Category Archives: Red Deer

Chamber to administer shop local campaign
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce is set to launch a shop-local campaign in central Alberta.The effort is thanks to a federal shop local funding initiative created through a partnership ...
Jun 24, 2021

City recreation centres to open for public use July 1
Recreation centres in the City of Red Deer are returning to regular operations on July 1.Officials say the move is in line with the lifting of most COVID-19 provincial public health measures. Indoor r...
Jun 24, 2021

Former RDC engineering technology students win Alberta award for renewable energy project
A former team of Red Deer College engineering technology students have been recognized for modernizing a centuries-old device and transforming it into a source of renewable energy.Officials with the A...
Jun 24, 2021

Town and Stampede partner to host fireworks on Canada Day in Ponoka
The Town of Ponoka has announced it is partnering with the Ponoka Stampede Association for the second year in a row to host a joint fireworks display on Canada Day, July 1."This year's fireworks show ...
Jun 24, 2021

Red Deer Royals plan return for next season
After what's being described as a 'lost season', officials with the Red Deer Royals Marching Band are pleased to be looking forward to a 'return to normal' for the next one.Michael Mann, Red Deer Roya...
Jun 24, 2021

County successfully lobbies for reduced speed around Junction 42
Officials with Red Deer County were pleased to learn this week that Alberta Transportation has authorized an immediate speed reduction in the area of Junction 42 east of Penhold.The reduced speed zone...
Jun 24, 2021

Red Deer Blood Donor Clinic with open appointments as long weekend approaches
As COVID-19 restrictions ease across the country and hospitals resume procedures previously put on hold, eligible blood donors are encouraged to book and keep their appointments between now and July 4...
Jun 24, 2021

Bear sighting reported in Sylvan Lake
UPDATE (2:14 p.m.)Officials have confirmed the bear sighting in the west side of Sylvan Lake.Fish and Game Wardens are now on-site. Residents are asked to stay safe, keep an eye out and do not approac...
Jun 24, 2021

Echo Lacombe excited to launch food rescue program
A group that seeks to improve the quality of life in Lacombe is taking on an ambitious project to start a food rescue program in the community."It's a relatively new concept gaining momentum across th...
Jun 24, 2021

Red Deer Mounties make significant drug seizure
Red Deer RCMP have made a significant drug seizure in the city leading to charges against four people. On May 21 on the heels of a months-long drug trafficking investigation, Mounties executed a searc...
Jun 24, 2021