Category Archives: Red Deer and Area
'Creating a Vision for Non-Violence' conference to be held in Rimbey
Addressing domestic violence concerns in central Alberta is the main goal behind a regional conference taking place in Rimbey this week. The fifth annual 'Creating a Vision for Non-Violence' conferenc...
Oct 31, 2018
County takes over Elnora Fire Dept., works on IDP with Delburne
Council for Red Deer County has approved a request from the Village of Elnora to assume responsibility of the Elnora Fire Department and provide fire protection services to the community moving forwar...
Oct 31, 2018
County allocates $250,000 in grant money for community organizations
Red Deer County council has given the go-ahead to allocate a quarter of a million dollars in grant money to over a dozen community groups within the county. During its regular meeting Tuesday, council...
Oct 30, 2018
Driver passes away from injuries suffered in crash near Ponoka
Police say a 77-year-old man involved in a serious collision on the QEII Highway on Oct. 9 has now passed away. The crash happened just after 10 p.m. just north of the Highway 53 exit. RCMP say a Dodg...
Oct 30, 2018
County council gives green light to transportation pilot project
Red Deer County council has agreed to set the wheels in motion for the County's participation in a two-year rural transportation regional pilot project funded by the province. During its regular meeti...
Oct 30, 2018
Salary increases proposed for mayor, councillors due to tax changes
Red Deer's mayor and city councillors could see significant salary increases next year rather than suffer income losses due to tax changes. City administration is recommending the mayor's salary incre...
Oct 30, 2018
Red Deer photo radar locations Nov. 1 – Nov. 15
RED DEER- RCMP have released their list of where motorists can expect to see photo radar located between Nov. 1 - Nov. 15 SCHOOL/PLAYGROUND ZONES: 69 Street Drive, Davison Drive, Avison Drive, Dowler ...
Oct 30, 2018
Lacombe blacksmith recognized for historical preservation efforts
LACOMBE- Local resident and long-time Lacombe & District Historical Society volunteer Carl William (Bill) Marquardt was recognized at the bi-annual Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Heritage...
Oct 30, 2018
Price structure for black and blue cart collection system finalized
Final approval has been given to the pricing structure for new blue and black carts, which residents will get next spring. Red Deer city council approved the rates at their meeting on Monday night. Re...
Oct 29, 2018
Council approves agreement with YMCA for Northside Community Centre
Red Deer’s new Northside Community Centre at Taylor Drive and 77 Street will be operated by the YMCA when it opens in July. City council has approved $280,000 in one-time funding and ongoing fun...
Oct 29, 2018