Posted on: July 26, 2017
New County Fire Recruits finished up their training on June 6 and are anxious to get active serving their community!Back Row left to right: Shawn Mysko, Todd Meyer, Jake Burt, Ed Patterson, Mark Taylor, Craig Davis, Victoria Randals, Monica Morrison, Nico...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 26, 2017
For 2018 to 2020AGENCY - PROJECT - ANNUAL AMOUNT FUNDEDBENALTO PLAYSCHOOL SOCIETY - Benalto Playschool - $6,500BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF RED DEER AND DISTRICT - Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Red Deer and District - $185,000BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF R...
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Posted on: July 25, 2017
Captain Scott Legge & Captain Ron Smart received Fire Service Exemplary Service Medals for 20 years of dedicated volunteer firefighting on June 11.
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Posted on: July 25, 2017
It’s been a busy couple years for the Springbrook Community Garden. Last year the group was approved for a grant through Tree Canada to plant a “Food Forest” with over 135 fruit bearing trees and bushes. This year it has 32 r...
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Posted on: July 24, 2017
In the month of June your Patrol Officers assisted Red Deer County Family Community Support Services (FCSS) in teaching young cyclists bicycle safety and the rules of the road at two bicycle safety rodeos. Spruce View FCSS saw a small but determined group...
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Posted on: July 24, 2017
Be Safe. Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Be Courteous, Alberta Off-Highway Vehicle Association (http://www.aohva.com)While the reputation of the tens of thousands of responsible OHV riders may at times be tainted by the reckless actions of a few, the reali...
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Posted on: July 21, 2017
Perennial food production on your land can take many forms in the Parkland ecosystem, one of those being trees and shrubs. Trees and shrubs can produce edible crops. The following list of plants, if added to your landscape, could provide you with fresh pi...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 21, 2017
Red Deer County outlined its next steps following the Community Well-being survey. Conducted throughout 2016, the Community Well-being survey asked for resident feedback on areas such as recreation, culture,and family support services available to residen...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 20, 2017
The HHW, Paint and E-Waste Roundup Program will once again be held in August in the following communities.Keep in mind, if you miss the roundup, all HHW, Paint and E-Waste can be brought to the Horn Hill Waste Transfer Station any time during regular oper...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 20, 2017
by Ken Lewis, Conservation CoordinatorI have heard lots of talk these days about how we are getting “way more moisture” in recent years. Often, when I’m hearing this, it’s during conversations about draining fields ...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 19, 2017
$22,500 has been awarded to five rural County cemetery boards for Capital Projects.Summary of Grants Awarded:Benalto Cemetery $5,000Elnora Cemetery $5,000Great Bend Cemetery $2,500Lousana Cemetery $5,000Tindastoll Cemetery $5,000Total All Grants Awarded $...
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Posted on: July 19, 2017
WHY WE INSPECTAlberta is extremely susceptible to invasive species. Some species are looking to get a foot hold in our waterways and others are looking to invade our productive Agricultural land. For this reason the Weed Act was proclaimed in 1907 and has...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 18, 2017
When using the interactive map, sometimes you will want to create a printable version of the map to either print or send electronically. This can be done using the export and print tools. The export button will allow you to export an image of the map. Ima...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 18, 2017
Speeding Violations: 315Highest Speed Recorded: 195 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zoneSeatbelt Violations: 8Distracted Driving Violations: 7Intersection Violations: 23For more information on Red Deer County Patrol, visit www.rdcounty.ca or call 403.343.6301
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 17, 2017
Business Licenses Are Available At No Cost Until December 31, 2017Red Deer County will begin accepting Business License applications on July 17, 2017. All existing and new businesses are afforded the opportunity to register their business prior to Decembe...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 17, 2017
We’re already half way through the year, which means if you haven’t started your own Green Acreages project now is the best time to do so. Creating pollinator habitat ecobuffers, installing fencing to manage a wetland, reducing run-off...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 14, 2017
CFEP funding provides financial assistance to acquire, build, purchase, repair, renovate, upgrade or expand sports, recreational, cultural or other related public-use community facilities.CFEP aims to foster healthy, vibrant communities across Alberta. Th...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 13, 2017
MAY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30Inclusive for all businesses and residents that are connected to municipal water utility. Customers may not water lawns, gardens or grounds between the hours of 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM.Customers with an odd numbered house or building may ...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 13, 2017
Due to repeated misuse and vandalism, the Burnt Lake Recycling Facility will be closing. If you wish to drop off your recycled goods you may do so at the Horn Hill Waste Transfer Station. Visit www.rdcounty.ca for location and hours of operation.
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Posted on: July 13, 2017
Rural Beautification TourWednesday, July 26, 2017Division 4Tickets:- Available NOW- At the County Centre or by mail- $30.00 each- cash, cheque, and debit onlyWhat is Rural Beautification?For over 30 years, this program has provided an opportunity to Count...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 12, 2017
Red Deer County is currently seeking workers for the Monday, October 16, 2017, general municipal election. Selected candidates will be required to manage the election process which includes greeting voters at their assigned voting stations, having strong ...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 12, 2017
ROADS COMPLETED AS OF JUNE 22, 2017• RR 230 – Between HWY 21 & TWP 364• RR 232 – Between TWP 374 & TWP 364• RR 233 – Between HWY 21 &TWP 374• RR 234 – Between HWY 21 &...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 12, 2017
Wednesday, August 2 tour showing innovative agriculture in the CountyRed Deer County encourages the public to get their tickets for the 2017 Entrepreneurial Ag Tour. The Entrepreneurial Agriculture Tour (EAT) is an annual event hosted by Red Deer County’s...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 11, 2017
This is the second quarterly report for the Mayor and Councillors for the November 2016 to October 2017 year. The report includes the number of meetings that members of Council were scheduled to attend and the actual attendance at the meetings, as well as...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 11, 2017
For Red Deer County, the Laura Avenue extension project is a large single project that involves the total reconstruction of the existing Waskasoo Avenue (which is being renamed “Laura Avenue”) from Lantern Street to Leva Avenue. This w...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 11, 2017
A new video shows off the recent flurry of activity at the Innisfail Fire Hall, where Regional Emergency Management Partners were put to the test in “Operation Good Neighbour”. A mock tornado training scenario prepared the region’s emergency management an...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 11, 2017
Did you know that municipal elections are happening all across Alberta on Monday, October 16, 2017?Nomination day for candidates is Monday, September 18, 2017.Further information regarding the election is available on Red Deer County’s website at www.rdco...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 10, 2017
Notice is hereby given as per section 294 of the Municipal Government Act that the Assessment Department is starting its annual inspection of properties for the 2018 tax year.All properties within Red Deer County are reviewed on a five year re-inspection ...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 10, 2017
Red Deer County Council participates in a 10 year FCSS Multi-Municipal Agreement. For decades, Family and Community Support Services(FCSS) has been working as a provincial-municipal government initiative to enhance the social wellbeing of individuals, fam...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 10, 2017
Canada Post has converted all Rural Route addresses in Red Deer County to the 9-1-1 Municipal Address. After September 19, 2017, Canada Post will no longer deliver mail to the rural route addresses.Have you updated your mailing address with the Red Deer C...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 7, 2017
At the June 6 Council meeting, Red Deer County approved a request from the Benalto Booster club for $75,000 to help finish the Benalto Train Station. The station was originally built in 1928 and moved out of Benalto in 1971. Local residents offered the st...
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Posted on: July 7, 2017
A country food fair celebrating great local food, farmers and community!Saturday, July 29, 2017NOON - 4:00 PMSPRUCE VIEW COUNTRY MARKET (Hamlet of Markerville)COUNTRY BBQ (Markerville Creamery)4:00 PM - 6:00 PM‘APPY HOUR (Markerville Creamery Co...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 5, 2017
Great Neighbours is an initiative connecting neighbours on your rural or urban block. Remember a time when we used to know our neighbours? It doesn’t have to be a thing of the past. Great Neighbours is a grassroots initiative helping neighbours ...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: July 4, 2017
Bale twine will now be accepted at Horn Hill Waste Transfer Station, Gaetz Creek Waste Transfer Station, and Yankee Flats Waste Transfer Station at no charge.Material can be placed in clearly marked bins at any of these sites during regular operating hour...
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Red Deer County News
Posted on: June 29, 2017
Mock Disaster Scenario trains Regional Emergency Management PartnersThere was a flurry of activity at the Innisfail Fire Hall on Thursday, June 29, as Regional Emergency Management Partners were put to the test in “Operation Good Neighbour&r...
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Posted on: June 27, 2017
WATCH VIDEOIn 2017, Red Deer County is paving approximately 14.5 km of C&E Trail with a new asphalt overlay. This will be another ban free route from Hwy 592 into the City of Red Deer. Construction projects like this help extend road life, and will pr...
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