Local News
Nurses fear cuts coming
The loss of almost 200 registered nurse positions since May has the United Nurses of Alberta concerned it could mean layoffs in Red Deer.
Bev Dick, UNA first vice-president, said similar job cuts could hit Red Deer, but they haven’t heard of any specifically. READ
Nova settles concerns over rail yard expansion
Concerns about the impact of Nova Chemicals Corp. expanding the rail facilities at its Joffre complex appear to have been addressed. READ
Asooahum Centre begins to take shape
Early concepts of the Asooahum Centre took shape as community members shared ideas about the look and feel of the long-awaited project on Wednesday. READ
Another Ponoka Stampede just around the corner
Saddle up — the 77th iteration of the Ponoka Stampede is just around the corner. READ
New counsel for man accused of carjacking
A new lawyer has been appointed for a man accused of a knifepoint carjacking in Red Deer earlier this year. READ
Sundre seniors still waiting
Sundre has not given up hope it can get funding for a much-needed seniors housing complex despite a recent setback. READ
River of light takes shape
Former U.S. president George H. W. Bush had his “thousand points of light.” Red Deer will soon have more than 400 rain barrels of light — floating down the Red Deer River. READ
City approves expansion in Laredo subdivision
A 159-lot expansion to the Laredo subdivision was approved by the City of Red Deer’s municipal planning commission. READ
Red Deer Public Library has new CEO
A page is being turned at the Red Deer Public Library with its first change at the top in a quarter century. Starting in August, Christina Wilson will become the library’s chief executive officer. She is replacing current director Dean Frey, who is retiring at the end of June after 24 years in the job. READ
Homeless programs making progress
Community programs are making progress in curbing homelessness in Red Deer. READ
Clearwater County residents form taxpayers association
A group of Clearwater County residents have formed a taxpayer association to promote municipal fiscal responsibility and transparency. The Clearwater County Taxpayers Association was officially formed on Thursday and plans to begin holding monthly meetings and publish a newsletter to highlight civic issues in the sprawling rural municipality surrounding Rocky Mountain House. READ
Red Deer identity remains ‘secret’
Red Deer city staffers are not giving away any details on what is emerging as Red Deer’s identity. Since launching the Uncover Red Deer project in April, 250 residents have filled out surveys online and another 600 people have answered questions in person. READ
Brewers say beer tax system a tough swallow
One of the co-owners of Red Deer’s Drummond Brewing Company says the province’s beer tax system is driving brewers out of Alberta. READ
Sleeping bandit given chance to fly right
A Kitimat, B.C., woman caught napping after a string of thefts has been given a chance to straighten out. READ
Donor says he won't attend Olds College car auction
The man who famously donated a vintage car collection valued at an estimated $2.5 million to Olds College will not attend the auction bearing his name on Sunday. READ
Ride For Dad supports fight against prostate cancer
Father’s Day may be past, but motorcyclists will still be out on a Ride For Dad on Saturday. The fifth annual Rural Alberta Ride For Dad will take place on the weekend, with hundreds of bikers taking to Central Alberta roads in support of the fight against prostate cancer. READ
Chambers makes court appearance from Calgary
A fugitive wanted in connection with a home invasion near Sylvan Lake made her first court appearance in Red Deer provincial court on Tuesday, via closed-circuit TV from the Calgary Remand Centre. READ
The Grandfathers
Leslie Stonechild visits with the stones that will be organized into a circle this week in Coronation Park. “I feel good,” said Stonechild. “Just being with them gives me a good feeling,” he said of the large asini, Cree for rock or stone. A total of 20 ‘grandfathers’ will be placed in a circle in the Red Deer park along Ross Street at 46th Avenue. The stone circle will be the first permanent monument in Red Deer that celebrates aboriginal people and culture. A dedication ceremony and feast to honour the stone circle will be held Saturday from 1-4 pm. READ
Alberta seeking input into social policy
Albertans will once again be asked to take part in discussions on social policy, this time focusing on improving child development, government responsibilities for children and poverty reduction. READ
Students win citations
Some skilled Central Alberta students have returned from Vancouver with medals for their efforts. Based on their performances in the Provincial Skills Canada Competition in May, six locals earned the right to take part in the national contest in Vancouver from June 5 to 8. Five came back from the coast with citations commemorating their competence. READ
