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COVID-19 reshapes Canada Day celebrations from big parties to online shows

OTTAWA - A different kind of Canada Day is dawning this morning, with large celebrations in many parts of the country replaced with backyard barbecues and digital events. The COVID-19 pandemic has led...

Jul 01, 2020

Outdoor fitness classes to start July 7 in Red Deer

Red Deerians are invited to participate in The City's new outdoor fitness classes, starting July 7 at Setters Place at Great Chief Park."We're excited to start providing outdoor fitness classes as a w...

Jun 30, 2020

Blue Grass Central Spray and Play to open July 9

The City of Red Deer says the Blue Grass Sod Farm Central Spray and Play and the Lava Rock at Kin Kanyon are scheduled to open for the season on July 9.The boat launch at Fort Normandeau is expected t...

Jun 29, 2020

Front-door boarding, front-of-bus fare collection resumes Thursday

Red Deer Transit will resume front-door boarding and front-of-bus fare collection on Thursday, July 2. Officials say the move is being made in line with the commencement of the second phase of the pro...

Jun 29, 2020

CommunityNOW: Canada Day and Christmas (sale) in July

It's been a wild ride these past few months during the COVID-19 pandemic. But we're getting through it thanks in large part to the power of community!So now that we're all starting to re-emerge as par...

Jun 27, 2020

Discovery Canyon closed for rest of 2020

Discovery Canyon will remain closed for the 2020 season.The announcement was made in a Facebook post on Friday.City staff met with River Bend Golf and Recreation Society and Alberta Health related to ...

Jun 26, 2020

Extendicare Michener Hill residents stay connected thanks to donated smart devices

With seniors being more vulnerable to COVID-19 than any other population, it's important to support and encourage connectedness during a time of physical distancing. Embracing technology to stay conne...

Jun 26, 2020

Rocky Aquatic Centre and Spray Park could be open by August

Rocky and surrounding area residents may soon be able to jump back into the local pool and even get soaked at the soon to be completed Spray Park.Although swimming pools and swim classes were permitte...

Jun 25, 2020

Drayton Valley seeking operator for Specialized Transportation Program

Drayton Valley Town Council is putting out a request for proposals in the hopes of securing a qualified operator to run the Specialized Transportation Program.The Town has been working with the Drayto...

Jun 25, 2020

Town of Sylvan Lake working on cleanliness, parking issues at Marina Bay

The Town of Sylvan Lake is taking action to ensure one of its prominent lakefront areas is clean and enjoyable for residents and visitors alike. On June 8, local resident Phil Foreman brought his conc...

Jun 25, 2020