Category Archives: Red Deer

Hundreds of blood donation appointments in need of filling in Red Deer
Canadian Blood Services is calling for an additional 23,000 blood donors across Canada by July 31 to replenish the nation's blood inventory following a sustained rise in demand as COVID-19 restriction...
Jul 08, 2021

Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr becomes Minister of Culture in Premier Kenney Cabinet shuffle
Premier Jason Kenney has announced several changes to his cabinet and welcomed six new members to further support Alberta's economic recovery.One of those six new cabinet members includes Ron Orr, MLA...
Jul 08, 2021

TELUS investing $9 million in Red Deer this year
TELUS has announced it is investing $9 million in Red Deer this year as part of the company's $14.5 billion investment in infrastructure and operations across Alberta through 2024.It's hoped the inves...
Jul 08, 2021

Classic car show returns to Red Deer & Sylvan Lake twice a week
Red Deer Cruise Night is back every Thursday starting July 8.Grand opening night and each week go from 6-9 at the Parkland Mall parking lot.CEO Dave Burden predicts it'll be a lot of fun."We're all pr...
Jul 07, 2021

Latest COVID-19 stats: Half of eligible Albertans now fully vaccinated
There are now 18 active cases of COVID-19 in Red Deer, down two from Tuesday. Red Deer added no new cases in the last day keeping its pandemic total at 5,775.Recoveries are up two to 5,714, while Red ...
Jul 07, 2021

ECHO Lacombe thrilled to support Lacombe Museum Learning Garden
ECHO Lacombe Association is happy to announce funding support for constructing the Lacombe & District Historical Society's Learning Garden. "Our board is always looking for projects that provide a...
Jul 07, 2021

Treasure hunt looks to spark local tourism
A local podcast has teamed up with Tourism Red Deer to help get friends and families out and about this summer. The Oh, Deer... podcast, run by Red Deerians Ryan Lund, Kevin Walsh, Dustin Moore, and T...
Jul 07, 2021

Safe Harbour applies for extension at Cannery Row shelter site
There is breath in the life of the prospect that the Safe Harbour-operated temporary shelter could remain at its current location past the end of its current permit.The City of Red Deer confirms Safe ...
Jul 07, 2021

Active COVID cases increase by two in Red Deer
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Red Deer has increased by two, to 20.According to the latest update from Alberta Health, Red Deer's recoveries total 5,712 while the number of cases identified i...
Jul 06, 2021

Jail time for alleged member of Red Deer outlaw motorcycle club
An alleged member of a Red Deer outlaw motorcycle club has been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in jail for his part in what police described as an extensive drug trafficking network.Casey Donald Ch...
Jul 06, 2021