Category Archives: Red Deer

Family Day in central Alberta
The Family Day long weekend is upon us and there are many events scheduled throughout the region for Albertan's of all ages to enjoy.In Red Deer, soccer fans can check out Red Deer City Soccer Associa...
Feb 18, 2022

Alberta's COVID-19 numbers for Feb. 18, 2022
PROVINCIAL NUMBERS*Numbers are up to date as of previous day's end. Numbers in parentheses represent a one-day change unless otherwise notedHospitalizations: 1,494 (+3)ICU admissions: 116 (--)Deaths: ...
Feb 18, 2022

Virtual symposium on eating disorders in Alberta runs Feb. 22-March 3
The Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSNA), in conjunction with the province's health authority, is hosting a virtual symposium later this month, free to attend for all Albertans.The 2022 ...
Feb 18, 2022

Safe drug supply a "logical" next step, say advocates as province studies the matter
Later this spring, the Government of Alberta will receive a report on the subject of having a safe drug supply for the province.The report is to be compiled by the Select Special Committee to Examine ...
Feb 18, 2022

Red Deer Polytechnic offers two new degrees among other program expansions
Two new degrees, one certificate, a diploma, and two micro-credentials are coming to Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP), the institution announced Friday morning.The Honorable Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister o...
Feb 18, 2022

Innisfail RCMP make arrest for attempted vehicle theft
A young man is facing charges after residents of Innisfail reported suspicious activity in their neighbourhood this week.On Feb. 16 at 6:35 a.m., Innisfail RCMP were dispatched to a complaint involvin...
Feb 18, 2022

RCMP launches "Name the Puppy" 2022
It is that time of year again. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) needs help in naming the puppies that will become Canada's future RCMP Police Dogs.The Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC...
Feb 18, 2022

Innisfail RCMP advising of poor driving conditions on QEII
Innisfail RCMP are advising of poor winter driving conditions on the QEII Highway between Disbury and Red Deer. RCMP are responding to multiple collisions and are observing that vehicles, especially s...
Feb 18, 2022

Inmates build items for Habitat Red Deer ReStore to sell
A number of new items are for sale at Red Deer's Habitat for Humanity ReStore, courtesy of inmates at Bowden Institution.The 26 items, which were built by students in a pre-employment carpentry progra...
Feb 17, 2022

Peterman and Team Canada women's curling teammates eliminated from Olympics
Although finishing the round robin set with a 5-4 record, the Canadian women's curling team were eliminated from the Olympic playoffs on Feb. 16 because of a controversial draw shot challenge. Team Ca...
Feb 17, 2022