Susan Zielinski

Alberta

Reporter at Red Deer Advocate

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Lawn signs popping up in support of Red Deer firefighters

1 week ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Susan Zielinski

Red Deer firefighters want residents to add a sign to their front yard to send a message to City Hall about the need for fully staffed fire trucks. Brad Readman, spokesperson for Red Deer International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 1109, said about 450 signs have already been posted in yards around Red Deer. "We appreciate the public support," said Readman, adding it's been a stressful time for firefighters.
Reported measles cases exceeds 1,000 in Alberta

1 week ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Susan Zielinski

As of Friday there have been more than 1,000 measles cases reported in Alberta, with infections continuing to rise this week in the South and North zones. Twenty-four new infections were reported in the province on Friday to reach a total of 1,020 known cases since March. New cases included 14 in the North Zone, nine in the South, and one in Edmonton. Measles is an extremely contagious disease that spreads easily through the air, and 25 cases were known to be infectious on Friday.
63% of Albertans opposed to Alberta pension plan in government's 2023 survey

1 week ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Susan Zielinski

Results of a 2023 Government of Alberta survey, finally released after a lengthy effort by a media outlet to access the information, show 63 per cent of Albertans were opposed to an Alberta pension plan. Only 10 per cent of respondents were in favour of an Alberta pension plan, and 12 per cent were undecided or undecided.
Alberta farmer donates another 27,497 kg of potatoes to Red Deer Food Bank

1 week ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Susan Zielinski

Another huge truck load of russet potatoes was donated to Red Deer Food Bank so Central Albertans have a second chance to take home some free spuds. Earlier this month, Bill Tamminga, of Tamminga Farm at Cranford near Taber, donated 25,650 kg of potatoes, which were given away within two weeks to mostly Red Deer residents, along with food banks in the region. Few went to businesses.
Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre welcomes another support dog to assist clients

1 week ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Susan Zielinski

A third service dog has joined Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre to provide emotional support to children who have been abused and families. On Monday, a Labrador/golden retriever named Rue, trained by Dogs with Wings Assistance Society (DWW), started work at the centre where DWW dogs Quinn and Carter are already on the job.
Intersection improvements on 30th Avenue underway

1 week ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Susan Zielinski

Left hand turns will soon be easier at a couple of 30th Avenue intersections. Work started this week to add a second turning lane for northbound motorists on 30th Avenue who want to turn west at Carrington Drive to access the Clearview Ridge neighbourhood, including businesses in the Clearview Market Square area. Drivers should plan for delays and consider taking an alternate route as the work will require lane closures and traffic disruptions.
Physical and Health Education Canada awards Red Deer teacher

1 week ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Susan Zielinski

A Red Deer teacher was one of seven teachers from across Canada to receive the National Award for Teaching Excellence in Physical and Health Education this year. Physical education specialist Scott Luck, with École Central Middle School, was presented with the award from Physical and Health Education Canada in honour of his exceptional teaching and leadership in promoting wellness and physical literacy in schools.
Red Deer hospital staff fed up with parking fines, getting parking privileges revoked

1 week ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Susan Zielinski

Parking has been a huge pain for staff at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre for years, according to those who have found parking tickets on their windshields or have been unexpectedly denied access to parking. Staff say if they stay late to care for the injured, sick or dying, they could get a warning, a parking ticket, or lose their parking access for overstaying their parking session.
Alberta surpasses measles record set in 1985

2 weeks ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Susan Zielinski

Alberta broke its previous measles record of 843 cases set in 1985 when the tally reached 868 on Thursday. "This should not be happening and did not need to happen. We know that these outbreaks continue to expand," said Dr. Shelley Duggan, president of the Alberta Medical Association, in an online statement. "Canada has until October to demonstrate that local transmission is under control, or we risk losing our measles-elimination status.
City council rejects free downtown parking for seniors

2 weeks ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Susan Zielinski

A resolution to immediately allow free parking for seniors in the downtown, due in part to the struggles some have using the HotSpot parking pay system, was overwhelming defeated by city council this week. Put forward on Monday by Coun. Vesna Higham, the resolution was defeated 7-1. Coun. Lawrence Lee was absent. The resolution was debated after council approved an amended notice of motion by Coun. Bruce Buruma aimed at making the downtown more business-friendly and attracting people to the area.