Category Archives: Red Deer

More Albertans received the flu shot this season
Although the number of flu cases was up in the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Central Zone this year, the number of deaths was down. According to this season's final figures (as of May 2), the number o...
Jun 04, 2020

Sylvan Lake Gulls survive storm to fly on with plans for 2021
They say timing is everything, and for the Sylvan Lake Gulls the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic came at nearly the worst time possible. On March 15, the Gulls unveiled their name and logo in front of ...
Jun 03, 2020

Future uncertain for Red Deer's Rover Hut
The future of Red Deer's Rover Cabin, the rustic former scout hut in the city's downtown, remains uncertain for now.In January, officials with the Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter (CAWES) ann...
Jun 03, 2020

Chamber releases local COVID-19 business survey results
Just how much local businesses have suffered over the past few months is being reflected in results from a pair of recent surveys. The Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce circulated the surveys ...
Jun 03, 2020

MISSING: 40 y/o Karen Siemens of Red Deer
June 3: Red Deer RCMP have located Karen Siemens unharmed.
Jun 03, 2020

Concerned parent takes to sidewalk to get her message through to MLA
The words she wrote were washed away, but the concerns Kellie Verburg has over the status of education and healthcare funding in Alberta remain.The teacher and Lacombe resident used sidewalk chalk to ...
Jun 03, 2020

Westpark Middle School playground gets $250,000 in provincial funding
Westpark Middle School is getting $250,000 for a new playground from the provincial government. It's one of 26 projects across Alberta that were previously unfunded and are now sharing in $5 million f...
Jun 02, 2020

Traffic disruption on 32 Street for sidewalk construction
Motorists and pedestrians are advised of a multi-day traffic disruption on 32 Street from Taylor Drive to 47 Avenue starting tomorrow. City crews will be performing sidewalk construction in the area f...
Jun 02, 2020

Reaction positive to government's proposed Alberta Parole Board
The provincial government's plan to establish the Alberta Parole Board in hopes of ending a widely viewed 'catch and release' or 'revolving door' justice system is being welcomed by both urban and rur...
Jun 02, 2020

City of Red Deer suspends production of 2020 fall Activity Guide
Due to the ongoing uncertainly regarding COVID-19, and unknown health restrictions that may be in place over the coming months, The City of Red Deer says it has made the "difficult decision to suspend...
Jun 02, 2020