David Martel News Today

Climate change will be a top topic during Ontario Professional Foresters Association annual general meeting April 16-18

The idea that the third Monday in January is the most depressing day of the year – where the warm feelings of the holidays are firmly in the rear-view mirror

Canyon Ski Resort, located in the Canadian city of Red Deer, is installing new attractions to diversify and attract tourists.

The weather is warming up, the long weekend is around the corner and tourist outfitters across the province are hoping this will be the season they can finally escape the grips of the pandemic. In the City of Red Deer they’re banking on new attractions and an infusion of cash and staff to draw visitors.

The federal riding that includes Cornwall hasn’t been represented by a cabinet minister since Ed Lumley served in the Trudeau-Turner Liberal governments from 1980-84. If the political stars align for Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives, that could change.

Red Deer-area site to start readying for summer

Facility opened this past weekend

A public hearing will be held on Oct. 4 to discuss potential zoning changes at Taft Corners.

Alberta’s first alpine coaster has officially opened in Red Deer, and it’s already a popular tourist attraction. The Canyon Coaster at the Canyon Ski Resort in Red Deer opened on Friday. The General Manager of Canyon Ski Resort David Martel said they did more than 500 rides per day on opening weekend.

Volunteer group shifts from a Cooper Marsh focus to broader goals of encouraging wetland conservation in the region.