Category Archives: Red Deer
Building permit values decrease in October
Officials with the City of Red Deer say building permit values decreased in October, with 72 approved permits valued at $2.8 million, compared with 75 permits issued in October 2022 worth $5.3 million...
Nov 07, 2023
Marilyn Sharp 4-H Scholarship offered by MEGlobal & Dow Canada for 2022
MEGlobal Canada ULC (MEGlobal) is proud to announce that Emilee Bickley has been named the recipient of the 2023 Marilyn Sharp 4-H Scholarship. Officials with MEGlobal say this is a post-secondary sch...
Nov 07, 2023
Over 30,000 attendees expected at Red Deer's 39th Agri-Trade Expo
With a sunny and mild forecast this week, officials are expecting to see over 30,000 attendees at Red Deer's 39th Agri-Trade Equipment Expo. From November 8-10 at Westerner Park (4847A 19 St.), this y...
Nov 07, 2023
Lacombe County presents Environmental Stewardship Award to Ward Nelson
Lacombe County is proud to announce the recipient of its 2023 Environmental Stewardship Program award, Ward Nelson. County officials note, council presented the award to Ward during the Oct. 26, 2023 ...
Nov 07, 2023
Red Deer Unifor members at Stellantis ratify new agreements
Unifor auto members at Stellantis have voted to ratify the Master Collective Agreement covering the Windsor Assembly Plant, Brampton Assembly Plant and Etobicoke Casting Plant, along with agreements c...
Nov 07, 2023
Orchestra, banners, pancakes and parades: Remembrance Day ceremonies across central Alberta
Communities in central Alberta will be gathering for some special and unique ceremonies this Saturday, November 11 to spend Remembrance Day together. In Red Deer, the Legion will be hosting their annu...
Nov 07, 2023
Red Deer Downtown Business Association welcomes three new board members
The Red Deer Downtown Business Association (DBA) says it is proud to welcome three new members to the Board of Directors, to serve 2024-26. Pete Swales of Massage Above All, Kyle Veno of Stream Space,...
Nov 06, 2023
Mentorship programs strengthen Red Deer Public Schools
A number of mentorship programs in Red Deer Public Schools are further enhancing excellence in instruction and leadership in Division schools and classrooms. Spearheaded by the Division's People Servi...
Nov 06, 2023
Lindsay Thurber annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Tuesday shares theme of peace
Red Deer's Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School will be hosting their annual Remembrance Day Ceremony on Tuesday. On November 7 at 1 p.m., all students will gather in the school's gymnasium (4204...
Nov 06, 2023
Family Violence Prevention Month brings to light various resources available in central Alberta
November is dedicated to Family Violence Prevention Month in the province and various organizations in central Alberta will be participating in bringing the issue to light. The goal of the month is to...
Nov 06, 2023