Category Archives: Red Deer
Blackfalds RCMP officer charged with theft
UPDATE - 3 p.m. Aug. 15, 2023: Blackfalds RCMP issued a correction on Tuesday, stating that Cpl. Smith was not arrested. He was simply charged and served with a court date, they say. -- ORIGINAL A Bla...
Aug 14, 2023
Young riders to learn about school bus safety this week
Kindergarten and Grade one students throughout central Alberta, as well as their parents, will have the opportunity this week to learn more about safely riding the school bus at the annual First Rider...
Aug 14, 2023
Pediatric unit at Red Deer Regional renamed after Joan Donald Jr.
The pediatric unit at Red Deer Regional Hospital has been renamed after Mrs. Joan Donald Jr.Joan Donald Jr. was, as the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation puts it, an influential donor and volunteer ...
Aug 13, 2023
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame opens new fitness park
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame hosted the grand opening of their new fitness park on Friday.Officials with the Hall of Fame (#102 - 4200 Hwy 2) say the fitness park is a great opportunity to advocate...
Aug 12, 2023
Oilers and Flames golf event a "massive success" for Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre
A heckuva lot of money was raised for the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) at this week's Battle of Alberta event, held at the Red Deer Golf & Country Club. On Tuesday and Wednesday, ...
Aug 11, 2023
St. Patrick's Community School prepares for new school year on Monday
Red Deer's year-round St. Patrick's Community School has announced their first day of school will be this Monday for the upcoming 2023/24 academic year. Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) stat...
Aug 11, 2023
Lahaina destruction hits close to home for Red Deerian
As devastation reigns on the island of Maui, specifically in the town of Lahaina, which is home to about 13,000 people, it's all hitting close to the heart for at least one Red Deerian. Val Jensen, wh...
Aug 10, 2023
Support youth entrepreneurs this Saturday at Sylvan Lake's first Lemonade Day
The Town of Sylvan Lake's first Lemonade Day is taking place this Saturday with 17 stands to choose from.On August 12, participating kids, aged eight to 11, will open and operate their own lemonade st...
Aug 10, 2023
AHS launches Indigenous support line in central Alberta to help them navigate the health system
Announced on International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has launched a support line for Indigenous peoples in the Central Zone to help them navigate the health ...
Aug 10, 2023
Red Deerians head to Dairy Queen for Blizzards on Miracle Treat Day
There may be a thunderstorm outside but central Albertans will be wanting Blizzards on Thursday with Dairy Queen's Miracle Treat Day. On August 10, all Dairy Queen locations in the region, including t...
Aug 10, 2023