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FILE - Red Deerians have gotten behind the ParticipACTION challenge to help Red Deer hold onto the title of Canada’s Most Active Community. (Photo submitted by Jose Diz)

Red Deer takes the lead in national ParticipACTION challenge

June 30 finishing line is fast approaching

FILE - Red Deerians have gotten behind the ParticipACTION challenge to help Red Deer hold onto the title of Canada’s Most Active Community. (Photo submitted by Jose Diz)
A City of Red Deer-owned Capstone lot could be sold at lower than market price for a multi-residential development. (Photo by Advocate Staff)

City of Red Deer wants to sell Capstone lot at below-market price for multi-residential development

Financial incentives for downtown development and rent guarantees are factors

A City of Red Deer-owned Capstone lot could be sold at lower than market price for a multi-residential development. (Photo by Advocate Staff)
A site just north of the Points West Living complex on Taylor Drive in Red Deer could be developed into an apartment building and assisted living complex. (Photo by Google).

Red Deer city council gives initial support to multi-residential use for Taylor Drive site

A new apartment building and assisted living facility could be developed

A site just north of the Points West Living complex on Taylor Drive in Red Deer could be developed into an apartment building and assisted living complex. (Photo by Google).
The City of Red Deer should know in two to three months whether it can annex county land west of Hwy 2 for a commercial development. (The area bordered in blue, east of the county’s Linn Valley subdivision and west of Hazlett Lake, and Hwy 2). (Contributed map).

City of Red Deer awaits decision on Red Deer County land annexation

If annexation is approved in 2023, it could be 2025-2026 before developments can happen

The City of Red Deer should know in two to three months whether it can annex county land west of Hwy 2 for a commercial development. (The area bordered in blue, east of the county’s Linn Valley subdivision and west of Hazlett Lake, and Hwy 2). (Contributed map).
A large section of a Red Deer backyard broke away, sunk and slid down towards a treed escarpment during a storm on July 11, 2022 following excessive rains a month earlier. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)

City of Red Deer loses appeal to get provincial disaster relief for residents

Assistance sought for flooding from severe rain last June

A large section of a Red Deer backyard broke away, sunk and slid down towards a treed escarpment during a storm on July 11, 2022 following excessive rains a month earlier. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)
Drivers are not legally required to obtain a new licence card when their GDL period ends. (Black Press file photo)

Good Alberta drivers will automatically advance from graduated licence program

Eligible Alberta drivers aged 18 and older will now automatically exit from…

Drivers are not legally required to obtain a new licence card when their GDL period ends. (Black Press file photo)
The 2023 Car Pride Parade, organized by the Red Deer Queer Community Association, was held June 23, 2023. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)

4th annual Pride Parade hits Red Deer streets

Celebrating Pride Month

The 2023 Car Pride Parade, organized by the Red Deer Queer Community Association, was held June 23, 2023. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)
A wooden elk’s head play structure will be a focal feature of a playground renovation at a Waskasoo Park in Red Deer. Ground clearing for the project began this week, with a September completion expected. (Contributed artist illustration).

Ground-clearing begins for final playground phase of Waskasoo Park project in Red Deer

Ground clearing has begun for a new “tot lot”-style playground for preschool…

A wooden elk’s head play structure will be a focal feature of a playground renovation at a Waskasoo Park in Red Deer. Ground clearing for the project began this week, with a September completion expected. (Contributed artist illustration).
Fabricland was closing its downtown store for good at 9 p.m. on June 22, 2023 and is searching for a new location. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)

Fabricland closing store, but hunt continues for new Red Deer location

Crime drives store from downtown

Fabricland was closing its downtown store for good at 9 p.m. on June 22, 2023 and is searching for a new location. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)
The West Park Community Association is calling for a new cell phone tower to be built in their area to improve poor reception. (Black Press file photo)

West Park Community Association is calling for a new cell phone tower to boost reception in southwest Red Deer

A new tower could be in the cards in 2024: city official

The West Park Community Association is calling for a new cell phone tower to be built in their area to improve poor reception. (Black Press file photo)
Red Deer City Hall. (Advocate file photo.)

Red Deer’s property taxes are due on June 30

Red Deer property taxes are due next week Red Deer property owners…

Red Deer City Hall. (Advocate file photo.)
The national ParticipACTION Community Challenge runs until June 30 and Red Deerians are encouraged to join the challenge. (File photo by Don Beauchesne)

Red Deer moves up to third place in ParticipACTION challenge

Still time to join in and help Red Deer win for a second-straight year

The national ParticipACTION Community Challenge runs until June 30 and Red Deerians are encouraged to join the challenge. (File photo by Don Beauchesne)
A Red River Cart was unveiled in front of the office of the local charity Shining Mountains Living Community Services, on June 21, 2023. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)

Métis monument unveiled on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Red Deer gets its first Indigenous monument

A Red River Cart was unveiled in front of the office of the local charity Shining Mountains Living Community Services, on June 21, 2023. (Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/Advocate staff)
A team of Red Deer city parks workers are busy carrying out a major summer mosquito control program this week. (Black Press file photo)

Rainy weather necessitates more mosquito control measures in Red Deer and area

An ‘uptick’ in mosquitoes this summer is expected

A team of Red Deer city parks workers are busy carrying out a major summer mosquito control program this week. (Black Press file photo)
Brick Rabbit statue near the intersection of 49th Avenue and 48th Street in downtown Red Deer, sustained significant damage from vandalism, but the Public Art Commission decided it will be repaired. (Advocate file photo.)

Red Deer’s vandalized brick bunny statue to be repaired

A damaged mosaic bench in the downtown will also be fixed

Brick Rabbit statue near the intersection of 49th Avenue and 48th Street in downtown Red Deer, sustained significant damage from vandalism, but the Public Art Commission decided it will be repaired. (Advocate file photo.)
Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston promoted the downtown at a press conference on Thursday. (Photo by Lana Michelin/Advocate staff)

Lots of entertainment, special events in Red Deer’s downtown this summer

Mayor Ken Johnston says he’s committed to renewal

Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston promoted the downtown at a press conference on Thursday. (Photo by Lana Michelin/Advocate staff)
Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston recognized the recipients of the Mayor’s Recognition Awards on June 14, 2023. (Advocate file photo)

Red Deer Mayor’s Recognition Awards presented to 25 individuals and 5 groups

Acknowledging significant contributions of citizens

Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston recognized the recipients of the Mayor’s Recognition Awards on June 14, 2023. (Advocate file photo)
An open house was held Wednesday to celebrate Red Deer’s Immigration & Settlement Service (ISS) branch of Catholic Social Services (CSS) moving to a new office space at 400-5000 Gaetz Avenue. A smudging ceremony and ribbon-cutting were held and guests were served light refreshments and door prizes. Shown here are housing co-ordinator Suaad Al-Aghbari, and settlement counsellors Koochu Zabuli and Khadija Shireh. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).

PHOTO: A larger new space for Red Deer group helping newcomers

An open house was held Wednesday to celebrate Red Deer’s Immigration &…

An open house was held Wednesday to celebrate Red Deer’s Immigration & Settlement Service (ISS) branch of Catholic Social Services (CSS) moving to a new office space at 400-5000 Gaetz Avenue. A smudging ceremony and ribbon-cutting were held and guests were served light refreshments and door prizes. Shown here are housing co-ordinator Suaad Al-Aghbari, and settlement counsellors Koochu Zabuli and Khadija Shireh. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).
Mayor Ken Johnston kicked off this year’s ParticipACTION Community Challenge with the Mayor’s Walk on June 2. (Photo from Community Better Red Deer on Facebook)

Red Deer ranked 4th among communities vying for ParticipACTION title

Red Deer surpasses Calgary in activity minutes

Mayor Ken Johnston kicked off this year’s ParticipACTION Community Challenge with the Mayor’s Walk on June 2. (Photo from Community Better Red Deer on Facebook)
Red Deer’s building permits were down in May, compared to last spring. (Black Press file photo).

Red Deer’s building permits for May were down once again

Far fewer developments were approved in Red Deer last month than in…

Red Deer’s building permits were down in May, compared to last spring. (Black Press file photo).