Category Archives: Red Deer
Sylvan Lake Health Centre closed all Thursday, possibly Saturday
*rdnewsNOW is working on an update to this story...AHS says the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) will be closed all day today, it announced at 7:40 p.m. on Wednesday.The closure i...
Aug 11, 2022
UCP leadership candidate Rebecca Schulz says 'no' to feds and 'yes' to municipalities
United Conservative Party (UCP) leadership candidate Rebecca Schulz says Alberta needs to say 'no' more to Ottawa, and 'yes' more to municipalities. Speaking at a town hall on Tuesday at the Alberta S...
Aug 10, 2022
Monkeypox immunizations now available in Central Zone
Monkeypox immunization appointments are now available for residents in AHS' Central Zone.Starting today, anyone 18 and older who self-identify as meeting the criteria for targeted prevention of monkey...
Aug 10, 2022
DQ Miracle Treat Day runs all day Thursday, Aug. 11
Dairy Queen's annual Miracle Treat Day is Aug. 11, with 100 per cent of proceeds from every Blizzard sold, mini, small, medium or large, going to the Children's Miracle Network.Customers can also purc...
Aug 10, 2022
Ponoka RCMP seeking pair wanted for alleged armed robbery
Ponoka RCMP say two men are wanted following an alleged armed robbery.It was August 7 at about 10:15 p.m. when police say they were dispatched to a robbery near Township Road 432 and Range Road 250, a...
Aug 10, 2022
AgSmart attracts over 2,000 attendees for technological innovations
Over 2,000 attendees are expected at this year's AgSmart educational expo by Olds College. Taking place on the south portion of the campus (4500 50 St.), the event runs from August 9-10 from 8:30 a.m....
Aug 09, 2022
Local producers say Open Farm Days critical for teaching about 'farm to table'
"It takes a hive" is the slogan for this year's Alberta Open Farm Days, the tenth edition of what's become an important staple of trying to connect Albertans with the knowledge of where their food com...
Aug 09, 2022
Overdose deaths continue upward trend, Turning Point hosting awareness event
The latest drug overdose numbers for May 2022 are said to accentuate the need for an upcoming evening of remembrance and awareness happening in Red Deer on August 31.The event, hosted by Turning Point...
Aug 09, 2022
ALUS Red Deer County promoting landscape resilience through rotational grazing
The benefits of rotational grazing were on display during a special event hosted by Red Deer County Monday.On Aug. 8, 2022, ALUS Red Deer County hosted a tour that showcased an ALUS Project, where a r...
Aug 09, 2022
Olds RCMP seek public assistance in identifying theft suspect
Olds RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying a female suspect responsible for the theft of 300 litres of diesel fuel.Mounties say the theft occurred during the early morning hours of Aug. 5,...
Aug 09, 2022