Category Archives: Red Deer

MADD's annual Project Red Ribbon campaign in full swing
The annual Project Red Ribbon campaign put on by Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is officially underway.The initiative, which runs from Nov. 1 until the first Monday of the new year, is a yearly...
Nov 05, 2024

RDP announces new diagnostic medical sonography diploma
Students and future students of Red Deer Polytechnic can now apply to the new Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma.It is the newest health tech program to be offered at RDP and students will gain han...
Nov 05, 2024

Art exchange and food drive at RDP means to spark curiosity
A Red Deer Polytechnic student is using her art to help the Red Deer Food Bank.Bailey Horton, a Visual Arts program student, came up with the idea to show that art can have a positive influence on soc...
Nov 05, 2024

New foundation being formed aims to tackle homelessness in Red Deer
A new foundation to combat homelessness in Red Deer is being formed.Over the summer, chair of the Red Deer Chamber Homelessness Taskforce Lyn Radford and vice chair Kathy Lacey worked to develop a tra...
Nov 05, 2024

Red Deer and area ready to remember
This Remembrance Day, Red Deer and surrounding areas have plenty of gatherings and ceremonies for you to honour and reflect on the many sacrifices made by Canada's soldiers. The Red Deer Legion invite...
Nov 05, 2024

Red Deer RCMP share winter tire tips
The Red Deer RCMP Traffic Unit would like to remind residents that installing winter tires properly marked with the mountain and snowflake symbol, of the same size, speed rating, and load index on all...
Nov 05, 2024

Lacombe high school welders contribute to community project that's full of heart
Blackfalds residents now have a permanent installation where they can hang locks to honour lost loved ones, pets, or significant memories thanks to students in the cole Secondaire Lacombe Composite Hi...
Nov 04, 2024

Olds College helping international students feel 'Home for the Holidays'
Once again, Olds College is holding its annual Home for the Holidays initiative, which aims to make the season brighter for international and out-of-province students. From December 13 to January 3, t...
Nov 04, 2024

Town of Innisfail issues statement on passing of Councillor Don Harrison
A member of Innisfail town council, Councillor and former mayor Don Harrison, has died. Innisfail Mayor Jean Barclay shared that he passed on November 1. Harrison was a fourth-generation Innisfailian ...
Nov 04, 2024 Don Harrison (Supplied)

Conservatives are trying to loosen regulations on natural health products
OTTAWA - A Conservative MP wants Parliament to undo changes made by the Liberals last year that brought natural health products under the same regulations as pharmaceuticals. The new rules mean Health...
Nov 04, 2024