Category Archives: Red Deer
Operator for new recovery community revealed at open house
We now know that Edgewood Health Network will be the operator of a 75-bed recovery community -- an Alberta first -- in Red Deer's north end.Edgewood, whose vice president for western Canada, Dr. Chris...
Jan 12, 2023
Red Deer Public Schools set to open registration for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
Officials with Red Deer Public Schools say it's time to register your child for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten.Officials say registration for the 2023/2024 school year is set to open for both Pre-K...
Jan 12, 2023
RDP’s new Global Skills Opportunity program to help students gain international study and work abroad experience
Eligible Red Deer Polytechnic students will have the opportunity to enhance their competencies and career opportunities by participating in unique global experiences, including in Costa Rica and Saint...
Jan 12, 2023
Emergency Management pilot project in central Alberta
The central Alberta region has been identified as one of two pilot sites for a comprehensive emergency management project designed to strengthen regional partnerships, build local capacity, and enhanc...
Jan 12, 2023
Town of Penhold awarded federal funding for trail development
The Town of Penhold has announced they will be developing their trail system with new funding awarded by the Government of Canada. Town officials say they received notice from The Honourable Dominic L...
Jan 12, 2023
After contentious public hearing, Lacombe city council approves transitional housing project
A transitional housing project is coming to Lacombe, with the aim of tackling homelessness for an often overlooked portion of vulnerable people.The Broom Tree Foundation, which operates a social enter...
Jan 12, 2023
Charges withdrawn against local convoy organizer
Charges have been withdrawn against a former Innisfail town councillor and mayoral candidate involved in a "Freedom Convoy" type rally near Red Deer last year. Charges of assault and interference with...
Jan 11, 2023
Man charged in alleged forcible confinement incident found not guilty
A local man charged in an alleged forcible confinement incident in Red Deer's Pines neighbourhood last year, has been found not guilty.Todd Deschambeault, 30, of Red Deer, learned of the judge's rulin...
Jan 11, 2023
Stats Canada: Red Deer sees largest international migration growth in 20 years
Last year, Red Deer's population saw its largest growth of international migration in 20 years, according to Statistics Canada.The newly released data shows annual demographic estimates for census met...
Jan 11, 2023
Red Deer County writes off $2.3 million in unpaid oil and gas taxes; total now $8 million
Another $2.3 million has been written off in Red Deer County's municipal property taxes by oil and gas companies in 2022.At Tuesday's meeting, council unanimously approved a bad debt expense for 2022 ...
Jan 11, 2023