Category Archives: Red Deer

Temporary spring road bans lifted in Red Deer
With summer well on its way, officials with the City of Red Deer say temporary road bans throughout the city have now come to an end.Officials note that road bans are used to prevent heavy trucks from...
Jun 07, 2024

Red Deer Polytechnic honours largest graduating class yet
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) celebrated its 2024 graduates with families and community members on June 7 in their 60th annual convocation ceremony. "They're resilient. A lot of these grads have come thr...
Jun 07, 2024

Alberta Crop Report: June 7
Central progress for seeding of all crops (major crops) in the Central Region of Alberta is 98 (98) per cent complete, compared to the five-year average of 99 (99) per cent. That according to the late...
Jun 07, 2024

World Café event in Red Deer to get newcomers' perspectives on rural mental health
What matters most to newcomers when it comes to accessing quality mental health services?That is the question seeking to be answered through an upcoming Equity, Diversity & Inclusion World Caf, ha...
Jun 07, 2024

RCMP investigating alleged firearms incident in central Alberta
RCMP are investigating an alleged firearms incident in central Alberta this week.On June 4, 2024, at 8:18 a.m., Maskwacis RCMP received a report of individuals with a firearm driving around Louis Bull...
Jun 06, 2024

Traffic disruption coming to 67 Street bridge
Motorists are advised of an upcoming traffic disruption next week that will impact access to the 67 Street bridge from Riverside Drive.From Monday, June 10 to Friday, June 14, access to the ramp conne...
Jun 06, 2024

Recreation Centre temporarily closed for swim meet
Red Deer's Recreation Centre will be closed to the public this weekend as the Red Deer Catalina Swim Club hosts their annual, "Freeze or Fry" swim meet.From Friday, June 7 at 6 p.m. to Monday, June 10...
Jun 06, 2024

Alix-MAC students visit NAIT for hands-on learning
As part of a STEM Camp Series day camp, 14 grade-nine students from Alix-MAC School travelled to the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton recently to get a hands-on introduction...
Jun 06, 2024

Life sentence for Bowden man convicted in girlfriend's murder
It's life in prison with no eligibility of parole for 15 years for a Bowden man convicted of second-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend three years ago. Ross Arran McInnes, 30, was sentenced ...
Jun 06, 2024

Retired school board trustee honoured with Legacy Award
The Public School Boards' Association of Alberta (PBSAA) has awarded retired trustee and public education supporter Dr. Bill Stuebing with the Dick Baker Legacy Award.The PBSAA held its Special Recogn...
Jun 06, 2024