Red Deer

Special Ballot applications open this week for eligible municipal election voters

Eligible Red Deer voters will soon be able to apply for a Special Ballot to participate in the 2021 civic election.Applications for Special Ballots, commonly referred to as mail-in ballots, officially...

Jun 29, 2021

Council amends bylaw to allow urban beekeeping in Lacombe

In response to community inquiries, Lacombe city council has amended the Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw to allow for urban beekeeping within the City of Lacombe. City officials note the Responsibl...

Jun 29, 2021

Didsbury RCMP investigate fatal collision

An investigation is underway into the cause of a four-vehicle crash that killed a motorcyclist in Mountain View County over the weekend. It happened on June 27, at approximately 9:30 p.m., when Didsbu...

Jun 29, 2021

Town of Ponoka announces new initiatives to celebrate Pride Month

As part of its commitment to being a welcoming, inclusive and caring community, the Town of Ponoka has announced a pair of initiatives aimed at recognizing Pride Month.Those initiatives include:The To...

Jun 29, 2021

Red Deer Regional Hospital receives posthumous donation from former resident

Officials with Red Deer Regional Health Foundation have announced a posthumous donation of $50,000 for the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.The donation is from Gertrude Lee, a former long-time resid...

Jun 28, 2021

Red Deer down to 28 active COVID cases

Red Deer now has just 28 active cases of COVID-19. That's down 16 from last Thursday's reported total of 44 and is the city's lowest total since there were 27 active cases reported back on October 15....

Jun 28, 2021

City safety information for extreme heat

In response to the extreme heat of recent days and more in the forecast yet, The City of Red Deer is reminding residents to keep cool and stay hydrated by taking advantage of City facilities if need b...

Jun 28, 2021

Temporary south bank trail closure starting next week

Starting Tuesday, July 6, a portion of the south bank trail from Taylor Drive to the CPR Pedestrian Bridge, adjacent to the Water Treatment Plant, will close temporarily for construction.The closure i...

Jun 28, 2021

Automated traffic enforcement locations announced for July

Red Deer RCMP Traffic Services has announced photo radar locations planned for the month of July.Mobile units will be operating in the following neighbourhoods: Glendale, Normandeau, Highland Green, R...

Jun 28, 2021

Westerner Days cancelled after midway provider falls through

After earlier announcing that a modified edition of the event would take place next month, officials have announced that Westerner Days Fair & Exposition has been cancelled for 2021. The decision ...

Jun 28, 2021