Category Archives: Red Deer
Market at Red Deer will start 50th season on time May 16
The Market at Red Deer is a go, and it will actually open on time after previously announcing it would be delayed by several weeks due to COVID-19-related restrictions.In a statement on Facebook, orga...
May 09, 2020
Red Deer opening some outdoor amenities
Following the release of the provincial government's Relaunch Strategy, The City of Red Deer is opening some outdoor recreation amenities. In a release, city official say a long-term, phased approach ...
May 08, 2020
Amethyst House keeping COVID-19 at bay so far
Officials at Amethyst House, a 48-unit supportive living facility on Red Deer's south hill, hope their luck will continue as far as keeping COVID-19 outside their walls.The facility, replacing the old...
May 08, 2020
ASIRT launches investigation into officer-involved fatality of Blackfalds suspect
On May 6, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that took place that same day on the Queen Elizabeth...
May 08, 2020
Lots of work for local restaurants before reopening
With the province allowing for the partial reopening of restaurants to dine-in customers starting Thursday (May 14), local restaurant owners are offering their thanks to the community for its support ...
May 08, 2020
Alberta COVID-19 recoveries surpass 4,000
Alberta is reporting 81 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total to 6,098.The number of cases in the Central zone has increased by three to 97. One of the new cases is being reported in Red...
May 08, 2020
Tourism Red Deer announces Rene Rondeau as new Executive Director
Tourism Red Deer will soon have a new Executive Director taking the helm of the organization. Rene Rondeau begins his journey as Executive Director starting on a part-time basis May 15, and full-time ...
May 08, 2020
RDC to deliver only online courses for Fall 2020
Red Deer College has decided to deliver its programs and courses online for Fall 2020 due to the uncertain and evolving COVID-19 situation, By making this decision now Red Deer College instructors and...
May 08, 2020
Sylvan Lake releases local relaunch plan
The Town of Sylvan Lake has released its own local "Safely Staged Municipal Amenity Relaunch Plan" on the heels of the Alberta government releasing a province-wide strategy."The key message we need to...
May 08, 2020 (rdnewsNOW/Troy Gillard)
Province accelerating procurement process for Red Deer Justice Centre
The provincial government says it is accelerating the procurement process for construction of the Red Deer Justice Centre in order to get Albertans back to work.Construction of this major project is e...
May 08, 2020