Category Archives: Red Deer

Humane Society's new executive director is paw-sitively fit for the role
The Central Alberta Humane Society (CAHS) has fetched itself a new executive director, Megan Barrett, a passionate animal lover with years of experience in the veterinary field. "I'm honoured to lead ...
Aug 07, 2024

Innisfail resident arrested through surveillance program
An Innisfail resident has been arrested after being surveilled through a habitual offender management program, police say. On August 6, Innisfail RCMP observed a "high risk repeat offender" allegedly ...
Aug 07, 2024

Trial date set for Wetaskiwin man arrested twice in 24 hours
A trial date has been set for a Wetaskiwin man arrested and charged twice in the span of 24 hours last month. Jamie Swinamer, 35, is scheduled for trial in Wetaskiwin Court of Justice on Aug. 19, 2024...
Aug 07, 2024

Optimist Club of Red Deer Hosts 3rd Annual Duck Race
The Optimist Club of Red Deer has announced its 3rd Annual Red Deer Duck Race, set to take place on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at River Bend Recreation Area. Organizers say this family-friendly event pr...
Aug 07, 2024

City getting a jump on Budget 2025
City council and administration are getting ahead of the game for budget this year by conducting a service level review and prioritization exercise.From July 8-30, council was surveyed on each of the ...
Aug 07, 2024

Building permit values continue to rise through July
Building permit values in Red Deer continued to increase in July, with 115 issued permits valued at $17.4 million, compared with 92 issued permits in July 2023 worth $6 million, officials say.Year-to-...
Aug 07, 2024

Disruptions to 55 Street traffic
Red Deer motorists are advised of traffic disruptions on 55 Street as crews repair asphalt.From 6 a.m. on August 7 to 4 p.m. on August 8, 55 Street will be closed at the 45 avenue intersection, affect...
Aug 07, 2024

Innisfail welcoming world's first carbon removal innovation and commercialization centre
Innisfail will soon be home to the world's first carbon removal innovation and commercialization centre.Canadian company Deep Sky Labs has chosen Innisfail for the project because they say the communi...
Aug 07, 2024

Council to explore photo radar alternatives after receiving report
In the regular city council meeting on August 6, council received a report regarding the value and effectiveness of the City's Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) program.The report presented to counc...
Aug 06, 2024

Council approves $350,000 for Kinsmen Community Arena chiller
Red Deer city council has unanimously approved a budget amendment to provide up to $350,000 in funding towards a new chiller installation at the Kinsmen Community Arenas. The chiller is a piece of equ...
Aug 06, 2024