Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
Normandeau students hold successful food bank fundraiser
It was a hairy situation at Normandeau School in north Red Deer Wednesday as Principal Hans Huizing had students shave-off his beard in front of the entire school following the successful conclusion o...
Nov 15, 2018
Red Deer Public Schools launch community engagement process
Red Deer Public Schools has launched a community engagement process aimed at determining how best to ensure student wellness, well-roundedness and success in learning, work and life. With that in mind...
Nov 14, 2018
Man charged in fatal pedestrian hit and run collision
A suspect has been arrested and charged eight months after a fatal pedestrian hit and run collision in Red Deer. The crash on the night of March 11 claimed the life of Darren Nickolson, 38, who was st...
Nov 14, 2018
Survey says Sylvan Lakers happy with quality of life, services
It seems Sylvan Lake residents are overall satisfied with the quality of life in their community, according to the results from a recent survey. Officials with the Town of Sylvan Lake say they perform...
Nov 14, 2018
Agri-Trade 2018 deemed a success by organizers
Organizers of last week's Agri-Trade Equipment Expo at Westerner Park in Red Deer are deeming this year's show a success. The three-day show which ran from November 7 - 9th, is said to have utilized 3...
Nov 14, 2018
Red Deer RCMP photo radar locations Nov. 16 - Nov. 30
SCHOOL/PLAYGROUND ZONES: Nolan Street, Holmes Street, Kerry Wood Drive, Kingston Drive, 59 Avenue, 55 Avenue, Inglewood Drive, Vanier Drive, Allan Street, Lancaster Drive, Mitchell Avenue, 22 Street, ...
Nov 14, 2018
Marathon public hearing delays council answer on supervised consumption
One thing is clear following a public hearing Tuesday night: Red Deerians cannot agree on where permanent supervised consumption services should go. Red Deer city council heard the public out for clos...
Nov 13, 2018
Council briefs: Review of policing model could take up to 18 months
A scope of work has been determined for The City of Red Deer's pending review of its policing governance and delivery model. In June, city council approved proceeding with a review. Chief among what t...
Nov 13, 2018
Complete access through QEII/Gaetz Interchange coming very soon
The days are winding down until the QEII/Gaetz Avenue Interchange project will be completely open to motorists. According to an update from Flatiron Constructors Canada Ltd., the southbound collector-...
Nov 13, 2018
RDC joins Colleges Alberta partnership supporting reservists
Red Deer College has joined 11 other post-secondary institutions in Alberta in signing a memorandum of understanding supporting Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Reservists who are college employees or stud...
Nov 13, 2018