Category Archives: Red Deer
Tensions rise at townhall with Red Deer-South MLA regarding pension, transgender policy, OPS
Roughly a hundred residents attended a townhall event on Wednesday, organized by MLA for Red Deer-South Jason Stephan, to speak about the Alberta Pension Plan (APP), transgender youth policies, and th...
Feb 08, 2024
City of Red Deer says they are reducing red tape and supported by the provincial government
The City of Red Deer says they've been able to reduce red tape in their processes through efforts with the provincial government. The province shared a release this month stating that the reduction of...
Feb 07, 2024
Alberta NDP leadership candidate Kathleen Ganley speaks in Red Deer about economy
Alberta NDP leadership candidate Kathleen Ganley stopped in Red Deer on Tuesday to talk about her campaign, with a focus on economy. "We need to talk about the economy and how to make the economy work...
Feb 06, 2024
ATA says collective bargaining talks have 'broken down' with Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
Teachers in Red Deer Catholic are being called to an important bargaining meeting on February 15 to discuss next steps after local bargaining has broken down between the school division and the Albert...
Feb 06, 2024
Trial dates set for local man charged in Red Deer's largest-ever drug seizure
Trial dates have been set for a Red Deer man charged in what police believe to be the city's largest-ever drug bust.Delmond Kroetsch, 43, is scheduled for a jury trial in Red Deer Court of King's Benc...
Feb 06, 2024
E-scooters become permanent transportation option in Red Deer
After a two-year pilot program, Red Deer city council approved E-scooters as a permanent transportation option, with the 2024 season beginning on March 15.Council made the decision at their meeting on...
Feb 06, 2024
Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan to host Townhall event
Red Deerians are being encouraged to join MLA Jason Stephan and the Red Deer-South UCP Constituency Association for a Townhall event set to take place Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, 7:00 p.m., at the Albert...
Feb 06, 2024
Public hearing on Red Deer's Overdose Prevention Site open to all speakers
Red Deer city council approved that the upcoming non-statutory public hearing relating to the Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) will be open to the entire public, including beyond city limits. At their m...
Feb 06, 2024
City of Red Deer hires first Integrity Commissioner & Ethics Advisor
The City of Red Deer has hired Steven Phipps as their first Integrity Commissioner & Ethics Advisor.City council approved the contractual hiring on January 22, 2024. The Integrity Commissioner &am...
Feb 05, 2024
Schematics complete for Red Deer Regional Hospital expansion, says Infrastructure Minister
While stopping in Red Deer City Hall on Monday, Minister of Infrastructure Pete Guthrie confirmed the schematics stage for the Red Deer Regional Hospital expansion is complete. While visiting various ...
Feb 05, 2024