Category Archives: Red Deer
Temporary road closure in Ponoka
A temporary road closure is planned in Ponoka today, July 18, on 55 Street (between 47 Avenue Crescent and 46 Avenue) as crews conduct underground utility maintenance. Town officials say the road clos...
Jul 18, 2023
Red Deer Polytechnic receives international recognition for sustainability initiatives
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) has received international recognition for its efforts in energy innovation and emissions reduction. As part of the 2023 International Green Gown Awards, RDP was recognized ...
Jul 17, 2023
Road closures/transit disruptions during Westerner Days parade
The Westerner Days Fair & Exposition parade will take place in downtown Red Deer on Wednesday, July 19 resulting in multiple road closures and traffic detours, along with transit disruptions. Road...
Jul 17, 2023
Navigating the 19 Street Improvement Project during Westerner Days
With the 19 Street Improvement Project in full swing, officials with the City of Red Deer say residents are advised to do a little pre-planning before attending Westerner Days between July 19 and July...
Jul 17, 2023
Trial scheduled for man charged in major drug and weapons seizure in Olds
A four-day trial has been scheduled for a man police describe as a suspected drug dealer and repeat offender, charged in a major drug and weapons seizure in Olds last year.Eric Donald Becker, 34, is s...
Jul 17, 2023
Walk to Breathe fundraiser begins: goal to build Canada's first lung transplant recovery centre
The annual 'Walk to Breathe' fundraiser is kicking off today with the goal of building Canada's first lung transplant recovery home. The Virtual Move Challenge encourages participants to be physically...
Jul 17, 2023
Nurse practitioner from Red Deer convicted of sexual assault
A nurse practitioner from Red Deer has been found guilty of sexual assault.Christopher Moon Mah, 43, was found guilty of the charge in Drumheller Court of Justice on July 14, 2023. He was found not gu...
Jul 17, 2023
Sentencing scheduled this fall in central Alberta homicide
Sentencing is due to take place this fall for a man charged in a fatal shooting on the Sunchild First Nation two and-a-half years ago.Keean Frencheater, 26, is scheduled for sentencing in Red Deer Cou...
Jul 17, 2023
Red Deer home sales increase last month compared to June 2022
While Red Deer saw slightly lower home sales this June compared to the month prior, there was an increase compared to the same month last year. According to the Central Alberta Realtors Association (C...
Jul 17, 2023
One-bed rental cost in Red Deer up 21.1% since July 2022
Rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Red Deer is now up 21.1 per cent year over year, as of July.From June to July, however, the price went down 0.6 per cent, sitting at $1,249.That's 29th on a list of...
Jul 15, 2023