Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer's building permit values were down in April
Year-over-year, building permit values in Red Deer dropped this April.According to the city, there were 94 issued permits valued at nearly $7.5 million; that compares with 103 issued permits valued at...
May 07, 2025
Red Deerians urged to be mindful of very dry conditions
Be wary of dry spring conditions, the City of Red Deer and Red Deer Emergency Services are urging this week.Temperatures across the province are surging and the fire danger rating for Red Deer is now ...
May 07, 2025
RDES investigating cause of structure fire on 42 Street
Red Deer Emergency Services were called to a minor structure fire on 42 Street between 56 and 57 Avenue just before midnight yesterday.Officials say there was minor damage to the exterior of the apart...
May 07, 2025
Brief power outage affected over 4,400 customers in Red Deer
For 17 minutes this morning in north Red Deer, residents were affected by a power outage.The City of Red Deer said 4,415 customers were impacted by the outage that originated at one of the city's subs...
May 07, 2025
Mental Health Week 2025 all about breaking down the stigma
The 74th annual Mental Health Week has arrived.It is recognized across the nation in the first week of May to promote and celebrate awareness about mental health.This year, the week takes part from Ma...
May 07, 2025
Students in Maskwacîs get free eye exams and glasses thanks to special collaboration
Close to 600 youth in the Maskwacs Education School Commission (MESC) received free eye exams and glasses during a two-day vision clinic this month.The clinic was organized by the North American affil...
May 07, 2025
Edmonton Oilers bring back fan buses for Game 3 of second round
The Edmonton Oilers are off to the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs and they're looking for fans in Red Deer to make the trip to the City of Champions.Oilers Entertainment Group has re-la...
May 06, 2025
Lacombe County residents asked to check on burn piles as weather causes flare-ups
Lacombe County officials are warning residents that extremely windy conditions are causing winter burn piles to flare up, posing a risk to properties, natural areas and the community. The county asks ...
May 06, 2025
Centennial Street water discharge in Sylvan Lake May 7
Officials with the Town of Sylvan Lake say they are testing a water well at the South Reservoir starting May 7, 2025. The testing is expected to take approximately 12 hours. Testing Well 13 to expand ...
May 06, 2025
Bus driver appreciation day: Chinook's Edge driver celebrates nearly five decades
In honour of bus driver appreciation day on May 5, Chinook's Edge School Division extended a thank you to all the bus drivers that get students to and from school safely every day.They were recognized...
May 06, 2025