Category Archives: Red Deer
RCMP urge vigilance in preventing residents from being scammed
Alberta RCMP are reminding citizens to be mindful of potential scams trying to separate you from your hard-earned cash.With reports of numerous scams currently making the rounds around Red Deer, Const...
May 01, 2021
Alberta records second straight day of 2,000+ new COVID-19 cases
Alberta added 2,007 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, the second straight day with over 2,000. With 18,955 tests done, the one-day positivity rate is ~10.6 per cent, and the active case count is up 443 to...
Apr 30, 2021
'Reasonable' consumption of alcohol in Lacombe city parks to be discussed
A Lacombe city councilor is curious to find out how much community support their might be for allowing the responsible consumption of alcohol in city parks during the pandemic.Jonathan Jacobson brough...
Apr 30, 2021
Tickets, warnings issued in traffic safety blitz near Bentley
Several tickets and written warnings for minor traffic violations were issued by law enforcement officers near Bentley on Thursday.Staff Sergeant Jeff McBeth with Sylvan Lake RCMP detachment says the ...
Apr 30, 2021
City closes indoor recreation facilities following targeted public health restrictions
The City of Red Deer is once again closing its indoor recreation facilities following targeted public health restrictions implemented by the provincial government in light of the continued rise in COV...
Apr 30, 2021
Mayor Veer says council committed to helping Westerner Park
On Friday, Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer issued the following statement regarding the ongoing deliberations over the future fof Westerner Park:"I hope you are all doing well and are keeping safe during thi...
Apr 30, 2021
United Way set to launch Period Promise campaign
After first announcing a pilot project with Red Deer Public Schools to help address 'period poverty' in our community, the United Way of Central Alberta is set to launch its second initiative in that ...
Apr 30, 2021
Over $1M for sterilizing equipment upgrades at Olds hospital
Alberta Health Services says more than $1 million in upgrades will further ensure that medical devices used at the facility are cleaned and sterilized properly - a process known as medical device repr...
Apr 30, 2021
“Future-focused announcement” coming Tuesday for RDC
The future of Red Deer College will be shared with the community next week.A virtual event has been scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 4 at which time officials will make a "future-focused announcemen...
Apr 30, 2021
Shelter extension gets first reading to stay put in Railyards
Red Deer city council passed first reading of a bylaw on Thursday which would allow Safe Harbour to operate a temporary shelter at Cannery Row for another year. The matter will come back for public he...
Apr 29, 2021