Category Archives: Red Deer
Chinook's Edge passes $136.8 million budget for 2023-24 school year
Chinook's Edge School Division (CESD) Board of Trustees has approved the 2023-24 budget with expected expenditures of $136.8 million. The budget includes an operating deficiency of $930,000. Reserves ...
Jun 02, 2023
Seeding nearly complete throughout central Alberta
Seeding is near completion in the Central Region of Alberta at 96 per cent of major crops complete, 2 per cent behind the 5-year average. According to the latest Alberta Crop Report from AFSC and the ...
Jun 02, 2023
Red Deer Polytechnic Apprentice earns gold at Skills Canada National Competition
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Welding Apprentice Ben Rainforth showcased exceptional talent in his trade, earning a gold medal at the Skills Canada National Competition.Held from May 25- 26, he was among...
Jun 02, 2023
Fire Restriction lifted for Red Deer County
As of 9:00 a.m. on June 2, 2023, the fire restriction for Red Deer County has been lifted. Permits are now available online at rdcounty.ca/fire. County officials encourage residents to set-up your acc...
Jun 02, 2023
Red Deer Polytechnic encourages graduates to get involved in community at 2023 Convocation
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) celebrated the Class of 2023 on Friday with families, community members and employees at the 59th Convocation Ceremonies. More than 620 of 1,470 eligible RDP graduates atten...
Jun 02, 2023
Ponoka church has rainbow steps vandalized with eggs and tar
RCMP are investigating after someone threw eggs at and splattered tar, as well as another unknown substance, on a rainbow walkway leading up to the doors at Ponoka United Church.This comes on day one ...
Jun 02, 2023
Climbing Tree conference builds hope for young women, who pay it forward
At Red Deer Polytechnic this week, the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) brought together 150 girls and young women, aged 14-20, for a transformative experience.The Climbing Tree Mentorshi...
Jun 02, 2023
Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre seeks public feedback in online survey
The Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre (CAPCC) is seeking public feedback from residents in the region on how they can better serve the community.Officials with the organization say they want to he...
Jun 01, 2023
Red Deerians invited to influence changes to the Land Use Bylaw
Red Deerians are invited over the month of June to share their ideas and perspectives on the city's Land Use Bylaw through a public participation process.The Bylaw establishes rules and regulations fo...
Jun 01, 2023
Red Deer County gauging desire for public transportation
Red Deer County is looking for feedback on its plans for rural transportation.Hence, it has launched the Rural Transportation Needs Assessment, with the purpose of establishing the level of need for t...
Jun 01, 2023