Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Local groups receive preventative funding on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Alberta Government has announced new funding for response efforts in communities across Alberta. A total of $1.5 million is going to 31 community organizations,...
Jun 15, 2017
Alberta author to speak at Penhold Library about the impact of her son's suicide
On July 19, 2015, Carla Howatt lost her son to suicide. Since that day, she has penned a book sharing her journey through grief and understanding mental illness. Howatt now advocates for mental wellne...
Jun 15, 2017
Discovery Canyon finally re-opening this Saturday
Discovery Canyon is finally re-opening to the public this Saturday. The adventure park was originally scheduled to re-open last weekend after upgrades and enhancements closed the site for the entire 2...
Jun 15, 2017
National Aboriginal Week in Red Deer to be highlighted by signing of Protocol Agreement
Red Deer will do its part starting Sunday for National Aboriginal Week. Locals are being encouraged to engage in the event, which is largely a celebration of Indigenous culture and history. Lianne Haz...
Jun 15, 2017
How poverty affects an entire community, and what we can do to change it
The Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance (CAPRA) is hosting two events on June 21 in Red Deer to bring awareness to, and share information on, poverty in our community. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. yo...
Jun 14, 2017
More time given to develop former Sylvan Lake Hotel site
The company that owns the land where the Sylvan Lake Hotel once sat is being given more time to do something with it. Efforts to develop the parcel at Lakeshore Drive and Centennial (50th) Street have...
Jun 14, 2017
Sixth summer for Reading College focusing on youth literacy
A group of 63 students will benefit from the sixth annual Reading College program held at Red Deer College. The annual program runs the month of July and funding efforts were bolstered in November wit...
Jun 14, 2017
Collision at East Hill shopping centre sends seniors to hospital
A pair of seniors are in hospital after being struck by an SUV in a Red Deer parking lot on Wednesday afternoon. RCMP say the collision occured at the East Hill shopping centre on 22 Street at 2:30 p....
Jun 14, 2017
Arrest made following location of stolen identity documents
On May 16 a Red Deer man and woman were arrested without incident after city Mounties executed a search warrant on a home in Normandeau. RCMP seized stolen identification as well as credit and debit c...
Jun 14, 2017
School district raises First Nations and Métis flags in gesture of reconciliation
Red Deer Public Schools took an important step on Wednesday towards reconciliation. The official flags of treaties six and seven, as well as of the Mtis people were raised at the division's headquarte...
Jun 14, 2017