Category Archives: Red Deer
First ever 'Bike to Beat Myeloma' happening in Red Deer County this Sunday
The first ever Myeloma Canada Ride: Bike to Beat Myeloma is taking place this weekend in three communities, including Red Deer County.Myeloma is a little known and incurable type of blood cancer, whic...
May 11, 2022
Blackfalds Social Needs Assessment moves forward
The Town of Blackfalds has announced it is taking steps to create a new Social Needs Assessment for the community. During the April 26 regular meeting of council, Moorhouse & Associates, and Objec...
May 10, 2022
Three participants so far at Red Deer's drug treatment court
Red Deer's drug treatment court has been up and running for a few months now and some may be wondering; how's it going?"When we're able to take those individuals and support them in getting residentia...
May 10, 2022
Vice-principal in Red Deer wins Excellence in Catholic Education award
Stacey Martz, the vice-principal at Red Deer's Holy Family School, has received the 2022 Excellence in Catholic Education Award.The award is presented annually by the Council of Catholic School Superi...
May 10, 2022
Run/Hike for Hospice in Red Deer June 5
With less than one month to go, registration and planning for the 15th Annual Run/Hike for Hospice, presented by RSM Canada, is in full swing. Participants can choose to hike, walk, or stroll the 1km ...
May 10, 2022
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis hears public opinion on Jackpot Casino relocation
Red Deerians can voice their opinions directly to Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) on the potential relocation of the Jackpot Casino.The City of Red Deer received a letter from the AGLC on A...
May 10, 2022
Lacombe city council approves 2.7% tax hike, and new pavement levy
Lacombe city council has finalized the City's annual tax rate hike at 2.7 per cent.An additional tax of 1.0 per cent will go directly to fund pavement rehabilitation within the city.The City notes in ...
May 10, 2022
Hunting Hills valedictorian pursuing career as dietitian, says seize every opportunity
For Hunting Hills High School's Class of 2022 valedictorian, the road has been long, but he's seized every opportunity he could along the way.Raahim Aqueel, who was born in Saudi Arabia before calling...
May 10, 2022
Community Spring Feast at Fort Normandeau to focus on healing from COVID loss
The 14th annual Community Spring Feast is this weekend at Fort Normandeau.The event will look fairly close to its pre-COVID format, says Community Elder Corky Jonasson, who joked that the last couple ...
May 10, 2022
Public participation to begin about permanent shelter site criteria
Within the next month, the community will have an opportunity to share their input on the site criteria for a future permanent shelter site with a summer deadline for Red Deer city council to choose a...
May 10, 2022