Category Archives: Red Deer
MPs Calkins and Zimmer co-host virtual rural crime panel discussion
Rural crime was the focus of a virtual panel discussion co-hosted by Red Deer-Lacombe Conservative MP, Blaine Calkins last week.The event held on April 8 also featured Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament...
Apr 12, 2021
Variants now make up more than half of active COVID-19 cases in Alberta
More than 50 per cent of all active COVID-19 cases in Alberta are now variants of concern.Alberta added 1,183 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday with a positivity rate of ~8.0 per cent and 14,861 tests c...
Apr 11, 2021
41 years later, Terry Fox's legacy helping people through life
When 21-year-old Terry Fox set off from St. John's, Newfoundland on April 12, 1980 for what would be a gruelling, emotional and iconic 143-day Marathon of Hope, he began keeping a journal. "Today is t...
Apr 11, 2021
Mirror restaurant flouts restrictions again, gets new court date
The Whistle Stop Caf in Mirror has a court date once again.The establishment shared on social media Friday that it would open up this weekend despite the province moving back to Step 1 of COVID-19-rel...
Apr 11, 2021
Red Deer up to 226 active cases, outbreak confirmed at temporary shelter
Red Deer added 30 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, and now sits at 226 active cases, up 10 from Friday.There have also now been 3,056 recoveries, an increase of 20.The city has recorded a total of 3...
Apr 10, 2021
Innisfail RCMP looking for owner of recovered property
Innisfail RCMP are seeking the owners of some recovered property.On April 1, members were dispatched to a report of suspicious people in the 5700 Block of 49 Avenue in Innisfail.The persons had depart...
Apr 10, 2021
Council to consider Tax Rate Bylaw, economic initiatives and incentives Monday
Red Deer city council is set to consider a number of property tax payment assistance and other economic development initiatives and incentives at its regular meeting on Monday.Council will consider re...
Apr 10, 2021
Town of Ponoka offers monthly tax payment option
Ponoka town council has approved changes to the Town's monthly tax payment plan that aim to make it easier for citizens to sign up at any point throughout the year. The monthly tax payment plan is als...
Apr 10, 2021
NDP demand UCP fulfill Red Deer Regional Hospital expansion promise
Alberta's Opposition New Democrats are demanding Premier Jason Kenney and the United Conservative government fulfill their promise to redevelop Red Deer Regional Hospital.NDP Leader Rachel Notley and ...
Apr 09, 2021
City moves to accommodate patios
Following this week's provincially-mandated closure of indoor dining in Alberta, The City of Red Deer is working with local establishments when it comes to outdoor patios.Patios installed on private p...
Apr 09, 2021