Category Archives: Red Deer
Court case around Red Deer's closed overdose prevention site awaits new decision
We're once again in the waiting game as it relates to the court case involving Red Deer's former overdose prevention site (OPS).The case returned to Red Deer Court of King's Bench on June 26, before J...
Jul 05, 2025
Safe Harbour announces new executive director
Safe Harbour Society has announced a new executive director. Kelli Steele-Stanton takes over, effective July 15. In Red Deer, Safe Harbour provides addiction recovery-oriented and housing-focused serv...
Jul 04, 2025 (Supplied)
Red Deer building permit values increase in June
The City of Red Deer has announced that building permit values increased significantly in June.In total, 107 permits were issued valued at $949.2 million, compared to the 120 permits issued last year ...
Jul 04, 2025
Majority of Central Alberta crops rated good to excellent
The proportion of crops rated in good to excellent condition is 71 per cent for major crops and 72 per cent for all crops in the Central Alberta region.That according to the latest Crop Report from Ag...
Jul 04, 2025
Central Alberta Humane Society now accepting donations ahead of Ultimate Garage Sale
The Central Alberta Humane Society's biggest fundraiser of the year is officially underway.The Ultimate Garage Sale kicks off today from July 4-19 by gathering community donations ahead of the garage ...
Jul 04, 2025
Lacombe Fish and Game Association launches Outdoor Education Bursary
The Lacombe Fish and Game Association (LFGA) has announced the launch of its Outdoor Education Bursary.The LFGA announced the creation of the fund at their second annual awards banquet held on March 2...
Jul 04, 2025
Blackfalds municipal gov't workers ratify new agreement
Union members have ratified a new agreement with the Town of Blackfalds.Members belong to CUPE Local 417-02, and work for the municipal government in a variety of roles.Highlights include revised lang...
Jul 04, 2025
Red Deer city councillor Victor Doerksen running for mayor in municipal election
Red Deer city councillor Victor Doerksen has filed his notice of intent to run for mayor of the City of Red Deer in the 2025 Election. He will now focus on putting together an election team and his ca...
Jul 04, 2025
Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre may have to cease operations
The Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre may have to close it's doors due to a loss of funding.For over a decade, the City of Red Deer had been providing the centre with operational funding but acc...
Jul 03, 2025
City of Red Deer to develop master plan for service delivery
The City of Red Deer is developing a strategic planning initiative that will form how the city will deliver services from 2025 to 2037 that are available to the public.Red Deer's Community Compass: Ou...
Jul 03, 2025