Blacfalds, Sylvan Lake, Penhold grew last year, Red Deer declined in population last year.

Lethbridge if 5th fastest growing city in Canada. Red Deer could learn from their direction.

Census 2016: Lethbridge fifth-fastest growing city in Canada The upgrade in status is exciting news for the city. “In a good year, we grow by two...

Ready for a change? How do you know?

What is as common as a snow storm in Red Deer in February? A healthy debate over oil change intervals at your local garage or car...

The City wants to discredit the province’s environment study, during an election year.

I was on the city’s Environment Committee when the province made it’s report. Questions were raised, the panel answered, the report was accepted and the panel...

Solar Energy. I have some questions.

SOLAR PANELS May I ask a question or 2 or 3? I hear a lot about solar panels, solar power, solar heating, and passive solar heating....

Dreeshen Talks Taxes And Electoral Reform

In Touch with MP Earl Dreeshen Parliament has returned to session and in the next few months we will continue pushing forward with our priorities as...

Is the City of Red Deer a Small Tent that is getting even smaller?

Red Deer appears to be shrinking in more ways than in population. Our city is becoming a smaller and smaller tent. The most recent example is...

Sept/15 CBC reported: Alberta on track to have worst air quality in Canada

Remember this report: CBC September 2015 Alberta on track to have worst air quality in Canada Red Deer has worst pollution in province, while 4 other...

We can relax now, Downtown Calgary and Edmonton have poorer air than Red Deer. What a relief.

There are provincial quality standards for the air we breathe. Since 2010 our air quality has been in the “Requires Immediate Attention” category. The air in...