Category Archives: Red Deer
Blackfalds town councillor resigns suddenly
Rebecca Stendie has resigned from her seat on Blackfalds town council. The resignation was announced during the March 12 council meeting. Stendie had been on council since 2017. In that election, Sten...
Mar 13, 2024
Red Deer region's unemployment rate drops in February
The Red Deer region's unemployment rate saw a significant drop last month.According to Statistics Canada, the Red Deer region's jobless rate was 6.9 per cent in February, down from 8.2 per cent in Jan...
Mar 13, 2024
Teachers with Red Deer Catholic complain to ATA about anti-2SLGBTQ+ presentation
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) is once again in the crosshairs of controversy on a 2SLGBTQ+-related matter.Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) President Jason Schilling confirms to rdnewsN...
Mar 12, 2024
Temporary road bans in Red Deer start this Friday
With spring well on its way, temporary road bans throughout the city will come into effect this Friday.Road bans are in place for trucks to prevent serious damage to roads during spring thaw.As of 7 a...
Mar 12, 2024
UCP, NDP butt heads on public-private model for Red Deer ambulatory care centre
The Alberta NDP, in light of learning this week that the UCP intends to build a Red Deer ambulatory care centre using what's known as the 'P3 model', says the current government is determined to priva...
Mar 12, 2024
Outdoor rinks and pond surface closed for the season
With recent warm temperatures and sunshine, officials with the City of Red Deer say the remaining outdoor rinks, Bower Ponds skating pond, and the Ice Oval at Great Chief Park are now all closed for t...
Mar 12, 2024
Red Deer good samaritan, 80, who died after pushing woman from path of vehicle always helpful: son
When Patrick Hare of Red Deer, Alta., visited a mall or a store he was the man who always held the door open for everybody, said his son Ron Hare. "At times, you know, he could hardly walk at best, bu...
Mar 12, 2024
Two recruits join Lacombe Police Service following EPS training
Forty-nine police officers graduated late last week in the Alberta capital after training with Edmonton Police Service, and two of them are with Lacombe Police.This was the first of several large recr...
Mar 12, 2024
Red Deer Public Schools preparing students for the future with Enriched Academy
High school graduation is one of the most important times in a student's life. It's a time to celebrate and to make plans for the future. Student Success and Completion is a priority for Red Deer Publ...
Mar 12, 2024
RCMP clear the scene of serious motor vehicle collision on Hwy 2A north of Red Deer
Update: March 12, 2024 - 1:08 p.m. Red Deer RCMP have cleared from the scene on Highway 2A between Township Road 391 and 272 and normal traffic flow has resumed. Mounties say additional updates on thi...
Mar 12, 2024