Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer Public Schools budget includes $3 million deficit
Trustees for Red Deer Public Schools have unanimously approved a $125.8 million budget for the 2020-21 school year.The budget includes a $3 million deficit that will be covered by operating reserves."...
May 28, 2020
Barn destroyed in fire near Pine Lake
A barn has been destroyed but thankfully no injuries following a farm fire in the Pine Lake area on Thursday.Red Deer County Fire Inspector Scott Tuton says crews were called out to the structure fire...
May 28, 2020
Red Deer photo radar locations: June 1-30
Red Deer RCMP have released their planned photo radar locations for the month of June.Mobile units will be operating in the neighbourhoods of Oriole Park, Johnstone, Kentwood, Fairview, West Park, Gra...
May 28, 2020
St. Patrick's Community School going to traditional school calendar for 2020-21
The situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing St. Patrick's Community School in Red Deer to adjust its calendar for the 2020-21 school year. August 31 will be the first day of school at S...
May 28, 2020
St. Gabriel Online School to close as Red Deer Catholic board passes 2020-21 budget
The board of trustees for Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools has approved the district's 2020-21 budget that accounts for millions in lost funding over the last year.Chief among budget cuts is the clo...
May 28, 2020
Blackfalds Multi-Plex expansion to begin in June
Shovels will hit the ground next month for the expansion of the Blackfalds Multi-Plex now that town council has finalized the budget for the ambitious project.On Tuesday, council voted 4-3 to approve ...
May 28, 2020
Downtown Red Deer market returns Wednesday
The Downtown Red Deer market returns on Wednesday (June 3).It'll be open on Little Gaetz Avenue from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. weekly through the summer. The market offers people the chance to purchase farm f...
May 28, 2020
'Virtual' Respect Day event on Friday
As they celebrate their 35th anniversary the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre (CASASC) is hosting a virtual edition of Respect Day on Friday. The organization typically celebrates by host...
May 28, 2020
Survey reveals COVID-19 impact on Sylvan Lake businesses
New survey results indicate a large majority of businesses in Sylvan Lake are experiencing negative impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.The survey, conducted by the Town of Sylvan Lake's economic devel...
May 28, 2020
Significant road infrastructure improvements to begin in Lacombe
A number of rehabilitative capital construction improvements will soon be underway in the city of Lacombe. On Monday, council approved six projects (three major and three minor) for work to begin in t...
May 28, 2020