Category Archives: Red Deer

Councillor Johnston enters race for mayor in Red Deer
A long-time city councillor has announced intentions to run for mayor of Red Deer in the upcoming municipal election.Ken Johnston announced on Monday he has officially entered the race for the mayor's...
Aug 23, 2021

Women's Outreach Centre welcomes new executive director
The Central Alberta Women's Outreach Centre (CAWOC) has a new leader at the helm.Ian Wheeliker was recently named executive director, bringing years of valuable experience to the role.Ian Wheeliker. (...
Aug 23, 2021

Blackfalds and Gleichen RCMP advise of concerning incidents involving children
Alberta Mounties are reminding families to remain vigilant in keeping children safe as investigations are underway into a pair of attempted child luring incidents in recent weeks.On Aug. 9, Blackfalds...
Aug 23, 2021

Rainfall Warning for Red Deer and surrounding region
Meteorologists with Environment Canada say conditions will be favourable for the development of funnel clouds on Monday afternoon.Funnel clouds are expected to be possible beginning early in the after...
Aug 22, 2021

Chinook's Edge School Division welcomes 42 new teachers
Chinooks Edge School Division is welcoming 42 new teachers this year who are currently participating in the new teacher orientation program.The annual orientation and mentorship program runs for three...
Aug 22, 2021

The Slopes of Sylvan Lake breathing new life into area
Construction of a new residential development near Sylvan Lake is in full swing.Belterra Land Company recently began work on The Slopes of Sylvan Lake, which is situated on the lake's northeast side b...
Aug 22, 2021

Haiti quake hits the heart for two Lacombe men
As Haiti continues to reel from the its latest bout of devastation - a M7.2 earthquake on Aug. 14 -- a Lacombe man from the Caribbean nation is looking for Albertans to help.Pierre Robergeau is a boar...
Aug 21, 2021

'Hub 2.0' hopes to rekindle old spark of Ross St. location
Officials with the Red Deer Arts Council are getting ready to start their Hub 2.0 programming next month.Dubbed "Hub 2.0: Wednesdays at the Y" after the original 'Hub on Ross,' programs now take place...
Aug 21, 2021

Water quality advisory issued for Ebeling Beach
Alberta Health Services is advising the public not to swim or wade in Gull Lake at the Ebeling Beach area at Aspen Beach Provincial Park due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria currently present in t...
Aug 20, 2021

After 17 years on council, Mayor Tara Veer not seeking re-election
Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer announced late Friday that she will not seek re-election this fall when voters take to the municipal polls. Veer, who grew up in Red Deer, was first elected to city council in...
Aug 20, 2021