Category Archives: Red Deer
First round of Community Microgrants awarded to five agencies
Through the Community Foundation's new microgrants program, each of the following five agencies have received a $5,000 grant, for a total of $25,000 awarded.Bashaw Youth Centre will use the grant to s...
Sep 30, 2024
City says utilities budget focuses on stability and sustainability
On Tuesday, Red Deer city council will learn more about The City's financial state as they receive an updated financial profile and debate the 2025 Utilities Budget.City officials say the utilities bu...
Sep 30, 2024
Indigenous Leads Day successful at Chinook's Edge School Division
Indigenous lead teachers from Chinook's Edge School Division gathered on Sept. 19, 2024, to collaborate and prepare for the year ahead. The teachers are responsible to support other staff members in t...
Sep 29, 2024
Arrest made in central Alberta homicide
An arrest has been made in connection with a central Alberta murder earlier this year. 24-year-old Chervaine Saddleback, a resident of Maskwacis, AB, was arrested by the RCMP Major Crimes Unit (MCU) o...
Sep 29, 2024
City of Lacombe celebrates grand opening of $10.8 million Operations Facility
Lacombe city council held a grand opening celebration recently, recognizing the completion of a $10.8 million Operations Facility in the Len Thompson Industrial Park. City staff have now relocated fro...
Sep 29, 2024
Donation of $500,000 in securities to fund new preschool building at Kerry Wood Nature Centre
In an inspiring act of generosity, a donor has made a substantial $500,000 donation of securities to fund a new preschool building at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre in Red Deer.Officials with the Commun...
Sep 29, 2024
Recreation, community spaces and pool rentals available for 2025 spring, summer & fall bookings
Applications are now being accepted for groups wanting to book Red Deer's recreation, pools and community spaces for the upcoming spring, summer & fall 2025 season.Community associations, sport pa...
Sep 29, 2024
Chinook’s Edge launches video land acknowledgment in preparation for Truth and Reconciliation Day
On September 30, Chinook's Edge schools will be closed in observance of Truth and Reconciliation Day. During the week ahead, and in the days leading up to that day, educators will take time to help st...
Sep 29, 2024
CACI celebrates Alberta’s Apprenticeship Day with new experiential opportunity for students
High school students from central Alberta had the opportunity to learn more about what it would be like to apprentice as a welder or heavy equipment technician recently. On Sept. 23, students came fro...
Sep 29, 2024
Lacombe County receives Municipal Excellence Award
The Minister of Municipal Affairs, Honorable Ric McIver, has awarded Lacombe County the 2024 Municipal Excellence Award in the Red Tape Reduction category. Officials note, this award recognizes Lacomb...
Sep 29, 2024