Category Archives: Red Deer
Dr. Hinshaw delivers COVID-19 update, including Halloween guidance
*Today's statistics are below...Alberta's chief medical officer of health sounded a positive note about COVID-19 statistics on Thursday as also gave a few words of caution.Dr. Deena Hinshaw said the n...
Oct 21, 2021
No wrongdoing by election worker, City of Red Deer determines
The City of Red Deer says it's found no wrongdoing on the part of an election worker who served as a deputy returning officer on election day, Oct. 18.rdnewsNOW reported earlier this week that the Cit...
Oct 21, 2021
Ponoka town council approves 2022 Interim Budget
Following budget deliberations in September, Ponoka Town Council approved the 2022 Interim Budget at its regular meeting last week, before Monday's municipal election.The total amount of the 2022 Inte...
Oct 21, 2021
Dr. Hinshaw to provide update on COVID-19 in Alberta
Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide an update on COVID-19 today and the ongoing work to protect public health.The press conference with Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to begin at ro...
Oct 21, 2021
'Iconic' Black Knight Inn to be demolished after 44 years
Red Deerians should say their last goodbyes now to one of the city's best-known landmarks.The Black Knight Inn, which went into receivership last year, has a buyer, with the sale expected to close by ...
Oct 21, 2021
2021 Canadian Finals Rodeo returning to Red Deer
The 47th Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) will return to Red Deer's Westerner Park this year, but with a new title sponsor: Alberta-based financial institution, ATB Financial. "ATB is a natural fit to be t...
Oct 21, 2021
Magnitude 4.1 earthquake causes rumbles across central Alberta
There was a rumble in central Alberta Wednesday night.According to Earthquakes Canada, a M4.1 temblor went off 37 kilometres NNW of Rocky Mountain House at about 9:23 MT.The quake was 10 kilometres de...
Oct 21, 2021
Central Alberta organizations to benefit from rural-based capital funding boost
Some counties and organizations throughout central Alberta are among 16 throughout the province that stand to benefit from a funding boost, courtesy of Farm Credit Canada (FCC).FCC is giving $1.5 mill...
Oct 20, 2021
City releases unofficial complete vote tally after recount
The City of Red Deer has released unofficial election results which reflect 100 per cent of polls counted, and the completion of a recount.The recount was performed on Oct. 19 after an isolated techni...
Oct 20, 2021
Alberta surpasses 3,000 deaths linked to COVID-19
On Wednesday, Alberta surpassed the grim milestone of 3,000 COVID-linked deathsA COVID-linked fatality means the disease was determined to be either the primary or secondary cause of death.There were ...
Oct 20, 2021