Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer building permit values rise in September
The City of Red Deer reports that building permit values increased in September, with 115 issued permits valued at $7.7 million. Last year, the City issued 92 permits in September worth $5.5 million. ...
Oct 03, 2024
Data shows concerning rise in child abuse cases coming to Red Deer centre of excellence
New data shows the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) just had its busiest year to-date.Between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024, more than 460 child forensic Interviews took place, with al...
Oct 03, 2024
Chief Wilton Littlechild formally becomes Companion of The Order of Canada
Chief Wilton Littlechild of Maskwacis was one of 56 people to receive promotions within or be appointed to the Order of Canada on Thursday in Ottawa by Governor General Mary Simon. Littlechild was ori...
Oct 03, 2024 Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested 4 Companions (C.C.), 20 Officers (O.C.) and 29 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on October 3, 2024. (MS Anne-Marie Brisson, Rideau Hall)
Lacombe County approves Recreation Capital Plan
Lacombe County council has approved the 2025-2029 Recreation Capital Plan, which projects a variety of trail system and playground expansions. The decision was made in the Sept. 26 regular council mee...
Oct 03, 2024
Lacombe Heritage Resource Committee recognized with Alberta Heritage Conservation Award
Lacombe's Heritage Resource Committee (HRC) has been named the recipient of the Government of Alberta's Heritage Conservation Award, which recognizes significant contributions to protecting, preservin...
Oct 03, 2024
Red Deer RCMP seeking witnesses of assault in Bower area
Red Deer RCMP are searching for witnesses to an alleged assault that occurred at approximately 3 p.m. at the corner of Gaetz Avenue and Boyce Street on Oct. 2.The suspect is described as:Approximately...
Oct 03, 2024
Grass fire along Taylor Drive extinguished Wednesday afternoon
A fire in the trail system along Taylor Drive, between 43 Street and 32 Street, had to be dealt with Wednesday afternoon.Red Deer Emergency Services responded around 3:15 p.m."We responded to what app...
Oct 02, 2024
Agri-Trade Equipment Expo unveils 2024 Ag Innovations finalists competing for $25,000
The 40th Anniversary of the Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is set to kick off at Red Deer's Westerner Park next month.From Nov. 13-15, 2024, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the latest in agr...
Oct 02, 2024
Blackfalds raising funds for youth winter coat program
Community members are invited to Blackfalds for the Town's Community Warmth Fall Fundraiser on October 3, which supports the Family and Community Support Services' (FCSS) Winter Coat Program.The progr...
Oct 02, 2024
Thurber student to sit on Minister's Youth Council for second year
A grade 12 student at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School will sit for a second year on the Education Minister's Youth Council.Fahd Mohamed is one of 40 students from across the province represe...
Oct 02, 2024