Category Archives: Red Deer
Important piece lacking, firefighters say, with Alberta's expansion of presumptive cancer coverage
Expanded cancer coverage for firefighters is welcome news, but there's something lacking, advocates say.The province announced this month it's increasing presumptive cancer coverage for all firefighte...
Apr 27, 2023
Stettler RCMP investigate significant fraud from local hotel
A Stettler man has been charged following a lengthy fraud investigation by RCMP over the past year. On June 20, 2022, Stettler RCMP received a report of a significant fraud from a local hotel in Stett...
Apr 26, 2023
RDP garners four awards at World Congress event in Montreal
Red Deer Polytechnic was recognized this week at the World Congress, an event in Montreal hosted by the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP), as well as Colleges and Institutes Canada ...
Apr 26, 2023
Didsbury High School band invited to nationals
The Didsbury High School band has been invited to "MusicFest", a national music festival. Officials with Chinook's Edge School Division say this came because of the band's gold rating at a music festi...
Apr 26, 2023
Blackfalds fire crews dealing with grass fires Wednesday
Officials with the Blackfalds Fire Department are confirming Wednesday's grass fires were likely caused by a passing train along with the combination of dry and windy conditions currently being seen t...
Apr 26, 2023
RDP to host 59th convocation ceremonies June 2
Red Deer Polytechnic will host its 59th annual convocation ceremonies this June 2.It will be the second under the moniker of 'RDP.'"Convocation is one of the most important days in the Academic Year w...
Apr 26, 2023
Red Deer RCMP stop male travelling at extreme speed
Red Deer RCMP nabbed a driver over the weekend they say was travelling at more than double the posted speed limit on a city street.On Apr. 23, 2023, at approximately 01:12 a.m., Red Deer RCMP Traffic ...
Apr 26, 2023
Auction Saturday to help 7-year-old with ultra rare condition get access to robotic legs
An auction being held April 29 in Red Deer is to benefit a young Alberta girl with an extremely rare medical condition.Ariana Levesque, seven, is one of an estimated 70-80 people worldwide known to be...
Apr 26, 2023
Wind warning issued for Red Deer region
A wind warning has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) for the Red Deer area.According to ECCC:Strong winds that may cause damage are expected. Strong winds, with gusts near 90...
Apr 26, 2023
Province announces new roundabout in Sylvan Lake to improve traffic
The provincial government announced on Tuesday they will be investing in a two-lane roundabout at the intersection of Highway 20 and Memorial Trail in the Town of Sylvan Lake.Officials claim it will i...
Apr 25, 2023