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This long empty lot at the corner of Ross Street and 40th Avenue in Red Deer could be rezoned for a commercial development. Council will consider the rezoning request on Monday. (Google/Street View photo).

Long-vacant Red Deer lot could gain commercial re-development

First steps could be taken Monday to turn a long-vacant corner lot…

 

19th Street construction in Red Deer will continue into the evenings next week. Drivers are advised to slow down and watch for flag persons. (Photo by Paul Cowley/Advocate staff).

Construction of Red Deer’s 19th Street to continue into evenings

Night construction will be happening next week on 19 Street at 49…

 

Molly Banister Drive is named for a dedicated Red Deer volunteer, while Barrett Drive is named for a local pioneering family. Red Deer city council will discuss a new naming policy for streets and other municipal features on Monday. (Advocate file photo)

New naming policy for Red Deer streets and municipal buildings to be discussed by city council

Civic pride, public image must be considered

 

Mayor Ken Johnston kicked off this year’s ParticipACTION Community Challenge with the Mayor’s Walk on June 2, 2023. (Photo from Community Better Red Deer on Facebook)

Red Deer battles to retain ParticipACTION title

Get moving Red Deer

Mayor Ken Johnston kicked off this year’s ParticipACTION Community Challenge with the Mayor’s Walk on June 2, 2023. (Photo from Community Better Red Deer on Facebook)
(Black Press file photo).

Brush fire endangers homes in Red Deer’s Pines neighbourhood

Resident wonders why fire ban was only reinstated on Thursday

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Red Deer City Hall. (Advocate file photo.)

City of Red Deer’s savings are getting depleted during slow post-pandemic financial recovery

Operating reserves will have to be replenished over next four years

Red Deer City Hall. (Advocate file photo.)
The Red Deer Recreation Centre pool and fitness area will be closed to the public from Friday night to Monday morning because of a swim meet. (Black Press file photo).

Red Deer Recreation Centre closed to public throughout the weekend

The Red Deer Recreation Centre will temporarily close this weekend for a…

The Red Deer Recreation Centre pool and fitness area will be closed to the public from Friday night to Monday morning because of a swim meet. (Black Press file photo).
FILE - The Red Deer Advocate Collection is now available through Red Deer Archives. (Photo contributed)

Red Deer Archives launches Advocate photograph collection

So far over 1,000 images part of Red Deer Advocate Collection

FILE - The Red Deer Advocate Collection is now available through Red Deer Archives. (Photo contributed)
Willem, Preslie, Mila, Maks and Lexi were active by running through the dancing water fountain at Capstone the day before a heat warning was declared in the city by Environment Canada. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)

May was the hottest on record in Red Deer

Red Deer sets new average temperature record

Willem, Preslie, Mila, Maks and Lexi were active by running through the dancing water fountain at Capstone the day before a heat warning was declared in the city by Environment Canada. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)
The glorious weekend weather held as the Spring Community Feast was held Saturday at Fort Normandeau, near Red Deer, with attendance exceeding expectations. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).

Spring Feast Indigenous celebration was held Saturday at Fort Normandeau with record attendance

Singing, drumming and spiritual ceremonies were held before food was served

The glorious weekend weather held as the Spring Community Feast was held Saturday at Fort Normandeau, near Red Deer, with attendance exceeding expectations. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).
The Central Alberta Children’s Festival runs Friday and Saturday at Rotary Recreation Park. (Advocate file photo.)

Look for fairies at the Central Alberta Children’s Festival this weekend

The fun is on Friday and Saturday at Red Deer’s Rotary Recreation Park

The Central Alberta Children’s Festival runs Friday and Saturday at Rotary Recreation Park. (Advocate file photo.)
Red Deer’s outdoor pool will open on Thursday. The Central Spray Park is already operating. Both are weather dependent. (Advocate file photo).

Red Deer’s outdoor pool to open this week

Red Deerians can make a splash when the Recreation Centre Outdoor Pool…

Red Deer’s outdoor pool will open on Thursday. The Central Spray Park is already operating. Both are weather dependent. (Advocate file photo).
Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston will be reaching out to the newly re-elected UCP provincial government on several projects. (Advocate file photo.)

Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston eager to keep up the momentum on hospital expansion, shelter project after election

Proposed shelter site ‘will be first file we reach out on,’ said Johnston.

Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston will be reaching out to the newly re-elected UCP provincial government on several projects. (Advocate file photo.)
Adriana LaGrange, UCP incumbent for Red Deer-North was leading in the polls. (Advocate file photo).

Red Deer-North UCP incumbent Adriana LaGrange keeps her seat

She had a 3,000 vote lead over NDP candidate Jaelene Tweedle

Adriana LaGrange, UCP incumbent for Red Deer-North was leading in the polls. (Advocate file photo).
The Mayor’s Garden Party with Mayor Ken Johnston will be held June 6 at Westerner Park. (Advocate file photo.)

Mayor’s Garden Party set for June 6

Red Deer seniors invited

The Mayor’s Garden Party with Mayor Ken Johnston will be held June 6 at Westerner Park. (Advocate file photo.)
Alberta NDP education critic Sarah Hoffman joined Red Deer North NDP candidate Jaelene Tweedle to promise to hire more teachers, classroom aides and embark on more school modernizations if their party wins Monday’s election. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).

Alberta NDP pledge more support for kids with complex needs

UCP say they already boosted funding for testing children with complex needs

Alberta NDP education critic Sarah Hoffman joined Red Deer North NDP candidate Jaelene Tweedle to promise to hire more teachers, classroom aides and embark on more school modernizations if their party wins Monday’s election. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).
Krista Bohlken, of Condor, is concerned about the state of health care as well as the climbing cost of living in the lead-up to the provincial election. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).

Worsening health care and rising costs are among top concerns of central Albertans going to the polls

The provincial election is on Monday, May 29

Krista Bohlken, of Condor, is concerned about the state of health care as well as the climbing cost of living in the lead-up to the provincial election. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).
Red Deer’s Municipal Planning Commission has approved some small landscaping variances that allow for the construction of a new strip mall in the Capstone neighbourhood. (Contributed image)

Capstone strip-mall development will hopefully be catalyst for bigger projects, says Red Deer’s mayor

45th Street strip mall approved by Red Deer’s Municipal Planning Commission

Red Deer’s Municipal Planning Commission has approved some small landscaping variances that allow for the construction of a new strip mall in the Capstone neighbourhood. (Contributed image)
Alberta Health Services is reporting improvements to response times for ambulances in communities like Red Deer. (Advocate file photo)

AHS initiatives improve EMS response times in Red Deer

‘We’ll definitely keep the foot on the gas when it comes to advocating,’ says IAFF local president

Alberta Health Services is reporting improvements to response times for ambulances in communities like Red Deer. (Advocate file photo)
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5 reasons to experience authentic Mexican food in Red Deer!

Well-prepared Mexican fare can be a delicious journey for the tastebuds, when…

  • May 15, 2023
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