Category Archives: Red Deer
Chamber hosting virtual conversation with Rachel Notley
The Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual event next month with the Leader of Alberta's Official Opposition. Rachel Notley will speak with chamber members and other guests abo...
Apr 16, 2021
First-year Blackfalds teacher named 2021 Edwin Parr division finalist
A teacher from Blackfalds has been named as a Division finalist for the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) 2021 Edwin Parr Award.Selected by the Board of Trustees for Red Deer Catholic Regional ...
Apr 15, 2021
Red Deer rental rates on the rise
Despite rising rental rates found throughout Red Deer last month, the city continues to have some of the most affordable rents in Canada. According to the latest National Rent Report by Rentals.ca, Re...
Apr 15, 2021
Red Deer with 318 active COVID-19 cases, another death
Red Deer has climbed back above the 300-mark when it comes to active COVID-19 cases. Thursday's numbers from the province show the city with 318 active cases, an increase of 39 from Wednesday. It's Re...
Apr 15, 2021
Proposed law in Montana to restart lethal injections falls short by narrow margin
HELENA, Mont. - The Montana senate has narrowly defeated a bill that would have removed obstacles that prevent the state from resuming executions. The decision directly affects Canadian Ronald Smith, ...
Apr 15, 2021
Red Deer Public Schools opts out of piloting new K-6 curriculum
Red Deer Public Schools (RDPSD) will not pilot the province's K-6 draft curriculum this fall, following a unanimous vote by the division's Board of Trustees.A statement released Wednesday acknowledges...
Apr 15, 2021
Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for April 15
Alberta's chief medical officer of health and officials are set to provide the latest update on COVID-19 in the province. Dr. Deena Hinshaw is slated to speak at a news conference scheduled to start a...
Apr 15, 2021
Urban Aboriginal Voices Society invites public to virtual Community Gathering
Red Deer's Urban Aboriginal Voices Society (UAVS) wants to get back on track with strengthening the community.Its seventh annual Community Gathering takes place Friday and Saturday, concluding with th...
Apr 15, 2021
Family of slain Bowden mother urges end to stigma around domestic violence
The family of a central Alberta woman murdered last month is urging families to have tough conversations about domestic violence.Kirsten O'Donoghue (Gardner) was found dead in her Bowden apartment on ...
Apr 15, 2021
RDC Students’ Association targets 'period poverty'
Vulnerable individuals in Red Deer now have greater access to free 'period products', thanks to a generous donation of pads and other menstrual supplies to Turning Point from Red Deer College Students...
Apr 15, 2021