Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer's transit, rec and cemetery fees going up September 1
The City of Red Deer is upping its fees and fares, effective September 1.These are fees related to transit, recreation and cemetery services, and the increase was approved by city council during 2023/...
Aug 17, 2023
Red Deer welcoming up to 1,000 evacuees from Northwest Territories
The City of Red Deer says they will be welcoming up to 1,000 evacuees from the Northwest Territories today. Officials confirm a reception centre for the evacuees, some from the capital city of Yellowk...
Aug 17, 2023
Town of Ponoka's Community-Wide Garage Sale now has an interactive online map
This year's Community-Wide Garage Sale in the Town of Ponoka now has an interactive map on their website.The annual town-wide garage sale is happening this weekend from Friday, August 18 to Sunday, Au...
Aug 16, 2023
City hopes Downtown celebration on Aug. 17 will bring everyone together
A celebration of Downtown Red Deer is happening this Thursday. The City is hosting the free event in the spirit of Downtown being, "a place of community, gathering and celebration animated by spaces t...
Aug 16, 2023
Lane closure on Red Deer's northbound Taylor Drive Bridge
Red Deer motorists are being advised of an upcoming lane closure on northbound Taylor Drive Bridge this week. Starting today between 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on and Thursday, August 17, the northbound rig...
Aug 16, 2023
High-risk offender from Red Deer released from custody in Calgary
A high-risk offender who used to live in Red Deer was released from prison on Tuesday, according to the Calgary Police Service (CPS). CPS says they released the public information and warning in the i...
Aug 15, 2023
Red Deer rent down month-over-month, up year-over-year
The average rent for a one-bedroom suite in Red Deer this July was $1,181.A two-bedroom was going for $1,357.Those figures, according to latest National Rent Report, are down from $1,249 and $1,379, r...
Aug 15, 2023
Five candidates running in Town of Penhold's by-election for seat in council
The Town of Penhold has announced five candidates will be running in a by-election for one vacant seat on council. The seat is from former Councillor Mike Walsh's resignation. READ: Penhold town counc...
Aug 14, 2023
Intermittent road closures on Red Deer's 48 Avenue
Red Deer motorists are being advised of intermittent road closures on 48 Avenue this week.The City says the closures are due to concrete work being completed. The closures on 48 Ave., between 49 Stree...
Aug 14, 2023
This year's Smile Cookies campaign hits fundraising record of over $60,000
The Red Deer Public Schools District (RDPSD) has confirmed that this year's Smile Cookies campaign in May hit an all-time record, raising over $60,000. The annual Tim Hortons campaign gave 100 per cen...
Aug 14, 2023