Environment

Spring runoff prompts road, trail closures

As of Monday night, City of Red Deer officials say that a portion of 43 Street between 48 Avenue and 49 Avenue has been closed due to localized flooding from Piper Creek spring runoff. This also inclu...

Apr 21, 2020

Ponoka trail, river valley access closed over flood concerns

APRIL 27 - With water levels on the Battle River now safely receding, the Town ofPonoka has reopened public access to the walking trail system and all public lands in Ponoka's river valley. The Town t...

Apr 21, 2020

City: Common sense needed when getting rid of hazardous materials

The City of Red Deer is asking residents to use common sense when disposing of hazardous materials.On Monday, crews attended to a location along Waskasoo Creek near Red Deer Regional Hospital where a ...

Apr 21, 2020 A photo supplied to rdnewsNOW shows some type of oil leaking in an alley off 51 Avenue in Red Deer, just metres away from a creek. (Supplied)

Connect with nature this 50th annual Earth Day

Wednesday, April 22 will mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a movement that since 1970 has engaged more than 190 countries in appreciation and respect for the planet.This year's celebrations will...

Apr 21, 2020 A moose is seen here at the Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary in Red Deer. (Todd Nivens)

Fire Restriction issued for County of Stettler

A fire restriction has been issued for the County of Stettler. "Fire Hazard conditions are at a level where fires can start and grow quickly," the county says in a release. "New fire permits will not ...

Apr 21, 2020

Off-highway vehicle use not restricted in forest protection area: province

The United Conservative Government has assured that as of now Albertans will be able to use their off-highway vehicles (OHV) this summer."I can confirm that there is no province-wide restriction on OH...

Apr 20, 2020 (Photo: The Canadian Press)

Earth Day: A new relationship to wildlife is needed for nature and people

COVID-19 has brought us unprecedented health and economic challenges. It will test the resolve and resiliency of each Canadian and our nation. Crises have a way of unveiling truths, flaws and misconce...

Apr 20, 2020

Local students announced as finalists in Watersheds Contest

Local students received good news this past week when they were chosen as finalists in the 2020 Caring for our Watersheds competition. The Battle River Watersheds Alliance, the host of the central Alb...

Apr 14, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Alberta government announces new measures to reduce human-caused wildfires

Alberta Wildfire is hiring 200 additional firefighters, invoking a fire ban, implementing off-highway vehicle (OHV) restrictions, increasing fine violations and funding $20 million more in community F...

Apr 14, 2020 (Photo: The Canadian Press)

Blackfalds testing beacon lights to control goose population

The Town of Blackfalds is taking a gander at a new way of controlling the local goose population. The town says it has installed small solar beacon lights in McKay Ranch to test the effect on the Cana...

Apr 13, 2020