Category Archives: Red Deer
Nearly half of crops now in the bin, regionally
Over the past week, harvest was in full swing throughout the central Alberta region, despite some rain showers. According to the latest Crop Report from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry in partnership...
Sep 10, 2021
World Suicide Prevention Day stresses importance of mental health
With September being Suicide Prevention Month and Sept. 10 being World Suicide Prevention Day, officials at Red Deer Outreach Centre want you to know that you're never alone, even during a global pand...
Sep 10, 2021
Red Deer Recovery Day aims to break the stigma around addiction
For those struggling with addiction, or those who know somebody struggling with an addiction, Red Deer Recovery Day might be for you.The annual event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 11 at City Hall Par...
Sep 10, 2021
August unemployment rate lower in Red Deer region
The Red Deer economic region saw a drop in its unemployment rate last month.According to the latest Labour Force Survey released by Statistics Canada on Friday, the region had an unemployment rate of ...
Sep 10, 2021
Trial ordered for man charged in fatal Red Deer hit and run
A man charged in a fatal hit and run in north Red Deer three years ago has been ordered to stand trial.Tosh Verstraeten, 32, was ordered to stand trial on July 23 following a preliminary hearing to de...
Sep 10, 2021
Anti-maskers force cancellation of Red Deer election forum
The federal election forum at Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Thursday evening lasted about half an hour before it had to be cancelled.The reason? Even after repeated warnings, members of the audience were...
Sep 09, 2021
HSAA concerned over ambulance availability
The president of the Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) is expressing strong concerns regarding the current state of ambulance availability throughout the province, including in central Alb...
Sep 09, 2021
4th wave continues to worsen as Shandro, Hinshaw address Albertans
Alberta is dealing with COVID-19's fourth wave and the rising number of hospitalizations by adding supports for Home Care patients and residents in continuing care facilities.Health Minister Tyler Sha...
Sep 09, 2021
Canadian Finals Rodeo returns to Red Deer Nov. 3-7
Canadian Finals Rodeo makes its grand return to Red Deer Nov. 3-7.That's the hope of organizers, anyway, who are crossing their fingers that the event's 47th edition can avoid being derailed by COVID-...
Sep 09, 2021
United Way Central Alberta launches 2021 fundraising campaign
United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) launched its 2021 fundraising campaign on Thursday.A kick-off event was held outdoors at Carnival Cinemas."Central Alberta agencies depend on us to provide vital fund...
Sep 09, 2021