Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
The Mustard Seed latest recipient of generosity from 100 Men Red Deer
The Mustard Seed is receiving a generous donation from 100 Men Who Care – Red Deer. The approximate donation of $10,000 will help The Mustard Seed continue its work to supporting adults experien...
Jun 07, 2017
Sylvan Lake dealing with wastewater storage space crunch, again
For the second-straight year the Town of Sylvan Lake is taking action to address wastewater storage issues. The Town has received approval from Alberta Environment and Parks for a Temporary Diversion ...
Jun 07, 2017
Changes made to Sylvan Lake visitor pay parking program
Visitor pay parking kicks off in Sylvan Lake on Thursday, but not without a few late changes. Town council held a special meeting recently to address concerns from the public over how the system was b...
Jun 07, 2017
LOCATED 26 y/o Christina Linthorne of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP say 26-year-old Christina Linthorne who had been reported missing has been located. RCMP thank the public for their assistance.
Jun 07, 2017
County funding available for Canada 150 celebrations
Red Deer County is making nearly $30,000 available for Canada 150 celebrations. The county says local community groups can apply to them for up to $1000. Anyone wishing to apply can contact the county...
Jun 07, 2017
Firefighter who stopped school bus driver charged with impaired driving tells his story
Kurt Stenberg laughs at being called a hero. The eight-year Red Deer firefighter and EMT was responsible for pulling over a school bus on Monday that had crashed into a tree and sign in Vanier Woods w...
Jun 07, 2017
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes returns for sixth year
The annual international men’s march to stop rape, sexual assault and gender violence is happening in Red Deer for the sixth year. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is hosted by Women’s Outreach an...
Jun 07, 2017
Red Deer RCMP warn of new “assist to recover” scams
RED DEER- RCMP have received a number of reports recently of criminals trying to extort victims who have reported the theft of their vehicles or other significant property on social media sites. One o...
Jun 07, 2017
Stroke Month puts focus on patients' needs not being met
June is Stroke Month in Canada. Donna Hastings, Heart and Stroke Foundation CEO for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut, says this year's stroke month is really putting the emphasis on needs not being met for Canadia...
Jun 07, 2017
Habitat for Humanity looks for volunteers for Lacombe project
RED DEER- Habitat for Humanity Red Deer Region Society is currently working on their second home build project in Lacombe. They are putting up two new duplexes in the new Shepherd Heights subdivision ...
Jun 07, 2017