The start time for playground zones and school zones in Red Deer is changing.The city of Red Deer says that in a bid to increase safety, start times are shifting from 8 a.m. to 7 a.m., effective immediately.In Red Deer, most of these zones are designated as playground zones, as opposed to school zones, with just a coup...

The community is invited to Red Deer's Healthy Living Expo, a showcase of health and fitness, personal and family care, and even pet care professionals in the region. The event runs on Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Harvest Centre at Westerner Park and all ages are welcome. The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame will a...

Nominations are open for Alberta's highest honour, the Alberta Order of Excellence.Albertans are encouraged to nominate remarkable community members, leaders and innovators for membership ahead of the Feb. 15 deadline.Members include Olympians, scientists, volunteers, leaders in business, and artists. A total of 220 Al...

The STARS Lottery is back for the organization's 40th anniversary.Tickets are available now through March 27, with three dream homes up for grabs, in Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge. There are 4,000 prizes up for grabs, in total, including a 2025 Porsche 911 Targa GTS worth nearly $270,000.There are also four internat...

The Friends of the Red Deer Public Library (downtown branch) are pleased to present the Orontes Guitarists, a classical guitar trio featuring flamenco, folk and blues inspired classical guitar. The concert takes to the Snell Auditorium stage on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 12:15-1 p.m. Admission is free and attendees are aske...

Red Deer families who are curious about French Immersion programming are invited to École Oriole Park Elementary's French Immersion open house on Jan. 20. Held from 6-7 p.m. in the library of the school, families will have a chance to meet teachers, tour the school and gain insights into how French Immersion fos...

Dress for Success Central Alberta is launching a new event aimed at bringing the community together to celebrate women.Power Lunch-Celebrating the Power of Women, presented by a local law firm run by Donna Purcell, as well as the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre, runs March 7, from 11:30-1:30."This event is a...

If you're looking for a mid-winter pick up, look no further than Winterfest 2025, a free event taking place at the West Park Activity Centre (3811 57 Avenue) on Jan. 18.At 10 a.m. there will be a pancake breakfast, available until supplies run out. At 1 p.m., there will be outdoor activities like face painting, s'more ...

A French Immersion parent information night is happening later this month at École Camille J. Lerouge School (5530 42A Avenue, Red Deer), which is run by Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools.The session runs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 15."Choosing French Immersion for your child opens the door to a world ...

The Red Deer River Naturalists (RDRN) invite residents to its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will also feature Owl and Lifetime Achievement Award presentations and a special reading. On January 23, the AGM will run from 6-7 p.m. at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre (6300 45 Avenue). Wine and cheese will be availab...

Families are invited to learn about French Immersion education at an upcoming info session hosted by Red Deer Public Schools (RDPSD).The open house will run from 6-7 p.m. on Jan. 9 at École Mountview Elementary.There is an emphasis on families with kids going into kindergarten or grade one."Red Deer Public ...

The Friends of the Red Deer Public Library (downtown branch) are excited to present soprano Angela Siemens, mezzo soprano Sharon Braun and pianist Dr. Dale Wheeler as the First Thursday concert series feature for Jan. 2, 2025.The concert runs from 12:15-1 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium in the library and admission is fre...

The Central Alberta Chamber Orchestra (CACO) invites residents to join them for a New Year's Eve Dance Party to ring in 2025. Doors open at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 and live music will kick off at 9 p.m. in the German-Canadian Club of Red Deer (38167 RR 280).Musical entertainment will be provided by CACO's Polka Dot and Dixie...

Red Deer's 43rd annual Outdoor Live Nativity Pageant and Indoor Créche Display both have new homes for this year's presentations, running from Dec. 19-21. The outdoor pageant will take place at Sunnybrook Farm Museum (2879 Botterill Crescent) for the first time. "We're excited to partner with the Outdoor Li...

Community ice rinks in Sylvan Lake are now open.The town warns though that lake rinks are not yet open, with the ice not yet thick enough.Enjoy our community rinks safelyNo supervision is providedUse caution and be considerate of others, share the iceHelmets and protective gear are recommended for all usersSkate at you...

In the debut episode of the Everything Red Deer Podcast, rdnewsNOW's Josh Hall speaks with Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston. Episode summary: The conversation starts light-hearted, talking about how and why Johnston got into municipal politics (5:38), then they transition to talking about a recently approved 10.5 per cent m...

Red Deer's first annual Pickleball Fundraiser Corporate Charity Challenge hits the courts on Jan. 24 in support of The Outreach Centre and the Hockey Alberta Foundation. The event takes place at Westerner Park and teams from local businesses and organizations are invited to participate. Teams will enjoy a day packed wi...

The Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre is asking for the public's help with volunteers and monetary donations this season as the Canada Post strike continues. This year, the organization was unable to mail out its Christmas cards or Giving Guide and has been unable to receive donations by mail. The centre asks for v...

A total of 48 4-H clubs around Alberta are set to receive money from the 2024 FCC 4-H Club Fund, it was announced Tuesday.The fund grants groups up to $500, with over $1 million given to 2,100+ clubs across Canada since its creation in 2013. "FCC is proud to support 4-H Canada and its programs, including through t...

Red Deer's Viewpoint Gallery is now accepting submissions for 2025 exhibitions from both emerging or established artists and groups in the region. The Viewpoint Gallery is located at 5205 48 Ave., in the lobby of the former downtown Intermediate School.The call is open to artists and curators working in any visual art ...

Red Deer's resident bird watchers are invited to participate in the central Alberta annual Christmas Bird Count, which the Red Deer River Naturalists (RDRN) say is the longest-running bird census in the world.The count takes place on Sunday, Dec. 22, and to sign up, birders can contact count compilers John or Shelley-a...

Local farmers are invited to participate in the Alberta Canola Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM), taking place at the Red Deer Resort and Casino January 22-23, 2025. Registration is free and required ahead of the event as meals are provided for both days. The AGM will also be livestreamed online for those tha...

Red Deer RCMP recently hosted its annual Youth Training Academy event.The event provides a unique opportunity to students interested in careers with law enforcement.It includes hands-on demonstrations of handcuffinf, conducting arrests, and completing the physical abilities requirement evaluation.Students also got to e...

The Town of Sylvan Lake invites the community to take part in Light up the Lake, where it will turn on the Christmas lights for its Winter Village. The light up takes place Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. and kicks off a weekend full of holiday activities. On Saturday, Dec. 7, there will be a Breakfast with Santa at the NexSo...

City of Red Deer PSA -- With cooler temperatures, outdoor winter activities are ramping up, but storm ponds are not safe for recreational activities."Our teams regularly review safety practices and, while these surfaces have been used for recreational outdoor skating in the past, we have more and more information ...

This year, Dec. 3, which is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), is about amplifying the leadership of those with disabilities.Many are talking about the occasion including Jason Nixon, Alberta's Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services; as well as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau."Thi...

The Sylvan Lake Food Bank will once again be the recipient of a Stuff-A-Bus event this Dec. 7, hosted by Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools.The program was founded by bus driver Wayne Stade over 20 years ago and is a cherished tradition of the division.School buses will be stationed at three convenient locations (in Sy...

Editor's note: This information is released by The City of Red DeerThe City of Red Deer's Automated Traffic Enforcement Program includes photo laser, red light cameras and intersection speed cameras. These tools, along with conventional traffic enforcement and education campaigns, help make Red Deer's roads safer. By r...