Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
City employee calls it a day after 46 years on the job
At just 16 years of age, Jim Stock began working for the City of Red Deer. On Friday, after 46 years on the job, officially retired. Stock entered the fray when Red Deer had a population of just 20,00...
Jun 02, 2017
Tornado touches down near Three Hills
There were some tense moments Friday afternoon after a tornado touched down southeast of Red Deer. Environment Canada issued a Tornado Alert for Kneehill County and Starland County at 5 p.m. after a t...
Jun 02, 2017
Blue Grass and Central Middle Eco Club team up to beautify school
A local business teamed with students this week to beautify a rather unsightly area at a downtown school. Blue Grass Nursery, Sod and Garden Centre first noticed the Central Middle School Eco Club and...
Jun 02, 2017
Edmonton sales company fined $15,000 for operating in Red Deer without a license
An Edmonton-based, door-to-door sales company must pay $15,000 for three tickets it received from The City of Red Deer for operating without a business license. A number of complaints about Eco Global...
Jun 02, 2017
RDC grads celebrate 53rd convocation in school's history
Red Deer College celebrated its 53rd Convocation ceremonies on Friday. More than 580 out of 1,900 eligible graduates crossed the stage to celebrate their achievements, the largest graduating class in ...
Jun 02, 2017
Seniors' Week in Red Deer kicks off Monday
RED DEER- The City of Red Deer is honouring seniors next week by offering free admission and discounted monthly passes to City recreation facilities. "Whether it’s giving their time, talent or l...
Jun 02, 2017
Red Deer celebrates Environment Week
RED DEER- The City of Red Deer, along with other workplaces, will be joining Canadians next week in the Commuter Challenge and leaving their vehicles at home in an effort to make our air cleaner. The ...
Jun 02, 2017
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools expands music program
RED DEER- The Elementary Comprehensive Music Program, for the 2017-2018 school year, was up for discussion at this week’s board meeting. With recommendations based on parent, student and staff s...
Jun 02, 2017
Normandeau Elementary hoping to win sweet prize from Samsung
Normandeau Elementary School is in the running for a pretty cool technology grant package from Samsung. The Solve for Tomorrow Challenge asked Canadian students in grade six through 12 to identify iss...
Jun 01, 2017
Local dealer donates new vehicle to Lacombe Police
Lacombe Ford has stepped up to help its city's police service. The Ford dealer has generously donated a 2017 Ford Explorer to LPS for use by the detachment's School Resource Officer. The vehicle is a ...
Jun 01, 2017