Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Driver spots makeshift nail board on road near school
A resident of Red Deer’s Glendale neighbourhood is warning fellow citizens to be careful where they’re walking and parking after making an unusual, dangerous discovery over the weekend. It...
Feb 11, 2019
Services available to Red Deer's homeless during extreme cold snap
City Council and local agencies continue to advocate to the provincial government for long-term solutions to meet the needs of Red Deer's vulnerable population. Officials say this includes a 24/7 shel...
Feb 11, 2019
Conversion therapy ban welcomed, but bigger issues remain says Pride group
The Alberta Government has struck a new committee tasked with finding the most effective way to ban conversion therapy in our province. The working group will be co-chaired by NDP Edmonton MLA Nicole ...
Feb 11, 2019
Anticipation revs up as convoy to Ottawa prepares to roll out
A convoy of rigs travelling from Red Deer to Ottawa is set to head out this week, and people involved are getting very excited. The United We Roll Convoy for Canada is set to hit the road this Thursda...
Feb 11, 2019
Mission accomplished: stray dog in Deer Park finally brought in
A dog on the run for more than a year in Red Deer's Deer Park neighbourhood has finally been nabbed. 'Mission' - a German Shepherd - was lured and secured Saturday night by Darlene Burt with Calgary-b...
Feb 11, 2019
Olds teacher receives Alberta Leader of Distinction award
A teacher at Olds High School is being recognized for her work with students. Louan Stachuk, has won The Alberta Leader of Distinction for her work with student leadership. Stachuk has been teaching a...
Feb 11, 2019
Red Deer man arrested in targeted abduction attempt
A Red Deer man is facing several charges after police disrupted an abduction in process last week. On February 7 at approximately 7:50 p.m., Mounties received a call from a woman in Edmonton indicatin...
Feb 11, 2019
School bus cancellations Feb. 11
Due to extreme cold warnings throughout much of Alberta, school bus service is cancelled on Monday Feb. 11 for Parkland School in Red Deer but the school is open. School bus service for the community ...
Feb 11, 2019
Michael Donlevy to retire from RDC after 18 years
With Red Deer College’s president and CEO Joel Ward already set to retire in 2019, the institution is now facing the departure of another high-profile face. Vice President Michael Donlevy has an...
Feb 10, 2019
The Mustard Seed looking to bloom with ambitious plans
The remainder of 2019 and beyond is set to be very noteworthy for The Mustard Seed in Red Deer. Working on the basis of three pillars - basic services, health & wellness, and housing - the Riversi...
Feb 09, 2019