Category Archives: Red Deer

A special air quality statement is again in effect for much of central Alberta.Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says wildfire smoke is causing the poor air quality and reducing visibility ...

Penhold Fire Department wants a discovery this week to be a reminder for people to never approach downed power lines.In a release, the fire department notes it responded at about 3:40 p.m. on Aug. 12 ...

Advanced Ambulatory Care Service is being disrupted in Sylvan Lake over the next few days.The service was already closed on Friday from 3-10 p.m., with no new patients being admitted after 2 p.m.It wi...

Severe drought conditions have led the County of Stettler council to declare an agricultural disaster.In a news release Friday, the County cites a lack of snow pack, run-off and rainfall have combined...

Reaction from school divisions is mixed following Friday morning's announcement about public health measures and Alberta Education's back-to-school plans. Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Education, join...

Red Deer now sits at 85 active cases of COVID-19, up nine since Thursday.The city's total number of recorded cases is up 12 to 5,896, while recoveries are up three to 5,768.Red Deer's death toll stemm...

A vaccination passport system is the latest topic causing division as Canadians trudge through the evolving pandemic.The Government of Qubec recently decided that starting Sept. 1, a vaccination passp...

Supporters will once again walk this summer in remembrance of Leah, an 18-year-old who lost her life in 2018 as the result of an accidental overdose.The third annual Leah's Light 5 km walk/run for ove...

Alberta Open Farm Days is back in full swing for its ninth year.On Aug. 14 and 15, Albertans are encouraged to visit participating farms and get a first-hand look at exactly how produce goes from the ...

A heat warning has been issued for Red Deer and area.Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says a hot weekend is ahead for most of the province, with temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius for c...