Category Archives: Red Deer
Get lucky this Saturday night at the Lucky Paws Casino fundraiser for the CA Humane Society
Red Deerians can get lucky this Saturday night because PAW-sitivity is a guaranteed prize at this casino. On September 9 starting at 7 p.m., the Central Alberta Humane Society (CAHS) will be hosting t...
Sep 05, 2023
Return to fall hours for City of Red Deer aquatic amenities
After an active summer season, The City of Red Deer aquatic amenities will return to fall operating hours following the September long weekend. The Recreation Centre Outdoor Pool closed for the season...
Sep 05, 2023
Temporary closure of Ponoka emergency department
Due to gaps in physician coverage, the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily closed from 3 p.m. Monday, September 4 until 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5. Accord...
Sep 04, 2023
Special Air Quality Statement issued for Red Deer and surrounding region
A Special Air Quality Statement is in effect for the Red Deer-Ponoka-Innisfail-Stettler area.Officials with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) say smoke is causing or expected to cause poor ...
Sep 03, 2023
City launches new public engagement platform
The City of Red Deer has launched a new platform called Engage Red Deer, which is designed to enhance public participation.The City says it will redefine how residents interact with local government o...
Sep 02, 2023
Red Deer Catholic school trustee likens Pride movement to Nazism
Editor's note: Some details in this story may be offensive or triggering to readers; 2SLGBTQ+ stands for Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer, plus (+) many other identitiesA trus...
Sep 02, 2023
Central Alberta Humane Society provides over 1,800 pounds of food to pets of N.W.T evacuees
The Central Alberta Humane Society (CAHS) has provided over 1,800 pounds of food to pets evacuated from the wildfires in the Northwest Territories.The City of Red Deer welcomed 1,000 evacuees starting...
Sep 01, 2023
Warning issued about xylazine entering Red Deer's illicit drug supply
Red Deer RCMP say a substance called xylazine, typically used for sedation of equines and other mammals but not including humans, has found its way into the local illicit drug supply.Mounties hope tha...
Sep 01, 2023
Red Deer's Harvest Run attracts participants from five to 75 years old; still time to register
Red Deer's Harvest Run is on track to reach pre-pandemic registration numbers with a range of participants from age five to 75, according to its Committee Chair. Hosted by the Red Deer Runners, the 31...
Sep 01, 2023
Financial aid for Delburne medical clinic a sign of Alberta doctor shortage
In a move representative of a much larger issue, Red Deer County council recently approved a funding request from the Delburne Medical Clinic (DMC).The DMC opened in 2019 to serve the village's approx...
Sep 01, 2023