Category Archives: Red Deer

LiveBarn amateur sports streaming coming to Blackfalds arenas
Council for the Town of Blackfalds has unanimously opted to install a LiveBarn broadcasting system in Arena 1 and the Eagle Builders Centre for a term of six years. The sports broadcasting system allo...
May 29, 2024

Tax exemption bylaw for agricultural processing facilities passed by Red Deer County council
An agricultural processing tax incentive bylaw designed to attract related developments to central Alberta has been passed unanimously through its first, second, and third readings by Red Deer County ...
May 29, 2024

Lacombe's Cranna Lake getting solar light installation
Lacombe's Cranna Lake is getting a significant upgrade that will see a solar lighting project installed along its trail.The City dollars come from the Community Builder Partnership Fund, and will go t...
May 29, 2024

Red Deer County council approves strategic priorities
Red Deer County council has passed its 2024 Strategic Priorities document. The document is developed collaboratively between council and senior administration and outlines the primary focuses for budg...
May 29, 2024

Red Deer County code of conduct bylaw passes first reading
Red Deer County council passed first reading of their new Council Code of Conduct Bylaw unanimously on May 28. The bylaw is intended to establish ethical conduct standards for council members in relat...
May 29, 2024

Central Alberta Children's Festival returns to Red Deer
For two days, Rotary Recreation Park will be transformed into an engaging environment with more than 40 activities for children to explore the arts, and foster creativity and imagination.On May 31 and...
May 29, 2024

Lacombe council revises 2024 capital works slate
Lacombe city council has approved a revised capital works program for 2024, with $3.6 million worth of improvements on the way.During council deliberations on Budget 2024, it had approved the 2024 cap...
May 29, 2024

New Red Deer Justice one of three appointed by Alberta government
Alberta's government has appointed three justices to the Alberta Court of Justice to help resolve civil, criminal and family matters faster. Provincial officials say Albertans deserve confidence in th...
May 28, 2024

Red Deer District Chamber hosts Alberta Chambers of Commerce Annual General Meeting
The Alberta Chambers of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Policy Plenary session took place at the Red Deer Resort and Casino on May 25, featuring delegates from across the province as they tackled ...
May 28, 2024

New trial dates set for man accused of first-degree murder in fatal Red Deer arson fire
New trial dates have been set for a local man charged with arson and first-degree murder following a fatal fire in Red Deer two years ago. Raymond Richard, 39, of Red Deer, was originally scheduled fo...
May 28, 2024