Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
School Bus Cancellations
RED DEER- Due to very poor road conditions Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools has canceled school bus service affecting some Rocky Mountain House students. The routes that are cancelled today are S-56...
Apr 17, 2018
Proposed cannabis bylaw deemed too restrictive, sent back for revision
Red Deer city council needs more time to come to a consensus on what specific regulations should exist around retail cannabis sales. Following a short public hearing in which a handful of speakers voi...
Apr 16, 2018
Demolition underway at former Target store in Red Deer
Demolition work is now well underway at the former Target location at Red Deer's Bower Place. The work is being done to make way for a new two-storey addition on the east side of the mall, where the m...
Apr 16, 2018
Regional wastewater line up and running
Red Deer is now accepting and treating wastewater from Lacombe and Blackfalds. The North Red Deer Regional Wastewater System connecting the three communities went into service on Thursday, April 12. M...
Apr 16, 2018
Red Deer Catholic school bus driver receives transportation award
Red Deer Catholic Transportation bus driver, Kelly Farranto, is being recognized as a leader in the student transportation industry, after being awarded with the March Driver of the Month Award from A...
Apr 16, 2018
Minor injuries after vehicle vs light standard crash in Penhold
Only minor injuries to report after a vehicle struck a light standard in Penhold Sunday morning. It happened shortly before 11:00 a.m. when Penhold Fire Crews responded to a parking lot where a vehicl...
Apr 15, 2018
2018 Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off a big success
Roughly 900 people enjoyed a night of fine dining and dancing at the seventh annual Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off in Red Deer Saturday night. The event featured celebrity dancers Troy Gillard, Carla Ma...
Apr 15, 2018
Photo radar locations: April 16-30
Red Deer RCMP have announced the locations where local motorists can expect to see photo radar over the next two weeks. Between April 16 - 30, drivers can expect to see photo radar in the following sc...
Apr 15, 2018
RDPL highlights volunteer opportunities through Volunteer Fair
On the eve of National Volunteer Week, Red Deerians had a chance on Saturday to learn more about the numerous volunteer opportunities currently available in our community. A Volunteer Fair was hosted ...
Apr 14, 2018
Women of Excellence nominee raffles hand-made entertainment centre
One of this year's Women of Excellence nominees is doing a little extra to promote this year's show. Bridget Allen, 15, is a grade nine student at Lindsay Thurber Composite High School in Red Deer and...
Apr 14, 2018