Category Archives: Red Deer
Aspire's Children’s Raffle is back … online
Aspire's Children's Raffle has returned in 2024 with three great prizes as well as a new 50/50 cash draw with tickets available exclusively online.Officials say the transition to an entirely online fo...
Feb 16, 2024
Rental incentive grant returns to attract entrepreneurs to downtown Red Deer
Red Deer's Vacant Spaces Grant program returns to offer up to $10,000 in rental subsidy for entrepreneurs looking to set up shop downtown.New in 2023, officials say the City of Red Deer's Vacant Space...
Feb 16, 2024
Red Deer Hospice launches Community Matching Gift Campaign
Red Deer Hospice has partnered with Red Deer Twilight Homes Foundation and an anonymous donor to double the impact of community donations. The initiative began Feb. 14, 2024, with officials saying eve...
Feb 16, 2024
Town of Sylvan Lake announces Centennial Street modernization information webpage launch
The Town of Sylvan Lake has announced the launch of its Centennial Street modernization information web page. Town officials say the Centennial Street project is an investment in the future of Sylvan ...
Feb 16, 2024
Red Deerians share opinions on fate of Overdose Prevention Site over nine-hour public hearing
Over 30 people spoke at Thursday's non-statutory public hearing regarding Red Deer's Overdose Prevention Site (OPS). The nine-hour hearing attracted media attention from across the province as reporte...
Feb 16, 2024
Lacombe council refers Alberta Community Partnership Grant Application for Regional Recreation Facility to committee
Administration for the City of Lacombe presented council this week with an option to explore the development of a long-range plan for a new Recreation Complex through a collaborative effort between th...
Feb 15, 2024
Sentencing date set for Ponoka County man charged in drugs, firearms, explosives, and stolen merchandise seizure
A sentencing date has been set for the second of two people charged following the seizure of a large quantity of drugs, firearms, explosives, and various stolen merchandise in Ponoka County last year....
Feb 15, 2024
Modest decrease in Red Deer home sales in January
Only modest decreases in the number of home sales in Red Deer in January when compared to the previous month and year over-year.According to the latest Residential Market Update from Central Alberta R...
Feb 15, 2024
Town of Ponoka Snow and Ice Control Update
Town of Ponoka snow and ice control crews are conducting sanding and salting operations on roadways throughout the community. Crews are also conducting snow removal operations on the following routes ...
Feb 14, 2024
Pet Theft Awareness Day becomes hot topic for dog owners in province, including in central region
Some would say Valentine's Day is a day of love for humans and pets alike. Internationally, February 14 is also known as Pet Theft Awareness Day, with owners across the province sharing concerns on wh...
Feb 14, 2024