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Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston hopes to get more federal and provincial support for local supportive housing projects. (Photo by Lana Michelin/Advocate staff) p

Red Deer mayor anticipates more housing support from both levels of government

He left an ABmunis conference in Edmonton feeling more hopeful

 

Red Deerians will have input on short-term uses for the site of the former Buffalo Hotel and Club Cafe, says a city official. The long-term goal is to have new development at this “gateway to the downtown.” (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).

Public input on uses for former downtown Red Deer hotel site to be sought: city official

New development on this property may not come for some years

 

Remediation work continued at the Michener Centre North site on Oct. 2, 2023. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)

Grass seeding at remediated Michener Centre site expected this fall

Backfilling continues where buildings demolished

 

City of Red Deer and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 569 seek voluntary third-party interest arbitration as part of the current collective bargaining process. (File photo by Advocate staff)

No transit service interruptions expected as city and union move to arbitration

Both City of Red Deer and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 569 seek binding arbitration

City of Red Deer and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 569 seek voluntary third-party interest arbitration as part of the current collective bargaining process. (File photo by Advocate staff)
A corner lot that is zoned as parkland in Red Deer's Eastview neighbourhood could be rezoned for multi-family development. Meanwhile, a local woman wants to create a labyrinth of berry bushes on it. (Google Street View image).

Red Deer re-zoning: Eastview park eyed for multi-family development — or labyrinth

Green space is more needed than high denisty in this neighbourhood, says local woman

A corner lot that is zoned as parkland in Red Deer's Eastview neighbourhood could be rezoned for multi-family development. Meanwhile, a local woman wants to create a labyrinth of berry bushes on it. (Google Street View image).
A drinking fountain is now conveniently located on Ross Street near Coronation Park in the downtown. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)

City adds drinking fountains for thirsty Red Deerians

More fountains to be considered

A drinking fountain is now conveniently located on Ross Street near Coronation Park in the downtown. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)
A new parking system to replace metres in downtown Red Deer is getting mixed reviews. Some people are hesitant to embrace the change in technology. (Advocate file photo).

New parking system in downtown Red Deer is generating steady phone calls to City Hall

Some Red Deerians are hesitant to embrace the change: city official

A new parking system to replace metres in downtown Red Deer is getting mixed reviews. Some people are hesitant to embrace the change in technology. (Advocate file photo).
Dr. Katherine Atchison, with Red Deer’s Horizon Family Medicine clinic, received the 2023 Alberta Medical Association’s Award for Compassionate Service. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Khalil Hamra

Red Deer family doctor honoured by Alberta Medical Association

AMA Award for Compassionate Service recipient

Dr. Katherine Atchison, with Red Deer’s Horizon Family Medicine clinic, received the 2023 Alberta Medical Association’s Award for Compassionate Service. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Khalil Hamra
Red Deer Dream Centre is hosting its first Road to Recovery Walk on Sept. 23, 2023. (Photo contributed)

Red Deer Dream Centre’s first annual Road to Recovery walk is on Saturday

Raising money to support of men in addictions recovery

Red Deer Dream Centre is hosting its first Road to Recovery Walk on Sept. 23, 2023. (Photo contributed)
Bobbi Liebrecht, new chair for the board of directors at Red Deer Regional Health Foundation, and foundation CEO Manon Therriault, at the foundation’s Report to the Community event on Sept. 19, 2023 at Westerner Park. (Photo contributed by Red Deer Regional Health Foundation)

New board chair at Red Deer Regional Health Foundation

Foundation looking forward to new projects

Bobbi Liebrecht, new chair for the board of directors at Red Deer Regional Health Foundation, and foundation CEO Manon Therriault, at the foundation’s Report to the Community event on Sept. 19, 2023 at Westerner Park. (Photo contributed by Red Deer Regional Health Foundation)
Katrina McNaughton, nurse practitioner with Red Deer Primary Care Network’s Street Clinic, and Amanda Chamberlain, registered psychiatric nurse and clinical coordinator with Street Connect, are members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team who support the city’s vulnerable populations at Street Connect’s new facility. (Photo by Tracy Kennedy with Alberta Health Services)

AHS Street Connect team expects more homeless to access its services

Helping people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Red Deer

Katrina McNaughton, nurse practitioner with Red Deer Primary Care Network’s Street Clinic, and Amanda Chamberlain, registered psychiatric nurse and clinical coordinator with Street Connect, are members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team who support the city’s vulnerable populations at Street Connect’s new facility. (Photo by Tracy Kennedy with Alberta Health Services)
Red Deer RCMP are asking anyone who may have witnessed the fatal collision, or have dash camera footage, to contact police. (Advocate file photo)

Red Deer RCMP respond to fatal hit and run Sunday night

Police continue to investigate

Red Deer RCMP are asking anyone who may have witnessed the fatal collision, or have dash camera footage, to contact police. (Advocate file photo)
Red Deer has removed its parking meters and launched its new HotSpot parking system on Sept. 18, 2023. (Advocate file photo)

Red Deer launches HotSpot parking system today

New pay stations to be available in October

Red Deer has removed its parking meters and launched its new HotSpot parking system on Sept. 18, 2023. (Advocate file photo)
GUAC Mexi Grill Red Deer can usually fill same-day catering orders for 10-40 people. Just give them a call at (587) 272-4822!

Treat your staff (and yourself) to a healthy delivery lunch

Tacos, burritos and bowls can boost morale and energy at the office

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GUAC Mexi Grill Red Deer can usually fill same-day catering orders for 10-40 people. Just give them a call at (587) 272-4822!
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Road work to cause various delays in South Red Deer throughout the week

Motorists will face traffic disruptions in South Red Deer this weekend and…

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Red Deer City Hall. (Advocate file photo.)

Volunteer Red Deerians needed for several city boards, committees

The City is still looking for volunteers to sit on several boards,…

Red Deer City Hall. (Advocate file photo.)
The pipe-like device hanging down the side of the Taylor Bridge is monitoring for hydrocarbons in the water. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff)

Device that monitors Red Deer River for oil spills was installed on Taylor Bridge this week

It scans the river using ultraviolet light

The pipe-like device hanging down the side of the Taylor Bridge is monitoring for hydrocarbons in the water. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff)
The City of Red Deer is preparing for the possibility of service disruptions as contract talks stall with unionized bus drivers and maintenance workers. (Advocate file photo).

City of Red Deer prepares for possible transit strike

Strike notice could be served next week by union

The City of Red Deer is preparing for the possibility of service disruptions as contract talks stall with unionized bus drivers and maintenance workers. (Advocate file photo).
About 30 people participated in Firefighters National Memorial Day held in Red Deer at City Hall Park on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo from Red Deer Firefighters on Facebook)

Red Deer remembers first responders on Firefighters National Memorial Day

Ceremony held Sunday in City Hall Park

About 30 people participated in Firefighters National Memorial Day held in Red Deer at City Hall Park on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo from Red Deer Firefighters on Facebook)
The Red Deer Horseshoe Club held a provincial tournament last weekend in the green space north of the Golden Circle. The club has been around since the late 1970s. (Contributed photo)

Red Deer Horseshoe Club wraps up its season — and a quarter-century of play

It’s playing in the real world — and in a healthy social environment

The Red Deer Horseshoe Club held a provincial tournament last weekend in the green space north of the Golden Circle. The club has been around since the late 1970s. (Contributed photo)