Category Archives: Red Deer

Central Alberta organizations take part in Giving Tuesday
Several local organizations are taking part in Giving Tuesday festivities this Dec. 3. Giving Tuesday is a national movement for folks to give back to their communities, be it through monetary donatio...
Nov 28, 2024

Blue spruce tree event returns to Pine Lake Dec. 7
Pine Lake is once again the place to be this Dec. 7 for the annual Haynes conservation property blue spruce tree event, hosted by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC).The NCC has been undertaking th...
Nov 28, 2024

Small structure fire quickly contained by Red Deer fire fighters
Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES) quickly responded to and controlled a detached garage fire in the Glendale neighbourhood on the evening of Nov. 27. Crews received notice of the fire on 59 Avenue at...
Nov 28, 2024

Red Deer Food Bank holds online auction for winter support
The Red Deer Food Bank invites residents to take advantage of its online holiday auction, an opportunity to support the organization and score something for yourself in one move. The auction features ...
Nov 27, 2024

Holiday-themed events coming to the Town of Blackfalds
Those hoping to get into the holiday spirit in Blackfalds won't have to wait long to do so.The 18th annual Light Up Blackfalds event will take place at Tayles Spray Park from 5 to 7 p.m.The free event...
Nov 27, 2024

The Outreach Centre receives matching donation from Scotia Wealth Management
The Outreach Centre's annual "Walk a Mile in HER Shoes" event officially raised about $58,000 thanks to a matching donation of $30,000 presented by the Zukiwsky Group of Scotia Wealth Management on No...
Nov 27, 2024

ALERT Integrated Gang Enforcement Team makes Hells Angels arrest
The ALERT Integrated Gang Enforcement Team has arrested a member of the Hells Angels Alberta Nomads, 55-year-old Owen Czech, after he was allegedly found possessing a handgun. Czech was arrested Nov. ...
Nov 27, 2024

UPDATE: RCMP say QEII now clear after collision near Bowden
Update (4 p.m.): Olds RCMP says the collision involving a semi on the QEII Highway south of Bowden earlier today has been cleared. Police responded to the collision at 7:34 a.m. after receiving a repo...
Nov 27, 2024

Red Deer's '100+ Women Who Care' launch new era after 10 years
It's a new era for 100+ Women Who Care Red Deer (WWCRD) as the philanthropic organization welcomes in new leadership.The group was formed a decade ago under the guidance of Cindy Jefferies and Susan K...
Nov 26, 2024

Red Deer County approves 3.5% tax rate increase in 2025 budget
Red Deer County council approved its 2025 budget on Tuesday which includes a 3.5 per cent tax rate increase.It also consists of a 2025-2027 Operating Budget ($179,439,975) and the 2025-2029 Capital Pl...
Nov 26, 2024