Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Two candidates confirmed for Red Deer Catholic by-election
Two candidates have been confirmed as running in the upcoming by-election for a seat on the Red Deer Catholic Regional School Board. That according to Returning Officer, Frieda McDougall who reveals t...
Feb 13, 2019
Under the M: Mounties want kids to help name latest batch of canine recruits
INNISFAIL, Alta. - The RCMP is looking for kids who have great ideas for names starting with an M. The latest 13 German shepherd puppies born at the Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail, Al...
Feb 13, 2019
School bus cancellations Feb. 13
School bus cancellations for Feb. 13 include Parkland School in Red Deer where the buses aren't running but the school is open. In the Red Deer Catholic Regional School Division, two buses are delayed...
Feb 13, 2019
Grey Cup pays special visit to young cancer survivor in Olds
The Grey Cup made a very special stop at an elementary school in Olds for a student battling cancer. Ryan Sceviour, offensive lineman for the Calgary Stampeders, along with Stamps alumni Jay McNeil an...
Feb 12, 2019
Canada Agriculture Day open forum in Red Deer
How to feed the world’s growing population will be the topic of discussion at an agriculture-themed conference in Red Deer Tuesday night. “Celebrating the 2050 Challenge”, CanadaR...
Feb 12, 2019
School bus cancellations Feb. 12
Central Alberta school bus cancellations today include Parkland School in Red Deer where the bus is not running but the school is open. In the Red Deer Catholic Regional School Division, route S-11 is...
Feb 12, 2019
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