Category Archives: Red Deer
RCMP seek owners of lost keys found after Westerner Days
Did you lose your keys during the thrill of Westerner Days?Red Deer RCMP have received multiple sets of keys that it believes were lost during the event and would like to return them to their rightful...
Aug 14, 2024
Penhold Fall Festival returns for 2024
The Town of Penhold is looking forward to welcoming guests from all over central Alberta to its annual Fall Festival on Sept. 6 and 7, 2024. Organizers say the event is fun for the whole family with a...
Aug 14, 2024 Show 'n Shine at 2022 Penhold Fall Festival. (Photo by Town of Penhold)
Council approves zoning change to increase density and housing options in Lacombe
Lacombe city council has approved a zoning change aimed at adding density and housing options along 49 Street. The zoning change was made through an amendment to the City's Land Use Bylaw (LUB) which ...
Aug 14, 2024
Lacombe Nurseries Limited Residence officially designated as a Municipal Historic Resource
Lacombe city council has officially designated the Lacombe Nurseries Limited Residence as a Municipal Historic Resource under the Province of Alberta Historical Resources Act. "The Lacombe Nurseries L...
Aug 14, 2024 (City of Lacombe)
Lacombe council approves Land Use Bylaw Red Tape Reduction Strategy
Lacombe city council has endorsed a Planning and Development strategy for bringing forward future Land Use Bylaw (LUB) Amendments, which pledges to reduce red tape, improve efficiency, and encourage i...
Aug 14, 2024 (City of Lacombe)
Air quality advisory issued for Red Deer area
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued an air quality advisory for the Red Deer area (and other parts of Alberta) due to wildfire smoke.There is poor air quality and reduced visibilit...
Aug 14, 2024
Construction to 55 Street CPR Bridge underpass to begin
Construction work will begin on the old 55 Street underpass, south of the CPR Pedestrian Bridge on August 14, 2024 in support of the bridge rehabilitation project.To accommodate future construction ac...
Aug 13, 2024
Road closure at 57 Avenue and Wells Street intersection
Local motorists are advised of traffic disruptions on 57 Avenue for roadwork repair.On August 14, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 57 Avenue in Red Deer will be closed at the Wells Street intersection. Ci...
Aug 13, 2024
Debbie Baich resigns as mayor of Rocky Mountain House
Debbie Baich has resigned as mayor of Rocky Mountain House.Baich was elected in 2021, beating then incumbent Tammy Burke, as well as Jeanette Marie de Boer.The Town confirms Baich resigned officially ...
Aug 13, 2024
Central Alberta students get their finger on the pulse at AHS career camp
Central Alberta students had a chance to get hands-on experience in a variety of professions during the Healthcare Career Exploration Day held at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.On August 13, ab...
Aug 13, 2024