Category Archives: Red Deer
City of Red Deer temporarily lays off 63 rec facility workers
The City of Red Deer is temporarily laying off 63 more permanent part-time and full-time staff from its recreation facilities.The news comes as those facilities remain shuttered after closing Dec. 12 ...
Jan 29, 2021
Kenney announces restrictions on dine-in, fitness facilities to be eased on Feb. 8
Premier Jason Kenney has revealed Alberta's "Path Forward" to reopening businesses and services in the province.Kenney said that if collectively Albertans are able to bend the COVID curve and further ...
Jan 29, 2021
WATCH: COVID-19 update for Friday, Jan. 29
Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, will offer the latest update on COVID-19 at 3:30. Reports say Premier Jason Kenney may also be in attendance. We will have more at our web...
Jan 29, 2021
Council briefs: Penhold mayor frustrated over lack of COVID communication from province
Rural policingPenhold Mayor Mike Yargeau addressed a pair of provincial matters at council's meeting this week, including the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association's upcoming President's Virtual Su...
Jan 29, 2021
Westerner Park to potentially benefit from new provincial grant
Officials at Red Deer's Westerner Park are looking over the details of a new grant announced by the province on Thursday that aims to support Alberta's performing arts, sports, and rodeo sectors.The S...
Jan 29, 2021
New homes, quality supports announced for Innisfail seniors
The governments of Alberta and Canada have announced funding for new housing that offers Innisfail seniors both independent and supportive living options.Officials say two aging seniors residences wer...
Jan 29, 2021
Innisfail town council writes Premier Kenney about restrictions
Town council in Innisfail has written a letter to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney to say it is fearful of the long-term repercussions current pandemic restrictions may have on businesses.The letter, whic...
Jan 29, 2021
Restaurants violate health orders as clamour to re-open ramps up
Several central Alberta restaurants are done waiting for the government to allow businesses to re-open.According to Alberta Health Services, Hockey Central in Sylvan Lake and Mom's Diner in Red Deer w...
Jan 28, 2021
Red Deer recreation and culture facilities remain closed
City officials say Red Deer's recreation and culture facilities will remain closed until an update is provided by the provincial government. On Jan. 21, the provincial government acknowledged the curr...
Jan 28, 2021 (City of Red Deer)
RCMP investigating cell tower vandalism in central Alberta
Alberta RCMP say investigations have been launched into two reports of vandalism to TELUS cell towers in central Alberta over the last month. On Jan. 3, Mounties say a cell tower in Lacombe County was...
Jan 28, 2021