Category Archives: Red Deer

Demolition begins for historic Kinex Arena
Demolition of the long-loved Kinex Arena officially began on July 15, and is expected to finish within the next couple of days.Since 1967 the building has been a part of the community, although it was...
Jul 15, 2024

Red Deer home sales lower in June
Red Deer home sales were a bit lower in June when compared to the month before and the same month last year. According to the latest Market Update from Central Alberta Realtors Association (CARA), the...
Jul 15, 2024 Photo 35950248 © Feverpitched | Dreamstime.com

Soroptimist launches new education award for Indigenous recipients
Soroptimist International of Central Alberta has launched a new funding opportunity, the Spread Your Wings award, which provides $1500 to female-identifying Indigenous individuals entering into post-s...
Jul 15, 2024

Pines and Normandeau neighbourhoods affected by morning power outage
"Wildlife interference" (bird) has been determined as the cause of a power outage in parts of north Red Deer Monday morning. Dean Walker, Senior Utilities Superintendent, City of Red Deer, says the ou...
Jul 15, 2024

Reminder: Sylvan Lake residents can register for free parking
The Town of Sylvan Lake is reminding residents that they are eligible to register for free parking. Here are the steps to get your resident parking pass: HotSpot account Create an account if you don't...
Jul 15, 2024 Supplied

Police in Kamloops, B.C., continue search for 50-year-old Red Deer man lost in river
Mounties in Kamloops, B.C., say the search continues for a 50-year-old Alberta man lost in the North Thompson River. Kamloops RCMP say officers responded to a call near a sports complex after a man wa...
Jul 14, 2024

Canyon Adventure Park now open!
Alberta's largest non-mountain resort located near Red Deer has opened an exciting new attraction. Canyon Adventure Park is now open to the public at Canyon Ski Resort and consists of a Net Park - the...
Jul 13, 2024

Upcoming traffic disruptions along Walker Boulevard
Walker Boulevard will be closed to all motor vehicles, except for local traffic, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, starting Tuesday, July 16, through Friday, July 19, weather permitting. Detours will be in...
Jul 12, 2024

Alberta Crop Report: July 12
Producers in central Alberta have been spraying fungicide during cooler temperature windows over the past week, and crop development is progressing smoothly due to the recent heat. Spring cereal crop ...
Jul 12, 2024

Red Deer RCMP arrest male after attempted child abduction
A Red Deer resident was arrested and charged after a witness reported an alleged attempted child abduction in the Oriole Park area.On July 6, it was reported that a male suspect approached a youth und...
Jul 12, 2024