Category Archives: Red Deer
Red Deer-South MLA issues apology for Arizona trip
The MLA for Red Deer-South is now apologizing for "exercising poor judgement" when he travelled to the United States last week. "In discussing my resignation with the Premier, we both agree that I exe...
Jan 05, 2021
Nominations now being accepted for 2021 municipal and school board election
Eligible Red Deerians and central Albertans can now throw their name into the hat for the upcoming 2021 municipal election for mayor, city councillor, or school board trustee positions.Effective Jan, ...
Jan 04, 2021
Stephan resigns from province’s Treasury Board
Jason Stephan's trip to the United States has cost him his place on the province's Treasury Board. Premier Jason Kenney announced in a Facebook post on Monday that he has accepted Stephan's resignatio...
Jan 04, 2021
Red Deer firefighters won’t be collecting Christmas trees this year
City firefighters will not be providing their voluntary Christmas tree pick-up service to Red Deer homes this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic."Christmas tree pick-up has always been a fundraiser t...
Jan 04, 2021
Sylvan Lake RCMP investigating fatal collision
RCMP are investigating a two-vehicle collision that claimed the life of a 28-year-old Red Deer man on New Year's Day. At 10:39 p.m. on Jan. 1, Sylvan Lake RCMP responded with emergency services to a h...
Jan 04, 2021
Angry “Welcome Home” display appears outside MLA Jason Stephan’s office
Angry Red Deerians aren't just taking to social media to let Jason Stephan know how they feel about his recent trip to the United States. A "Welcome Home" display popped up outside the Red Deer-South ...
Jan 04, 2021
Red Deer city councillors did not travel abroad during holidays
As outrage continues to grow over several UCP MLAs having left the country for vacations, members of Red Deer city council stayed close to home during the holiday season. As of Sunday, six UCP MLAs we...
Jan 04, 2021
Red Deer-South MLA travelled to Arizona
The UCP MLA for Red Deer-South travelled to the United States this week and says he's working on returning to the province "right away." Jason Stephan's trip to Arizona was initially confirmed on Satu...
Jan 02, 2021
City plows ready to roll into residential areas January 2
City crews are gearing up to start Snow Zone Plowing and residents are reminded to move their vehicles off the street. Officials say residents are encouraged to sign up for Snow Zone Alerts to get tex...
Dec 31, 2020
COVID-19 outbreaks in two units at Red Deer Regional Hospital
Alberta Health Services (AHS) say they are continuing to implement pandemic response measures at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC) to ensure the site has capacity for those who need the specia...
Dec 31, 2020