Category Archives: Red Deer
Moisture levels improved for local crops but low lying areas waterlogged
More rain over the past week has improved crop growing conditions across central Alberta, but has also caused some crops in low lying areas to be waterlogged.According to the latest Crop Report from A...
Jun 24, 2022
Update on proposed new dog park and skateboard park expansion in Ponoka
The Town of Ponoka has completed the first round of public consultation on conceptual plans for a proposed new dog park and skateboard park expansion.The Town says it would like to thank citizens who ...
Jun 24, 2022
Alberta Community Justice Awards celebrated in Lacombe
The Lacombe Police Service (LPS) and Lacombe & District Family and Community Support Services joined the Alberta government last week in celebrating the 31st annual Alberta Community Justice Award...
Jun 24, 2022
City honours Red Deerians with Mayor's Recognition Awards
Some of Red Deer's finest citizens were honoured for their efforts at the 2022 Mayor's Recognition Awards on Thursday night.The awards were back after a pandemic-caused hiatus.This year the Mayor's Sp...
Jun 24, 2022
Reduced speed limits and temporary four-way stop in Ponoka
The Town of Ponoka, in cooperation with Alberta Transportation, is once again implementing its annual traffic control plan to help ensure pedestrian and vehicle safety during the 2022 Ponoka Stampede....
Jun 24, 2022
City assessing areas hit by localized flooding
UPDATE - June 24 Statement from The City of Red Deer: We continue to assess and evaluate the impact of yesterday's heavy rainfall. Several neighbourhoods across the city were affected by localized flo...
Jun 23, 2022
RDP apprentices recognized for exceptional skills, qualify for worlds
Apprentices at Red Deer Polytechnic earned 10 medals at the recent Skills Canada Alberta and Skills Canada competitions.Skills Canada Alberta, which is part of the national association, Skills Canada,...
Jun 23, 2022
Trial date set for local "Freedom Convoy" organizer
A former Innisfail town councillor and mayoral candidate turned provincial political party leader, is going to trial next year.Glen Daniel Carritt, 56, is scheduled for trial in Red Deer provincial co...
Jun 23, 2022
Gateway Christian a great place to learn, says 2022 valedictorian
This year's valedictorian at Red Deer Public's Gateway Christian School is a lifer, having attended the school since kindergarten.Caleb Marquart earned the honour for the Class of 2022, sharing some m...
Jun 23, 2022
Roadway sealing to begin in Burnt Lake Industrial Subdivision
The City of Red Deer has announced that roadway sealing work will begin on Friday in the Burnt Lake Industrial Subdivision as crews complete the treatment on all paved roadways within City limits.The ...
Jun 23, 2022