Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer County extends to third public hearing for proposed gravel pit following heated debate
A heated public hearing was continued and extended for a third time in Red Deer County on Monday regarding the addition of a new gravel extraction mining area for aggregate removal.On June 27, county ...
Jun 29, 2023
Rip 'N Rec Summer Pass returns for youth in Red Deer
The City of Red Deer is offering youth unlimited rides on Red Deer Transit and unlimited access to City recreation facilities all summer with the Rip 'N Rec Summer Pass.This popular City promotion is ...
Jun 29, 2023
Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service to remain temporarily closed Thursday
The temporary closure of the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) has been extended for the remainder of the day today due to an unexpected gap in physician coverage as a result of il...
Jun 29, 2023
Top prize winners announced for 2023 Red Deer Hospital Lottery
Final draws took place and top prize winners were announced on Thursday for the 2023 Red Deer Hospital Lottery. Officials with the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation made the announcements in front o...
Jun 29, 2023
Missing: Kali Jenkins-Thomas
Sylvan Lake RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating missing 15-year-old Kali Jenkins-Thomas. Mounties say Kali was last seen at her residence in Sylvan Lake on June 26, 2023, at approximately 5...
Jun 29, 2023
Heat Warning issued for Red Deer and surrounding areas
A Heat Warning has been issued for many parts of central Alberta including the Red Deer region.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), this warning affects the Red Deer-Ponoka-Innis...
Jun 29, 2023
Sylvan Lake mare gives rare birth to twin stillborn babies; becomes new mother to an orphan foal
As the sun rose Sunday morning, one horse near Sylvan Lake was beginning to bring new life into the world. However, the atmosphere swiftly became somber as not all births have happy endings. Dr. Rick ...
Jun 28, 2023 (L-R) Debbie McGauran's grandson Hunter; McGauran, owner of Iris; veterinarian Dr. Rick Katchuik; Iris and Rath. (rdnewsNOW/Alessia Proietti)
Birthplace Forest celebrates Lacombe's newest citizens
Lacombe residents joined members of city council this week, including Councillor Scott Dallas, and Councillor Don Gullekson, along with City administration to plant a tree in the City's Birthplace For...
Jun 28, 2023
Red Deer Task Force on Homelessness formally launched
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce has formally launched its Task Force on Homelessness, with an aim of "better understanding" the issue locally, and identifying areas where the business ...
Jun 28, 2023
Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care temporary closure
Due to an unexpected gap in physician coverage, officials with Alberta Health Services (AHS) say the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care service (SLAAC) will be closed June 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m...
Jun 28, 2023