Category Archives: Red Deer

New wayfinding signage being installed in downtown Ponoka and Battle River Valley
Officials with the Town of Ponoka say new wayfinding signage is being installed in the community this week, at locations throughout the downtown area and along the Battle River Valley trail system. "T...
Sep 07, 2022

The Mustard Seed updates cost per meal due to inflationary rising costs
Due to the impact of inflation, The Mustard Seed says they have had to increase their cost per meal.The charity states they are simultaneously witnessing a record number of people in need of their ser...
Sep 07, 2022

Penhold's Fall Festival returns this weekend with even more activities
Did you know that at the town of Penhold's Fall Festival, parade participants can throw candy to the audience? "The parade is always jam-full. We are one of the only communities around that you're all...
Sep 07, 2022

Finalists announced for Red Deer & District's 2022 Business of the Year awards
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2022 Business of the Year finalists for some of central Alberta's most prestigious business awards. Officials say an independent adjud...
Sep 07, 2022

The Lending Cupboard names new executive director
The Lending Cupboard (TLC) has named a new executive director following the announcement earlier this summer that Dawna Morey plans to retire later this year.In a release, the Red Deer-based non-profi...
Sep 07, 2022

New brand unveiled for Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
Olds College has unveiled their new brand as "Olds College of Agriculture & Technology" With the slogans of "Activating. Real. Purposeful." and "Breaking New Ground", the technical institution aim...
Sep 07, 2022

RCMP seeking driver who allegedly did burnouts on Olds College Pride crosswalk
Olds RCMP are seeking a suspect vehicle following an alleged incident on July 26.RCMP say they were notified that day by security personnel at Olds College that a vehicle was doing burnouts on the cam...
Sep 07, 2022

The Outreach Centre raises awareness for World Suicide Prevention Day at local markets
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, the Outreach Centre will be building awareness at various markets in Red Deer throughout the week.The Centre says staff will be attending the Downtown R...
Sep 06, 2022

Preliminary hearing scheduled for man charged in fatal Red Deer arson fire
A local man charged with arson and first-degree murder following a fatal fire in Red Deer last spring is due to find out next year if his case has enough evidence to go to trial.Raymond Richard, 37, o...
Sep 06, 2022

New program helps Red Deerians get HIRED by increasing hope
For Red Deerians seeking employment, the new HIRED program by MCG Careers can help make that search a little easier.While MCG Careers (#210-4814 50 St.) has been in the city for nearly 35 years, a new...
Sep 06, 2022