Category Archives: Red Deer

Inaugural #BlackfaldsXmas Challenge begins
Local businesses in the town of Blackfalds are being encouraged to get involved in this year's inaugural donations drive for the #BlackfaldsXmas Challenge. The Blackfalds Christmas Bureau, a partnersh...
Nov 11, 2021

Lacombe council extends expanded Facility Rental Assistance Grant
Lacombe city council has taken steps to help local residents have easier access to facility rentals in the community.At their regular meeting this week, council approved an additional allowance totall...
Nov 11, 2021

Olds RCMP remind residents to lock their vehicle and outbuildings
Olds RCMP want to remind residents to lock their vehicle and outbuildings. RCMP say they have seen an increase in thefts from unlocked vehicles and garages.A thief can steal your car in seconds. An un...
Nov 11, 2021

Seasonal changes to Green Cart collection start November 15
Seasonal changes to Green Cart collection in Red Deer will start on Nov. 15, as Green Carts shift to every other week collection. Green Carts will be collected every other week on the same week as Blu...
Nov 11, 2021

Red Deer RCMP seeking assistance to identify heritage plaque thief
Red Deer RCMP are seeking information regarding the theft of bronze heritage plaques that have been stolen from various locations throughout the community.Local Mounties were first alerted on Oct. 5 o...
Nov 11, 2021

Alberta dips below 600 COVID hospitalizations
Although updated provincial numbers were provided on Wednesday, COVID-19 case counts for specific communities and age demographics, however, were not available. This means Red Deer's current total of ...
Nov 10, 2021

Calkins named to Conservative Deputy Shadow Cabinet
Red Deer-Lacombe MP Blaine Calkins has been named to the Conservative Party of Canada's Deputy Shadow Cabinet by leader Erin O'Toole.Calkins has been appointed Deputy Shadow Minister for Public Servic...
Nov 10, 2021

Red Deer's deep-rooted poppy campaign
One century ago, a World War I veteran returned home from Europe. For those who did not survive, a poppy became the symbol for their remembrance in July 1921 by the Great War Veterans Association. Thi...
Nov 10, 2021

Red Deer Public Schools releases Remembrance Day video for community
Recognizing Remembrance Day in schools and remembering those who fought and continue to fight for our freedom is extremely important to students and staff in Red Deer Public Schools - in fact, accordi...
Nov 10, 2021

Remembrance Day ceremonies across Central Alberta
This Remembrance Day, people are beginning to remember once again in the company of others across Central Alberta. In Red Deer, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #35 will be hosting their ceremony at 1...
Nov 10, 2021