Category Archives: Red Deer
Appointments made to council committees, boards & commissions
At this week's organizational meeting of Red Deer city council, the new council appointed both council and public members to the 10 Council Committees, Boards and Commissions. City officials say these...
Nov 03, 2021
Walking trail extension work underway in Ponoka
Officials with the Town of Ponoka say there will be a temporary road closure on 50 Street between Highway 53 and 44 Avenue beginning on Nov. 2 at 9 a.m..Traffic will be detoured along 54 Street and 46...
Nov 03, 2021
October building permit values lower than last year
Building permit values in Red Deer came in lower last month when compared with October of last year.According to the latest stats released by The City, 73 permits were issued last month valued at over...
Nov 03, 2021
New arena and library in Blackfalds finally has opening date
The new Eagle Builders Centre in Blackfalds will finally open this month.The facility, which houses a flashy hockey arena and municipal library was supposed to open in September, in time for the AJHL'...
Nov 03, 2021
Early Bird animal licensing rates now available to Ponoka residents
Pet owners in Ponoka can now take advantage of early bird discounted rates for animal licences. All dogs and cats six months of age and older must be licensed annually in the Town of Ponoka, as per th...
Nov 03, 2021
Ponoka businesses can now renew licenses for 2022
Businesses in the Town of Ponoka can now renew their business licences for 2022.Businesses have until Dec. 31 to renew their licences as per the New Business Licence Bylaw, which takes effect on Dec. ...
Nov 03, 2021
Red Deer with 268 active cases of COVID-19
Active COVID-19 cases in the city of Red Deer continue to trend lower.As of Tuesday, the number of active COVID cases in the city is 268, down 25 from Monday. Recoveries, meanwhile, rose by 40 to 8,74...
Nov 02, 2021
Canadian Finals Rodeo Returns to Red Deer
Rodeo fans have now gathered in Red Deer this week to take in the country's premiere rodeo event, the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR).Officials note it's been 24 months since fans last gathered to watch t...
Nov 02, 2021
Temporary vaccine mandate policy to be drafted for staff at Red Deer Public Schools
Officials with Red Deer Public Schools have announced that following a meeting with the Division's insurance broker, the Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Oct. 28, to review vaccination requ...
Nov 02, 2021
Red Deer RCMP seize over $1 Million in contraband tobacco
A Red Deer man is facing charges after Mounties seized over a million illegal cigarettes, thousands in cash, a stolen vehicle and cannabis contraband following an extensive investigation this summer. ...
Nov 02, 2021