Category Archives: Red Deer
City Manager shares update on Red Deer's COVID-19 response
City Manager Allan Seabrooke on Monday shared the following update to residents regarding The City of Red Deer's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.---It's been just over seven weeks since we activated...
May 04, 2020 City Manager Allan Seabrooke (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Mom says EAs parade highlights 'cruelty' of government cuts
Parades celebrating birthdays and other personal milestones have become common during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, one of the latest parades in Red Deer is another example of why a Red Deer mother ...
May 04, 2020 Educational Assistants who've taught Anakin Suerink at Lindsay Thurber swung by his home for a parade, bearing signs with messages like 'Thurber Misses You.' (Supplied)
Lacombe allowing garage sales, but virtual events highly preferable
Garage sales can go ahead in Lacombe, according to the municipality, but residents are strongly encouraged to hold them virtually instead.The City suggests that virtual sales can be done via platforms...
May 03, 2020
Crews douse flames at Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary
Red Deer Emergency Services members were busy once again Saturday night putting out a fire near the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Deputy Chief Chris Kearns says crews responded just before 11:30 to a sect...
May 03, 2020 (Credit: Jen Marie)
Central Alberta photographer offering Grad 2020 lawn signs
A Red Deer photographer is trying to inject a little joy back into the lives of graduating students who were told recently they won't get to go to prom because of COVID-19.The project is called the Gr...
May 03, 2020
Special weather statement in effect for Red Deer region
Environment Canada says a sharp change in the weather can be expected for central Alberta on Sunday. A spring storm is on tap," a statement issued Saturday reads.The updated special weather statement ...
May 02, 2020
Wind causes wild pileup at pier in Sylvan Lake
A central Alberta man is racking up the views after sharing what he believes may be close to a once in a lifetime sighting in Sylvan Lake.Mike Morelli was with a friend in the resort town on Thursday ...
May 02, 2020 (Supplied)
City has important decisions looming with Westerner Park
Red Deer city council will hold a special in-camera meeting this Monday to receive a legal briefing regarding the ongoing financial instability of Westerner Park. The City of Red Deer says COVID-19 ha...
May 02, 2020
Fire destroys two homes in Lancaster
Two families have been displaced after fire tore through their homes in Red Deer's Lancaster neighourhood late Friday night. Around nine people, including children, all got out safely from the two hom...
May 02, 2020 (Photo: Rob Raincock)
'More vital now:' Gay-straight alliances go virtual during COVID-19 pandemic
CALGARY - Lily Overacker and Laurell Pallot start each gay-straight alliance meeting with everyone introducing themselves, saying their pronouns and sharing highs and lows of the week. Except lat...
May 02, 2020