Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer Polytechnic, SVG Ventures|Thrive sign MOU to support innovation at the ag-energy nexus in Alberta
A new agreement signed by Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) and SVG Ventures|THRIVE will bring together entrepreneurs, industry experts and researchers to support economic growth and sustainability in Albert...
Jun 12, 2024
Sylvan Lake Protective Services building to get roof repaired
Roof repairs for the RCMP and Protective Services building in Sylvan Lake are on track to begin this week after town council received a report on the emergency funding procurement for the project for ...
Jun 12, 2024
Red Deer and District Community Foundation announces new name and new look
The Red Deer and District Community Foundation (RDDCF) will become the Community Foundation of Central Alberta (CFCAB); it announced the new name, a new logo, and appointed new board members at its an...
Jun 12, 2024
'Walk the Talk' event connects Red Deer seniors and fifth-graders
Fifth-graders from St. Elizabeth Seton School in Red Deer recently paid a visit to regular patrons of the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre for a fun event called 'Walk the Talk.'The field trip was...
Jun 12, 2024
Ponoka Emergency Department to remain open overnight
The Emergency Department (ED) at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre will remain open and fully operational today after alternative physician coverage has been successfully secured. According to Alber...
Jun 12, 2024
Town of Sylvan Lake offers downtown summer construction update
Officials with the Town of Sylvan Lake have announced what they describe as some great news for the downtown core.Town officials say they are paving the gravel sections soon to minimize impacts on loc...
Jun 12, 2024
Cure-In-Place-Pipe Program described as cost-effective sewer/storm solution for Lacombe
The City of Lacombe's CIPP (Cure-In-Place-Pipe) program, which will run throughout May and June 2024, is described by City officials as a long-term, cost-effective solution for public infrastructure i...
Jun 12, 2024
100 Red Deer Polytechnic non-academic staff vote to join 400 others in AUPE
One hundred non-academic staff at Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) are now members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE).The 100, which include various support staff in departments like IT, ma...
Jun 11, 2024
Taxi Plate Draw held in Red Deer
The City of Red Deer held a taxi plate draw on June 11, 2024, to issue 15 new plates.City officials say 23 names were included in the draw, with a total of 218 plates requested. The winning names and ...
Jun 11, 2024
Traffic disruption on 50 Street
A portion of 50 Street from 38 Avenue to 39 Avenue in Red Deer will be closed with no through traffic as crews work to replace water and sewer infrastructure.From Wednesday, June 12 to Thursday, June ...
Jun 11, 2024