Category Archives: Red Deer
Canada's favourite dinosaur exhibit coming to Red Deer
What's being described as the largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit in North America is coming to Red Deer next month. Exhibit officials say a herd of photorealistic dinosaurs is ready to deligh...
May 12, 2022
Former Federal building downtown, home to CRA, post office and jail, finally sold
The now formerly Federal Government-owned building in the heart of Red Deer's downtown has a new owner.Located at 4909 50 Street, the building is the former home of the Canada Revenue Agency and Canad...
May 12, 2022
Sylvan Lake's Lakeshore Drive transforming into a summer sidewalk hub
Summers in Sylvan Lake may be a central Alberta staple, and this year has something extra special. Town council approved at Monday's meeting the closure of Lakeshore Drive for the 2022 summer season w...
May 12, 2022
New initiatives coming to The Mustard Seed in Red Deer
Several new and enhanced programming initiatives are now underway at The Mustard Seed in Red Deer.According to Mustard Seed officials, they include occupational therapy, enhanced advocacy, and a priso...
May 12, 2022
Health Minister confident in downward trending COVID numbers
Beginning the week of March 23, Alberta Health is only sharing new COVID-19 data with the public on Wednesdays, barring extenuating circumstances. rdnewsNOW will continue to report them as they are up...
May 11, 2022
Public Notice: Jackpot Casino request for relocation
On April 12, 2022, the Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission (AGLC) advised The City of Red Deer that Jackpot Casino, located at 4950 47 Avenue, has applied for a relocation to 3310 50 Avenue (Cambri...
May 11, 2022
Blackfalds Days returns
After a two-year hiatus, Blackfalds Days is returning to the community next month.Town officials have announced the event this year will take place from June 16-19, 2022.The Town will be hosting vario...
May 11, 2022
Annual Community Clean Up begins May 24 in Ponoka
The Town of Ponoka's annual back alley collection of compostable yard waste is all set to begin on Tuesday, May 24 after the Victoria Day long weekend. Town officials say crews will make one pass down...
May 11, 2022
Conference inspires local Indigenous youth to become future leaders
More than 100 Indigenous youth from Red Deer Public Schools and Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools took part in a conference that allowed them to learn, connect, and be inspired by Indigenous leaders ...
May 11, 2022
Wolf Creek drivers fare well in local school bus road-e-o
Officials with Wolf Creek Public Schools say three contestants of theirs who competed at the local School Bus Road-e-o in Red Deer over the weekend, will be moving on to Provincials next month.Those c...
May 11, 2022