Category Archives: Red Deer
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
Outdoor rink at Ponoka Arena Complex now closed for the season
With spring just around the corner and above-average temperatures in the weather forecast this week, the Outdoor Rink (ODR) at the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54 Street) has closed for the season. Town...
Mar 11, 2024
Town of Ponoka mourns passing of Councillor and former Fire Chief Ted Dillon
Ted Dillon, Town of Ponoka Councillor and former Fire Chief, passed away this Saturday. "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Councillor Dillon," said Ponoka Mayor Kevin F...
Mar 11, 2024
Lake rinks closed for season in Sylvan Lake
Effective Monday March 11, all outdoor rinks are closed in the Town of Sylvan Lake. Town officials say this includes all neighbourhood rinks, the lake rinks, and lake rink parking lot. The lake access...
Mar 11, 2024
Charges laid in year-long Red Deer weapons trafficking investigation
An arrest warrant has been issued for the person wanted in connection to a year-long weapons trafficking investigation, Red Deer RCMP say.Red Deer Detachment say this week that they've finally been ab...
Mar 09, 2024
Bentley looks to annex 200 acres from Lacombe County
The Town of Bentley is set to annex a large swath of land from Lacombe County.The 200 acres are to the town's southeast, and the Town says Friday that council gave its approval to provide Notice of In...
Mar 08, 2024
Int'l Women's Day takes solemn pause at Red Deer City Hall gathering
International Women's Day (IWD) was marked in Red Deer Friday with a solemn gathering at City Hall Park that spotlighted violence against women.The gathering was attended by a small group with the pri...
Mar 08, 2024
Province announces full construction funding for new K-5 Catholic school in Blackfalds
The Town of Blackfalds will finally be getting a new K-5 Catholic school.The announcement was made publicly on Thursday at the St. Gregory the Great Catholic School.Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools ...
Mar 07, 2024
Nine beds added at Olds continuing care facility
There is a temporary increase in the number of beds at a continuing care facility in Olds.Seasons Encore has added nine new beds to support patients who no longer need acute care services and can be t...
Mar 07, 2024