Category Archives: Red Deer
Central Alberta soccer fans celebrate Canada's return to grandest stage
While Canadian midfielder Liam Fraser was with his team in Qatar for his country's first World Cup match in 36 years, his aunt, Diane Blinkhorn, was watching from Sylvan Lake, Alberta.A long-time resi...
Nov 23, 2022
Kinex Arena to temporarily close
The Kinex Arena will close starting Monday, November 28 until Saturday, December 10 due to an unanticipated issue with the ice making equipment. This unexpected, mid-season closure will have impacts t...
Nov 23, 2022
City seeking public feedback on customer service experience
Officials with the City of Red Deer are asking you to help them serve you better by completing a customer service survey, where The City is seeking public feedback on resident's experiences interactin...
Nov 23, 2022
Red Deer County receives funding for electric vehicle and charging stations programs
Red Deer County recently purchased an electric vehicle (EV) and two charging stations with major financial assistance provided by the Government of Alberta through two programs administered by the Mun...
Nov 23, 2022
Cowboy Kicks seeks 2023 Charity of Choice for grant
Not-for-profits in Alberta are being invited to apply for funding through the Westerner Foundation Cowboy Kicks grant program.Officials say the Westerner Foundation Cowboy Kicks Grant will be allocati...
Nov 22, 2022
Temporary closure of Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service
The Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23 due to physician illness. The service will reopen at 3 p.m. and run until 10...
Nov 22, 2022
Flu shot clinical trial spaces available in Red Deer
A clinical study for a new type of flu shot is accessible in Red Deer right now. The global trial of the new mRNA vaccine is for those 65 and older, and there are limited spaces. It's estimated spots ...
Nov 22, 2022
Red Deer Public teacher receives provincial award for infusing Indigenous culture into the classroom
With a commitment to advancing Indigenous education in Red Deer Public Schools and across the province, and a passion for teaching students First Nations, Mtis and Inuit culture, one local teacher has...
Nov 22, 2022
Ponoka RCMP respond to collision with pedestrian
One person is in hospital following a collision between a vehicle and pedestrian in Ponoka this week.On Nov. 21, 2022, at 5:14 p.m., Ponoka RCMP received reports of a collision involving a pedestrian ...
Nov 22, 2022
Reflection exhibit set up for Family Violence Prevention Month
A powerful window exhibit has been set up in downtown Red Deer to address victim blaming. In recognition of Family Violence Prevention Month, the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre (CASASC)...
Nov 22, 2022