Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Boat launches close as Red Deer River levels rise, Waskasoo Creek levels dropping
Officials with The City of Red Deer say rising water levels on the Red Deer Rivers have forced the closure of four boat launches. The boat launches that are now closed are located at Kiwanis Picnic Pa...
Apr 24, 2018
Ice jam prompts voluntary evacuation notice west of Bowden
UPDATE: 10 p.m. Red Deer County officials say the ice jam on the Little Red Deer River at Hwy 587 has subsided and localized flooding in Silver Lagoon Subdivision and Red Lodge Estates has receded. Hi...
Apr 23, 2018
Overland flood alert issued for Red Deer County
An Overland Flood Alert has been issued for Red Deer County. The alert issued Monday afternoon means residents of Red Deer County are being asked to avoid areas of localized flooding caused from a rap...
Apr 23, 2018
Largest publicly accessible telescope in central Alberta at KWNC
Officials with the Kerry Wood Nature Centre in Red Deer are enjoying the benefits of a powerful new telescope obtained over the Christmas holidays. The purchase made in large part thanks to a very gen...
Apr 23, 2018
Barrie Wilson Elementary joins McHappy Day in 'Accessible Playground' fundraiser
Red Deerians who grab supper at the Clearview McDonalds on Monday or Tuesday night this week will not only fill their tummies but help out a great cause at the same time. McHappy Day is running April ...
Apr 23, 2018
Second annual BIG Pursuit raises over $64,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Around 150 people took part in the biggest fundraising event of the year for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer on Sunday. The Second Annual 'BIG Pursuit' began at the Radisson Hotel on 67 Street an...
Apr 22, 2018
Flood watch in effect for Waskasoo Creek
The Province has issued a flood watch for the Waskasoo Creek and with water levels rising across the city, The City of Red Deer is asking residents to stay away from rivers, creeks and flooded areas. ...
Apr 22, 2018
Red Deerians celebrate Earth Day at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre
Red Deerians celebrated International Earth Day on April 23 by converging on the Kerry Wood Nature Centre at the Gatez Lakes Sanctuary. The annual event allowed members of the public to enjoy the natu...
Apr 22, 2018
NOVA Chemicals updates community on latest Joffre site news
Roughly 40 people attended an Open House at the Haynes Community Hall near Clive on April 18 to learn more about the latest updates at NOVA Chemicals near Joffre. The bi-annual event not only gives th...
Apr 22, 2018
Red Deer construction season getting underway
They say there are two seasons in Canada; winter and construction season. Now that it appears winter may be over, the construction season is getting underway in The City of Red Deer. That means reside...
Apr 22, 2018