Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer shelter site selection process moves to next phase
The next phase in the search for a permanent shelter in Red Deer is a technical review of potential sites, according to City administration.Presented as information to city council at Monday's meeting...
Jul 19, 2022
Road closures/transit disruptions during Westerner Days parade
The Westerner Days Fair & Exposition parade will take place in downtown Red Deer on Wednesday, July 20, resulting in multiple road closures and traffic detours, along with transit disruptions. Cit...
Jul 18, 2022
Traffic disruption on 30 Avenue between Avery Street and 22 Street
Red Deer drivers are advised of an upcoming traffic disruption on south bound 30 Avenue from Avery Street to 22 Street on Tuesday, July 19 as crews mill the pavement surface in preparation for paving....
Jul 18, 2022
Building permits drastically down from June to June, but up this year
Values of building permits in Red Deer last month dropped, the municipality says.In June, there were 74 approved permits worth a combined $10.9 million. In June 2021, there were 166 permits worth $27 ...
Jul 18, 2022
Temporary closure of Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service Monday morning
The Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 18 due to a gap in physician coverage. The Service will resume operations from 3 p.m. until 10...
Jul 18, 2022
Ponoka town council considering purchase of Civic Centre
The Town of Ponoka is looking to purchase the local Civic Centre.The Town has leased the facility since 2017, but there was always an option to exercise a purchase at a future date.That date appears t...
Jul 17, 2022
Ponoka lauching household battery recycling pilot project
The Town of Ponoka is launching a household battery recycling pilot project on July 25.The pilot is taking place at the Waste Transfer Station northeast of the town's boundary on 46 Street, and is an ...
Jul 17, 2022
Sylvan Lake town councillor resigns to take job in Vietnam
A Sylvan Lake town council member has resigned from his seat, effective immediately.Kendal Kloss was re-elected last fall, and has been serving a second term on council, but is now set for endeavours ...
Jul 16, 2022
Mural series celebrating 2SLGBTQ+ community unveiled in downtown Red Deer
Vicki Finlay used to stand on the corner of 51 Street and (Little) Gaetz Avenue, envisioning a more colourful space; one that celebrates 2SLGBTQ+ people.It's also the corner of her shop, Junktiques, w...
Jul 16, 2022
Retired police and military dogs receiving help from Ned's Wish
An organization with strong ties to Red Deer, and which helps Canada's retired police and military dogs, was the beneficiary of a pancake breakfast and raffle fundraiser Saturday morning.Ned's Wish wa...
Jul 16, 2022