Category Archives: Red Deer
Thurber Remembrance Day ceremony once again amazes in honouring those who've served
For the first time since 2019, a rousing, tear-inducing service of remembrance like ones the school had become acclaimed for hosting pre-pandemic, took place at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High Scho...
Nov 08, 2022
Town of Ponoka Snow and Ice Control Update
The Town of Ponoka says snow and ice control crews are actively clearing snow, as well as sanding and salting roadways throughout the community.They say crews are also salting, sanding and clearing sn...
Nov 08, 2022
Extreme Cold Warning for Red Deer region
Meteorologists with Environment and Climate Change Canada have issued an Extreme Cold Warning for many parts of central Alberta. An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for:Camrose Co. near Bashaw and Me...
Nov 08, 2022
Red Deer Polytechnic's Director for Centre for Innovation in Manufacturing accepts provincial award
Dr. Tonya Wolfe, Director of the Centres for Manufacturing and Energy Innovation at Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP), recently accepted an ASTech Award in Women in Manufacturing.The ASTech Awards, announced...
Nov 08, 2022
Preliminary hearing scheduled for trio charged in alleged assault
A preliminary hearing has been set for next year for three men charged with attempted murder in an alleged assault at Maskwacis earlier this year.Connor Diamond Royce Saddleback, 28, of the Montana Fi...
Nov 08, 2022
Festival of Trees in need of volunteers
The 29th annual Festival of Trees in Red Deer is in need of volunteers.With the fundraising event set to open on Friday, November 25, organizers say volunteers are still needed from November 19 to 27....
Nov 08, 2022
Lindsay Thurber celebrates 30 years of Hall of Fame with new inductee
Students and staff at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School took time on Monday to honour and celebrate their newest Hall of Fame inductee.Colonel Chris Shapka, Director A4 Maintenance, 1 Canadian...
Nov 08, 2022
Red Deer gets new non-emergency police phone number
In case of a non-emergency, but in need of police assistance, Red Deerians and visitors to the city will now have to call a different number.The new number is 403-406-2200. The old number was 403-343-...
Nov 08, 2022
Agri-Trade Equipment Expo attracts European exhibitors
It's yet another sold out show for the 38th Agri-Trade Equipment Expo this week, with some exhibitors seeking opportunities in Red Deer all the way from Europe due to the war's impact on the industry....
Nov 08, 2022
Red Deer operating and capital budgets released; 4.79 per cent property tax increase proposed
A property tax rate increase is being proposed for Red Deerians next year.Red Deer city administration officially handed over its proposed 2023-2024 operating and capital budgets to council during the...
Nov 08, 2022