Category Archives: Red Deer

City says Red Deer Transit ridership on the rise
According to City administration, Red Deer Transit ridership is trending upward for conventional and action buses. A report was shared with city council at their regular meeting on Monday stating that...
May 02, 2023

Red Deer woman ordered to stand trial in Woodlands County shooting
A Red Deer woman charged in a Woodlands County shooting last year has been ordered to stand trial.Amanda Britney Ann McCarthur, 21, was ordered to stand trial following a preliminary hearing in Whitec...
May 02, 2023

Town of Penhold issues Fire Ban
The Town of Penhold has issued a Fire Ban due to the dry warm and windy conditions. The Fire Ban went into effect at 7:00 p.m. on May 1, 2023. Town officials say no sources of open flame are permitted...
May 02, 2023

River Bend Society's $1.5 million loan forgiven by City of Red Deer
Red Deer city council has forgiven a $1.5 million loan made to the River Bend Golf and Recreation Society (RBGRS) that been left unpaid for almost 20 years. At their regular meeting on Monday, council...
May 01, 2023

Red Deer city council approves 10 recommendations for housing asset development
Red Deer city council unanimously supported 10 recommendations with the goal to increase permanent supportive housing in Red Deer At their regular meeting on Monday, council approved actions municipal...
May 01, 2023

Water conservation underway in Sylvan Lake
Water conservation is now underway in the town Sylvan Lake. Town officials thank all Lakers that work hard to protect this precious resource for future generations.No watering lawns, gardens, or yards...
May 01, 2023

Sylvan Lake Fire Ban in effect
A Fire Ban is in effect for the Town of Sylvan Lake, starting at 3:00 p.m. on Monday May 1, 2023. The Fire Ban includes:Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)Camp stovesSolid fuel barbecues (charcoal...
May 01, 2023

Fire Ban in effect for the city of Red Deer
Effective immediately, The City of Red Deer has issued a full city-wide Fire Ban, due to dry conditions and high temperatures. City officials say a Fire Ban is initiated when conditions as per the Alb...
May 01, 2023

Fire Ban in effect for the Town of Ponoka
Due to a lack of moisture, warm windy conditions in the weather forecast and an ongoing fire hazard, Ponoka County Regional Fire Services has issued a full Fire Ban for the Town of Ponoka effective Mo...
May 01, 2023

Fire Ban now in effect for Red Deer County
As of May 1, 2023 at 10 a.m., a fire ban is in effect for Red Deer County. The County requires that: a) All outdoor fires presently burning within Red Deer County whether set with permission or under ...
May 01, 2023