Category Archives: Red Deer
Blackfalds opening accessible playground Friday in Valley Ridge
A new inclusive playground opens today in Blackfalds' Valley Ridge neighbourhood.Ground was broken on the playground in 2019. It was designed in consultation with Variety-A Children's Charity.Variety ...
Jun 26, 2020
Five Red Deer Catholic students earn help for their post-secondary education
A handful of local high school grads will soon be receiving a boost to their post-secondary endeavours.Five Grade 12 students from cole Secondaire Notre Dame High School and St. Joseph High School wil...
Jun 25, 2020
Alberta expands COVID-19 testing; Red Deer records new active case
Alberta is continuing to expand testing for COVID-19.Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Thursday that a limited number of community pharmacies will begin to offer testing to Albertans without sym...
Jun 25, 2020
Pam Hansen re-elected as Wolf Creek Public Schools Board Chair
The Board of Trustees for Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) has voted for consistency in its leadership positions.At the Board's organizational meeting on June 18, Trustee Pam Hansen of Bentley was sel...
Jun 25, 2020
Innisfail closes heliport with safety improvements pegged at $250,000
Use of the heliport across the street from Innisfail Health Centre is being suspended for one year to address its future.The Town announced its decision this week following a risk assessment, stating ...
Jun 25, 2020
City deactivates COVID-19 Emergency Operations Centre
Following 101 consecutive days of activation, The City of Red Deer has deactivated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) as its municipal relaunch strategy from the COVID-19 pandemic continues. "This ...
Jun 25, 2020
Local HIV Testing Day event postponed
Local plans to mark HIV Testing Day this weekend have been delayed until later this year.Kevin Cunningham with Turning Point in Red Deer says the decision aligns with directives from the Canadian Aids...
Jun 25, 2020
Traffic disruption at Gaetz Ave. and 32 St. for storm system replacement
Motorists and pedestrians are advised of a two week traffic disruption at the intersection of Gaetz Avenue and 32 Street starting Tuesday, June 30. During construction, both eastbound lanes on 32 Stre...
Jun 25, 2020
RDC welcomes new Vice President Academic and Research
Red Deer College has announced a new Vice President Academic and Research.Ms. Kylie Thomas is described as an experienced leader in post-secondary education in British Columbia, most recently serving ...
Jun 25, 2020
App allows users to help police catch criminals while staying anonymous
Central Albertans eager to help police catch criminals are making use of a handheld tool at their disposal.A free app called Lightcatch allows users to report trouble and alert other app users nearby....
Jun 25, 2020