Category Archives: Red Deer
RDP celebrates first in-person Convocation since 2019, and as Polytechnic
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) celebrated its 58th Convocation on Friday, the institution's first ever as a Polytechnic and in-person since 2019."This year, in addition to the graduates from 2022, we also...
Jun 03, 2022
Several fire advisories in place across central Alberta
With the warming weather, a number of central Alberta communities have new fire-related advisories in place.A full listing is at albertafirebans.ca.Town of Ponoka - Fire AdvisoryApproved backyard fire...
Jun 03, 2022
Children's Festival attracts thousands upon return for 16th year
The 16th annual Central Alberta Children's Festival is back this weekend, after two years away due to the pandemic.As many as 5,000 people could go through Rotary Recreation Park (4501-47A Avenue Red ...
Jun 03, 2022
Seeding essentially complete throughout central Alberta
Seeding is essentially complete in the Central Zone of Alberta.That according to the latest Crop Report from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry and Rural Economic Development and Alberta Financial Servi...
Jun 03, 2022
Missing: Johnathan Bennett, 33, of Red Deer
UPDATE June 6, 2022: Red Deer RCMP can confirm that Johnathan Bennett has been located. The RCMP thank the media and the public for their assistance.
Jun 03, 2022
59-year-old Red Deerian attempts World Record of 20,000 reps at outdoor gym
Why do they call him Harold "Reps" Jacobson? Because he'll be attempting a Guinness World Record this Saturday to complete 20,000 reps at one of Red Deer's outdoor gyms.Oh yes... and he turns 59 years...
Jun 03, 2022
Red Deerians encouraged to prevent false alarms requiring RCMP response
RCMP in Red Deer are offering up tips to help the public understand how to prevent false alarms.In 2021, local Mounties responded to 812 false alarm reports. There have been an average of 15 to 20 per...
Jun 02, 2022
Battle at the Beach expands in Sylvan Lake this summer
It's becoming a staple of the kick-off to summer in Sylvan Lake.Battle at the Beach, a ball hockey tournament featuring players of all ages and abilities, takes place in the Lakeshore Drive parking lo...
Jun 02, 2022
Bowden may become home to Alberta's first yellow pea fractionation facility
The Town of Bowden may soon be part of a growing trend in the meat alternatives industry by potentially becoming the home to Alberta's first yellow pea fractionation facility.More than Protein Ingredi...
Jun 02, 2022
UCP finalize contract for new lab services provider
The Alberta government has put pen to paper on the contract that will see a private laboratory service which collects blood and other samples for medical testing expand its operations.Health Minister ...
Jun 02, 2022