Category Archives: Red Deer
Central Alberta man charged in Wetaskiwin stabbing
A Maskwacis man has been charged with aggravated assault following multiple reports of stabbings this month. On Jan. 11, 2023, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Wetaskiwin RCMP say they responded to a repor...
Jan 24, 2023
Canadian Tire Real Estate Ltd. returns over $750,000 to the City of Lacombe
The City of Lacombe announced that Canadian Tire Real Estate Limited has returned to them a $750,000 deposit, along with accrued interest, after mutually agreed upon timelines for the Lacombe Market S...
Jan 24, 2023
Lacombe city council approves public consultation to improve downtown parking
After receiving input from downtown business owners, Lacombe city council approved a public consultation process targeting parking improvements in the downtown core.The City says they often receive re...
Jan 24, 2023
Retired General Rick Hillier brings message of support for Ukraine during Regimental Dining-In event in Red Deer
Over 350 people gathered at the Red Deer Resort and Casino Monday to mark 150 years of the RCMP service in Canada, including 80 years in Red Deer.The Outreach Centre's Regimental Dining-In event featu...
Jan 24, 2023
Treaty Six and Métis flags fly in Sylvan Lake
The Town of Sylvan Lake hosted a flag inclusion ceremony Monday, prior to their January 23 regular council meeting.The ceremony saw the addition of the Treaty Six and Mtis flags added to council chamb...
Jan 24, 2023
Valentine’s Day dinner and dance to help support Fairview Elementary School library
A sweet event just in time for Valentine's Day is set to take place at Fairview Elementary School with all proceeds going towards enhancements to the school's library.Red Deer Public Schools District ...
Jan 24, 2023
Chinook's Edge School Division raises concerns of rising carbon tax costs
The Chinook's Edge School Division (CESD) Board of Directors have sounded the alarm on the rising costs of the carbon tax on their facilities.According to Associate Superintendent of Corporate Service...
Jan 23, 2023
Red Deer Polytechnic welcomes Patrick Machacek as Vice President, Development & Partnerships
Red Deer Polytechnic has announced Patrick Machacek as Vice President, Development & Partnerships. "This exciting new position will provide leadership toward RDP's strategic and operational planni...
Jan 20, 2023
Town of Ponoka's Ice Sculpture Village closes for the season
Due to unseasonably warm temperatures, the Ice Sculpture Village in downtown Ponoka has closed for the season. "While we had hoped to enjoy the ice sculptures longer, we're really proud that the Town ...
Jan 20, 2023
Sylvan Lake sets sights on community-focused tourism with 10-year plan
The Town of Sylvan Lake has announced the start of a 10-year Destination Management Plan, to be built with the community, for the community. Town officials say destination development experts tante co...
Jan 20, 2023