Category Archives: Red Deer
St. Joseph and St. Gregory celebrate LEED certifications
A pair of central Alberta schools have been recognized for their environmental stewardship efforts.St. Joseph High School in Red Deer and St. Gregory the Great Catholic School in Blackfalds each celeb...
Jun 14, 2019 Officials with Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools celebrated LEED certifications with staff from St. Joseph High School in Red Deer (Left) and St. Gregory the Great Catholic School in Blackfalds (Right) on Friday, June 14.
New multi-family building approved for South Hill
The City's Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) has given the go-ahead for a new apartment building on Red Deer's South Hill.The three-story, 24-unit building by Sorento Custom Homes Ltd. will be at 36...
Jun 14, 2019 Rendering of the new three-story, 24-unit multi-family building planned for Red Deer's South Hill on 51 Avenue.
RDC to introduce new President & CEO Tuesday
Red Deer College will announce their new President & CEO at a special event scheduled for Tuesday (June 18) morning.The announcement comes after an 18-month search conducted by the RDC Board of Go...
Jun 14, 2019
Lowered Blackfalds speed limit starts this weekend
It's time to start letting off the gas pedal in Blackfalds as the recently approved speed limit reduction on town roads to 40 km/h takes effect starting Saturday. "These changes were important to our ...
Jun 14, 2019
'Counter-productive' social media chat fueled rumours during Eastview Middle School incident: School District
Those in the know are warning the greater school community to be extra careful when it comes to using social media during incidents like the one this week at Eastview Middle School.Three youth have be...
Jun 14, 2019
John Dolliver Memorial Truck and Car Show set for June 22
The memory of a local teen killed in a tragic crash on Canada Day 2016 continues to live on through an event happening later this month.The third annual John Dolliver Memorial Truck and Car Show is ta...
Jun 13, 2019
Flooding shuts down parts of Bower Place after heavy rainfall
Portions of Bower Place Shopping Centre became severely flooded Thursday afternoon following a torrential downpour that hit the region. Parts of the mall which ended up being taped off were the sectio...
Jun 13, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Buffalo Lake development proposal remains no-go for now
Plans to develop an outdoor recreational facility on the south shore of Buffalo Lake in the County of Stettler appear to be dead in the water for now.On Tuesday, County officials announced the Subdivi...
Jun 13, 2019
Innisfail Mounties seize drugs, recover stolen vehicles
On May 15, Innisfail GIS located a stolen vehicle, followed it to the Innisfail Fas Gas and arrested the driver on foot. The vehicle, a 2017 limited edition Ford Explorer valued at over $60,000, was s...
Jun 13, 2019
BIG 105, 106.7 The Drive team up with Canadian Blood Services for 'Bloodathon'
Central Albertans are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and help save a life this Friday.BIG 105, 106.7 The Drive and Canadian Blood Services are teaming up to present their second annual "Blo...
Jun 13, 2019