Category Archives: Red Deer

Transitional housing: council approves pilot project to reduce shelter usage
In a special meeting on Monday, all members of council approved a six-month immediate transitional housing pilot project, aimed at reducing the inflow to shelters by increasing the shift to permanent ...
Jan 10, 2022

Red Deer with 1,002 active COVID-19 cases
Alberta Health is reporting 1,002 active cases of COVID-19 in Red Deer as of Jan. 9, up by 299 active cases from Jan. 6.That brings the total number of coronavirus cases identified in the city since t...
Jan 10, 2022

Red Deer Firefighters Children's Charity Christmas tree pickup
The Red Deer Firefighters Children's Charity wants to pick up your unwanted used Christmas trees on Jan. 15.Brendon Laczo, spokesperson for Red Deer Firefighters Children's Charity, says the fire depa...
Jan 10, 2022

Upgrades underway at Ponoka Aquaplex
The Ponoka Aquaplex will undergo routine maintenance and mechanical upgrades this week, including the installation of a new 10-foot slide in the deep tank. To accommodate the planned improvements, Tow...
Jan 10, 2022

Frozen: Ice Sculptures at Ross Street Patio on Monday
The cold weather may benefit Red Deer on Monday as Ice Sculptures are returning to downtown as part of the winter Ross Street Patio.On Jan. 10, a Grand Reveal will take place from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m...
Jan 08, 2022

Missing: Natashia Wahkeenew, 42, of Maskwacis
Maskwacis RCMP have located Natashia Wahkeenew safe. The Mascwacis RCMP would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.
Jan 07, 2022

Servus Credit Union Public Library in Blackfalds officially open
After cutting the red ribbon on Jan. 3, the new Servus Credit Union Public Library - Blackfalds has had a successful transition, says Manager Carley Binder.Welcoming 100 visitors on its first day, Bin...
Jan 07, 2022

Red Deer building permit values increase in December
Building permit values in Red Deer saw an increase last month when compared with the same month last year.According to the latest stats released by the City of Red Deer on Friday, there were 58 approv...
Jan 07, 2022

From the top: Auditions Feb. 1-2 for the theatre's One-Act Festival
Red Deer's Central Alberta Theatre (CAT) will be hosting this year's Heartland Regional One-Act Festival for the very first time. Get your scripts ready as auditions are taking place on Feb. 1 and 2 a...
Jan 07, 2022

Preliminary hearing set for significant Red Deer drug seizure
A preliminary hearing date has been set for three of four individuals charged in a significant drug, weapons, and stolen property seizure in Red Deer last year.Anthony James White, 41, Stephanie Johns...
Jan 07, 2022