Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
AHS investigation reveals serious long-term care problems at Lacombe Hospital and Health Centre
Three staff members have been placed on leave following an Alberta Health Services internal investigation into the quality of long-term care provided at the Lacombe Hospital and Health Centre. In a st...
May 10, 2017
St. Pat's gets new white spruce on Arbor Day
Grade one students at St. Patrick’s Community School in Red Deer were given a special treat on Wednesday. The school was chosen by the City of Red Deer as this year’s recipient of a new wh...
May 10, 2017
RCMP locate body in Kin Canyon, believe death is non-suspicious
An investigation is underway after Red Deer RCMP say they responded to a non-suspicious death this morning in Kin Canyon. Officers were on scene for about two hours after finding the deceased man just...
May 10, 2017
City promoting National Emergency Preparedness Week
Plan. Prepare. Be Aware. The theme for this year's National Emergency Preparedness Week promotes knowing the risks in your community, making an emergency plan for your family, and having a 72-hour eme...
May 10, 2017
Red Deer County finalizes tax freeze for 2017
RED DEER- Red Deer County Council has approved the 2017 municipal tax rate bylaw. In recognition of the continued economic challenges, Council has approved a zero percent increase in tax rates. Major ...
May 10, 2017
Red Deer RCMP looking for owner of a tandem bike
RED DEER- RCMP are looking for the owner of a tandem bike that police recovered this week in some brush in the area of Taylor Drive and 22 Street. Mounties have no record of a tandem bike being report...
May 10, 2017
Subsidiary permits now available online
RED DEER- Contractors and homeowners can now apply and pay for electrical, plumbing, heating, gas and service connection permits online. Once they've applied and paid for them, customers can get their...
May 10, 2017
How two opossums from Brazil ended up in a Red Deer dumpster
The Alberta SPCA confirms it is looking into the case of two opossums abandoned in a dumpster last month in Red Deer. SPCA Communications Manager Roland Lines says they are investigating, but have yet...
May 09, 2017
County council briefs: Regional emergency plan formalized
Red Deer County council formalized an important partnership Tuesday with six neighbouring communities. The agreement merges all seven municipalities’ MEPs (Municipal Emergency Plans) into one do...
May 09, 2017
Residents invited to help plant food forest in Red Deer
Work is underway on the Canada 150 Edible Forest and Pollinator Garden in southeast Red Deer. Located on the east side of 40 Avenue south of the landfill, it is part of the Piper Creek Restoration Agr...
May 09, 2017