advisory. While valid fire permits can be used, the County will not be issuing anymore until the fire threat has been minimized. We ask that...
Apr 30, 2018
Survey says poverty is a problem in Red Deer
More than 500 people responded to a survey that will help shape a poverty reduction strategy in Red Deer. Dianna Souveny, a community facilitator with The City of Red Deer's social planning department...
Apr 30, 2018
Crews knock down grass and brush fire in downtown Red Deer
Red Deer Emergency Services attended to a grass and brush fire in the downtown area on Monday. Crews responded just after 2 p.m. to a wooded area near 55 Street between 49 Ave. and 50 Ave. Acting Plat...
Apr 30, 2018
Complaint to RCMP puts two schools under hold and secure
Two schools in north Red Deer were placed under "hold and secure" for a brief time Monday afternoon. G.H. Dawe School and St. Patrick’s Community School were under hold and secure at around 1 p....
Apr 30, 2018
Steps for Life event raising money for families affected by workplace tragedy
Red Deerians have a chance this weekend to help raise money and awareness for those living in the aftermath of a workplace tragedy. The Annual Steps for Life event takes place at the Bower Ponds Main ...
Apr 30, 2018
Bower Ponds closing for repairs
The playground at Bower Ponds is closing temporarily starting next week to allow for resurfacing of the ground surface area. The closure will occur from May 7 - 17 with temporary fencing going up to c...
Apr 30, 2018