Cityof Red Deer

The 48 edition of the Canadian Finals Rodeo begins Wednesday at Westerner Park’s Peavey Mart Centrium in Red Deer. (Advocate file photo)

CFR a boost to Central Alberta businesses

48th edition of the national championship rodeo begins Wednesday

The 48 edition of the Canadian Finals Rodeo begins Wednesday at Westerner Park’s Peavey Mart Centrium in Red Deer. (Advocate file photo)
Over the past few weeks, the City of Red Deer has hosted seven meetings to better understand the questions and concerns of downtown property owners. (File photo by Advocate staff)

City of Red Deer online booking system for Rec and Culture programs unavailable during updates

Update expected to last until Oct. 26 at 12 p.m.

Over the past few weeks, the City of Red Deer has hosted seven meetings to better understand the questions and concerns of downtown property owners. (File photo by Advocate staff)
One of the world's most famous children's entertainment groups will be in Red Deer on Wednesday for a pair of shows. (Contributed photo)

The Wiggles set to make first-ever appearance in Red Deer Wednesday

There will be two shows at the Red Deer Memorial Centre

One of the world's most famous children's entertainment groups will be in Red Deer on Wednesday for a pair of shows. (Contributed photo)
Danielle Smith celebrates after being chosen as the new leader of the United Conservative Party and next Alberta premier in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Central Alberta MLAs named to Premier Smith’s cabinet

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has picked a new cabinet, elevating campaign supporters,…

Danielle Smith celebrates after being chosen as the new leader of the United Conservative Party and next Alberta premier in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Alberta Health Services Logo. (File Photo)

AHS urges teen drivers to pay attention behind the wheel

Alberta Health Services is reminding teens to keep their focus on the…

Alberta Health Services Logo. (File Photo)
The City of Red Deer will be offering energy rebates for citizens who purchased a smart thermostat or high-efficiency dishwasher in 2022. (Advocate file photo)

City of Red Deer launches new Energy Efficiency Rebate Pilot Program

Red Deerians will be eligible for an energy rebate if they install…

The City of Red Deer will be offering energy rebates for citizens who purchased a smart thermostat or high-efficiency dishwasher in 2022. (Advocate file photo)
Barricades were set up earlier this week at the McKenzie Trail Boat Launch and at other access points to Red Deer River. (Contributed)

Flooding concerns ease in Red Deer

City deactivates emergency operations centre

Barricades were set up earlier this week at the McKenzie Trail Boat Launch and at other access points to Red Deer River. (Contributed)
The water level of the Red Deer River is expected to peak Thursday afternoon. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)

‘Very dynamic’: City of Red Deer continues to monitor river for potential flood risk

Rainfall warning ends for Red Deer and central Alberta

The water level of the Red Deer River is expected to peak Thursday afternoon. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)
Heavy rainfall hit Red Deer hard on Tuesday and created some pooling on roads throughout the city. (Photo by Advocate Staff)

UPDATE: Red Deer prepares for potential flooding

Report blocked catch basins to Public Works

Heavy rainfall hit Red Deer hard on Tuesday and created some pooling on roads throughout the city. (Photo by Advocate Staff)
Ross Street Patio has been designated Red Deer’s first Entertainment District. (Advocate file photo)

‘It’s go-time’: Red Deer’s Entertainment District declared open at Ross Street Patio

Alcohol now allowed on Ross Street Patio, restrictions apply

Ross Street Patio has been designated Red Deer’s first Entertainment District. (Advocate file photo)
Red Deer city council will pass a tax rate bylaw in April that includes the education requisition, the requisition for the senior’s lodge program and the property tax requirement approved by council in November 2021 at zero per cent for the municipal operating budget. (File photo by Advocate staff)

Red Deer encouraged by 2022 provincial budget

Maintains core capital and operating funding for the city

Red Deer city council will pass a tax rate bylaw in April that includes the education requisition, the requisition for the senior’s lodge program and the property tax requirement approved by council in November 2021 at zero per cent for the municipal operating budget. (File photo by Advocate staff)
New York-based Rivera Reese, from the Sylvan Lake area, is finding success on stage, doing Marvel touring shows and other projects. (Contributed photo)

Sylvan Lake-area native tackles Marvel super-villain and other roles in New York City

Rivera Reese said the stage combat skills she learned at RDC have come in handy

New York-based Rivera Reese, from the Sylvan Lake area, is finding success on stage, doing Marvel touring shows and other projects. (Contributed photo)
The state of local emergency was originally declared on Sept. 17 in response to the impact COVID-19 was having on the community and healthcare system. (File photo by Advocate staff)

State of local emergency renewed for Red Deer

Red Deer’s Emergency Advisory Committee of Council has passed a motion to…

The state of local emergency was originally declared on Sept. 17 in response to the impact COVID-19 was having on the community and healthcare system. (File photo by Advocate staff)
Several Red Deer city council candidates generally agree that Red Deer’s racist reputation needs to be confronted and remediated. (Advocate file photo)

Red Deer to conduct recount of two voting stations following technical issue

The City of Red Deer will conduct a recount of two voting…

Several Red Deer city council candidates generally agree that Red Deer’s racist reputation needs to be confronted and remediated. (Advocate file photo)
Marshall Lawrence Stone, of Rocky Mountain House, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with no parole eligibility for 13 years. (File photo by Advocate staff)

Rocky Mountain House man sentenced to life in prison

Marshall Lawrence Stone will have no parole eligibility for 13 years

Marshall Lawrence Stone, of Rocky Mountain House, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with no parole eligibility for 13 years. (File photo by Advocate staff)
Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer and other Alberta mayors have been advocating against the decision by Alberta Health Services and the Alberta government to consolidate regional ambulance dispatch services since July 2020. (Contributed photo)

Red Deer’s mayor takes ambulance dispatch complaint to Alberta Ombudsman

The change made in January is impacting patient care, says Tara Veer

Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer and other Alberta mayors have been advocating against the decision by Alberta Health Services and the Alberta government to consolidate regional ambulance dispatch services since July 2020. (Contributed photo)
Thirty candidates are running for Red Deer city council. (Advocate file photo)

Second code of conduct investigation against a Red Deer council member closes

An investigation stemming from a code of conduct complaint received by city…

Thirty candidates are running for Red Deer city council. (Advocate file photo)
Cindy Jefferies, city council candidate (Contributed photo)

Municipal election: Red Deer city council candidate Cindy Jefferies

Red Deer has been my home for most of my life. I…

  • Oct 2, 2021
Cindy Jefferies, city council candidate (Contributed photo)
Grace Engel, city council candidate. (Contributed photo)

Municipal election: Red Deer city council candidate Grace Engel

Grace Engel is a Red Deer city council candidate. My platform points…

  • Oct 2, 2021
Grace Engel, city council candidate. (Contributed photo)
FILE - Red Deer Emergency Services firefighters on the scene at a Red Deer house fire. (Photo by Advocate staff)

‘Learn the sounds of fire safety’ says Red Deer Emergency Services

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 3 to 9

FILE - Red Deer Emergency Services firefighters on the scene at a Red Deer house fire. (Photo by Advocate staff)