Category Archives: Red Deer
Ghosts of the Past Walking Tour takes participants back in time
Ghosts of Red Deer's past pepper the city's downtown sidewalks in the form of statues.However, a walking tour from the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery (MAG) isn't meant to be overly spectral or spooky...
Aug 13, 2022
City council to discuss 12 potential shelter sites in closed meeting
Red Deer city council will be presented with a list of potential shelter sites at its meeting this Monday, Aug. 15.The shelter site saga has been ongoing for years now, but fortunately with the help o...
Aug 13, 2022
Red Deer bringing in blue cart ambassadors
In 2015, the City of Red Deer launched a green cart pilot project, with black and blue carts coming in four years later.Now, The City will welcome blue cart ambassadors who represent the Recycling Cou...
Aug 13, 2022
Red Deerians give feedback for developing Vision 2040 plan
The City of Red Deer says more than 1,600 people shared ideas as part of a recent initiative called Shape Your Red Deer.The feedback project is part of The City's goal to chart the community's path to...
Aug 13, 2022
Red Deer hosts first Drive to Thrive event for kids with cancer this Sunday
The thought of childhood typically brings up feelings of innocence, playfulness, and a care-free nature; but these types of fond memories most have aren't what's usually experienced by kids battling c...
Aug 13, 2022
Jaelene Tweedle joins race for NDP's Red Deer-North nomination
A second nominee has entered the race to be the NDP's candidate in Red Deer-North for next spring's provincial election.Jaelene Tweedle, who formerly ran for Red Deer Public Schools trustee in 2017 an...
Aug 12, 2022
Red Deer Vipers partner with Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre
The Red Deer Vipers Junior Hockey Club announced on Friday a multi-year community partnership agreement with the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC). At their Inaugural Golf Tournament at Ri...
Aug 12, 2022
Local crops in good condition but more moisture still needed
Crops in most areas of central Alberta are still in good conditions, but more rain is needed to improve soil moisture and fill the crops. That, according to the latest Crop Report from Agriculture Fin...
Aug 12, 2022
Central Alberta health care facilities experiencing temporary bed and space reductions
Some central Alberta communities are among 30 across the province currently experiencing temporary bed and space reductions at local hospitals and health care centres.According to Alberta Health Servi...
Aug 12, 2022
"Ride for Dad" this Saturday for prostate cancer research
Roughly 1 in 8 Canadian men will develop prostate cancer during their lifetime, according to the most recent data by the Canadian Cancer Society.Red Deer will be hosting its fourth Motorcycle Ride for...
Aug 12, 2022