Category Archives: Red Deer
Innisfail council passes Town's 2024 budgets
The Town of Innisfail has approved capital and operating budgets for 2024.Notably, there will be a 2.8 per cent property tax increase. There were no increases for a few years before a four per cent hi...
Dec 12, 2023
École Olds High's Christmas Palooza raises $2,300+ for families in need
cole Olds High School's leadership class has successfully raised funds for the community's Christmas Angels through the school's 3rd annual Christmas Palooza. On Dec. 6, 2023, officials with Chinook's...
Dec 12, 2023 (Supplied)
Two Chinook’s Edge graduates receive Julian Sacher Memorial Scholarship
Chinook's Edge School Division Superintendent, Kurt Sacher, presented two recent graduates with the Julian Sacher Memorial Scholarship. According to Chinook's Edge officials, Victoria Twa, a graduate ...
Dec 12, 2023
Shelter gets 15-month extension as wait for permanent site drags into 2024
The lifespan of Red Deer's temporary shelter has been given a 15-month extension. Red Deer city council voted on the extension Monday, following a lengthy public hearing that spanned two days and bega...
Dec 12, 2023
Outdoor rink at Ponoka Arena Complex now open for the season
The Outdoor Rink (ODR) next to the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54 Street) has now opened for the season.Town officials say citizens will now be able to lace up their skates and enjoy the outdoor ice su...
Dec 11, 2023
Man charged in alleged Ponoka shooting ordered to stand trial
One of five people initially charged in an alleged shooting in Ponoka this year has been ordered to stand trial. Journey Okeynan, 20, a resident of Montana First Nation, was ordered to stand trial in ...
Dec 11, 2023
Wolf Creek bus drivers receive proactive student-focused professional development
Bus drivers in Wolf Creek Public Schools have been given more insight into the social and emotional needs of students. District officials say the professional development was part of a training sessio...
Dec 11, 2023
Red Deer Public Schools says Behaviour Support Team building capacity across Division
Red Deer Public Schools officials say Red Deer Public's Behaviour Support Team has continued to make a positive difference throughout the Division as they help develop mental health strategies for stu...
Dec 11, 2023
Missing: Derek Friesen, 35, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP continue to seek public assistance in locating Derek Friesen. Red Deer RCMP say they are concerned for his well-being and would like to speak to him. Derek Friesen was reported missing i...
Dec 11, 2023 (Red Deer RCMP)
Red Deer Polytechnic named among top 50 research polytechnics and colleges in Canada
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) has been named among the top 50 polytechnics and colleges in Canada for research.RDP ranks 43rd on the list put out by Research Infosource Inc., but also ranks fourth for co...
Dec 10, 2023