Category Archives: Red Deer
Office and retail sales now principal use in Lacombe Light Industrial District
As of Apr. 14, office and retail sales have been approved as principal uses in the Light Industrial District by Lacombe's city council. These amendments to the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) passed second and t...
Apr 21, 2025
Red Deer County launches fire cadet program
A new fire cadet program is being launched by Red Deer County.The program will offer a comprehensive and structured pathway for young individuals aspiring to careers in fire and emergency services.It ...
Apr 20, 2025
National Day of Mourning ceremony to be held in Red Deer on April 28
The upcoming National Day of Mourning will be observed in Red Deer with a ceremony at Bower Ponds later this month.The annual day falls on Monday, April 28 and ceremonies will be held across the count...
Apr 19, 2025
AHS pilots language menu to improve health care access
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is launching a pilot program in Red Deer, an Inbound Call Interpreter service meant to improve access to medical services for newcomers to Canada. Launched in March at th...
Apr 19, 2025
Lacombe city council makes amendments to development plan for new fire station
Amendments have been made to the plan for the development of the new fire station in Lacombe to be built along Woodland Drive.This week Lacombe city council approved the amendments to the North Area S...
Apr 19, 2025
Vandalism in Sylvan Lake continues to have community impact
Effective as of Apr. 16, drop-in sports at Multi-Campus in Sylvan Lake will now only be open to adults over 18-years-old for the remainder of the season. The Town of Sylvan Lake says the decision was ...
Apr 18, 2025
Lacombe city council gives update to 2024 strategic plan
Lacombe city council has approved an update on the 2024 strategic plan, which highlights the success and status of council priorities over the current term.As a result, council completed six out of 14...
Apr 18, 2025
Podcast: Red Deerians working hard to steward planet as Earth Day circles around
The overlooked, perhaps undervalued crow flies over, cawing her caw...A grey rabbit, eager for the spring feast which he himself helped fertilize, scurries across...All as the sun beats down on what's...
Apr 18, 2025
Lending Cupboard hosting annual Ladies Luncheon May 8
The Lending Cupboard is once again inviting the women of central Alberta to attend its 14th annual Ladies Luncheon, May 8 from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Red Deer Resort and Casino.The theme this year is 'W...
Apr 17, 2025
Trial dates scheduled for two more of six suspects charged in alleged re-vinning operation
Trial dates have been set for two more suspects of six people charged following a year-long investigation into an alleged organized auto theft and re-vinning operation. Cherie Baptiste, 41, of Red Dee...
Apr 17, 2025