Category Archives: Red Deer
Penhold launches community hub development
The Town of Penhold has launched development of a new community hub, south of the Penhold Regional Multiplex.The hub will include:Trail connectivity Furnishings such as benches and tables Common area ...
Jun 28, 2022
Downtown Greyhound building comes down with ground remediation needed
The former Greyhound bus station in downtown Red Deer is no more.The building, which was at the corner of Gaetz Avenue and 43 Street, was demolished on Monday.A buyer for the property has not been fou...
Jun 28, 2022
Residential school survivors and chiefs hope Pope's visit to Maskwacis helps rebuild relationships
Some residential school survivors and chiefs in the Maskwacis area expressed excitement and welcoming for the Pope's visit in July at a press conference in Maskwacis on Monday. Leaders from four First...
Jun 28, 2022
'Leprechaun Joe' gets $10,000 from Bulldog Metals for Make-A-Wish
A leprechaun from Red Deer, known for being the Make-A-Wish Foundation's top Canadian fundraiser -- found a pot of gold on Tuesday.Joe Hittel, 87, and well-known for his daring Rope for Hope rappels i...
Jun 28, 2022
New court dates needed for pair charged with four counts of attempted murder
The court process continues to move ahead for two men charged with four counts of attempted murder on O'Chiese First Nation in April 2021. It was about 5 p.m. on April 5 of last year when RCMP in Rock...
Jun 28, 2022
Criteria for Red Deer's permanent shelter defined, approval to come July 4
Red Deer city council has laid out new site criteria to help determine the future location of a permanent emergency shelter.These criteria were chiseled down during a meeting last Friday, and settled ...
Jun 28, 2022
Westerner Days Parade going ahead thanks to community support
Officials with the Westerner Days Fair & Exposition will again kick off this year's event with the annual Parade, thanks to the generous support of the Central Alberta community.Originally at risk...
Jun 28, 2022
Canada Day celebrations return to Bower Ponds
Canada Day celebrations are back at Bower Ponds this weekend, with organizers putting a heavy emphasis on the country's diversity.Organized by the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society (RDCHS) and Red De...
Jun 28, 2022
Deadline is today for second Indigenous edition of Telus STORYHIVE filmmaking program
Indigenous filmmakers once again have an opportunity to tell their story through the second Telus STORYHIVE program: Indigenous edition.The deadline to submit a pitch and plan is June 28, with the $20...
Jun 28, 2022
November dates announced for 38th Agri-Trade Equipment Expo in Red Deer
The 38th Agri-Trade Equipment Expo is set to open at Red Deer's Westerner Park from November 9 - 11, 2022. For three days, attendees can explore the newest equipment, technology, innovation and servic...
Jun 27, 2022