Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
MLA Miller addresses concern over supervised consumption process
A local tax lawyer says he's concerned as a citizen about how the province may be handling the potential opening of a safe consumption site in Red Deer. In a letter to Red Deer MLAs Barb Miller and Ki...
Nov 05, 2017
Red Deer's tree-trimming near power lines program starts November 6
Red Deer's annual tree-trimming program starts Monday, November 6, in efforts to trim any trees encroaching onto City-owned power lines. This means ArborCare Tree Service Ltd will start trimming City-...
Nov 05, 2017
Detours on QE2 at Hwy 2A & Taylor Drive start November 6
Heads up for central Alberta motorists on Monday. Officials with Alberta Transportation say there will be some temporary detours in place in and around the new Highway 2 / Gaetz Avenue Interchange pro...
Nov 05, 2017
Make A Move with Jagger to benefit from 100 Kids Who Care
St. Patrick's Community School in north Red Deer was the site of a fundraising event on Sunday, aimed at teaching kids about the positive impact helping others can have in their community. Hosted by D...
Nov 05, 2017
RDC showcases over 100 programs at Open House
Roughly 1,300 prospective students and their families attended an Open House held at Red Deer College on Saturday. It was an event described as informative and interactive for anyone graduating from h...
Nov 04, 2017
Escaped Maskwacis inmate recaptured same day
Prison guards in Maskwacis had a busy morning on Saturday looking for an escaped inmate who was later recaptured. Officials with Correctional Service Canada say an inmate count conducted at 5:50 a.m. ...
Nov 04, 2017
Don Campbell Elementary celebrates Grand Opening
Numerous dignitaries were on hand for the official grand opening of Red Deer's newest public school on Friday. The ribbon was cut at Don Campbell Elementary School on Irving Crescent, which opened its...
Nov 03, 2017
Mounties seize weapons, drugs and stolen vehicles in recent arrests
Stolen vehicles, stolen ID, weapons and drugs are among the many items seized by Red Deer RCMP since October 16, resulting in the arrest of a dozen people who now face multiple criminal charges. On Oc...
Nov 03, 2017
Canadian Mental Health asking central Albertans to take survey
Canadian Mental Health Association Central Alberta wants your thoughts on how mental health and wellness education should look in the years to come. The survey is part of the latest Speak Up for Menta...
Nov 03, 2017
Filming happening at City Hall Park on Sunday
The City of Red Deer is advising passers-by not to be alarmed if City Hall Park looks a little different and busier than usual on Sunday. Film crews will be utilizing the park for video production tha...
Nov 03, 2017