Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Ponoka not backing down in funding fight with province
Rick Bonnett says it's not just his town that's being treated unfairly by the provincial government. Ponoka's mayor continues to rally support in his push for changes to the grant funding process for ...
Jan 31, 2019
RCMP Rural Crime Reduction pilot projects called a success
Local Mounties say the outcome of two pilot projects in the Central Alberta District reported positive results. The first project launched in the Wetaskiwin area ran from April 16 to August 16, 2018. ...
Jan 31, 2019
Overcapacity reaches Level 3 at Red Deer Regional Hospital
High levels of patient volumes at Red Deer Regional Hospital this week led Alberta Health Services (AHS) to implement a Level 3 Overcapacity Protocol (OCP). AHS officials say overcapacity protocol is ...
Jan 30, 2019
Mail theft victim says parcel pickup policy needs change
A local woman is calling on Canada Post to change its policy regarding parcel pickups after someone stole a package by forging her signature. Brenda Hamilton lives on a rural property southeast of Red...
Jan 30, 2019
Convoy to Ottawa set to roll despite confusion, controversy
Despite controversy, confusion and even a name change a convoy from Red Deer to Ottawa in support of the oil and gas industry is still a go. What began as the Yellow Vest (Official) Convoy to Ottawa h...
Jan 30, 2019
Local school districts supporting Bell Let's Talk Day
Local school districts are joining millions of Canadians today in helping to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. January 30 is Bell Let’s Talk Day and Red Deer Public Schools is filling i...
Jan 30, 2019
Red Deer photo radar locations: Feb 1 -Feb. 15
Red Deer RCMP have released the list of upcoming photo radar locations for Feb. 1-15: SCHOOL/PLAYGROUND ZONES: Pamely Avenue, Nolan Street, Jordan Parkway, 59 Avenue, 60 Street, Oak Street, 42A Avenue...
Jan 30, 2019
Chamber announces hiring of Rick More as CEO
RED DEER- The Board of Directors of the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce has annouced the appointment of Rick More for the position of Chief Executive Officer. The board says More brings ex...
Jan 30, 2019
City of Lacombe to conduct municipal census in 2019
LACOMBE- Council has directed Administration to conduct a municipal census in 2019, to be funded by an adjustment to the Capital Reserve contributions. Council also designated April 2, 2019, as Census...
Jan 30, 2019
Province announces new dates for Bighorn Country public info sessions
The provincial government has announced new dates for public consultation sessions regarding the Bighorn Country proposal. The sessions were to take place earlier this month before being postponed wit...
Jan 29, 2019