Category Archives: Community News
Yoga classes to support Make-A-Wish, remember late teen
Red Deer's Nathan Fletcher, at just 14, tragically lost his courageous battle with cancer in November 2025. His mom, Kate Fletcher, is now working to keep his memory alive, but also to pass on the goo...
Jun 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
Help plant 1,600 trees at McKenzie Trails on June 6
Saturday, June 6, join Rotary Club of Red Deer at their 6th annual 'Rotary Branches Out' tree planting event.Join them from 10-12 at McKenzie Trails, north of the main parking lot, to help them plant ...
Jun 05, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied)
19th annual Run/Hike fundraiser for Red Deer Hospice Society returns June 7
The 19th annual Run/Hike fundraiser in support of the Red Deer Hospice Society is just over two weeks away. On Sunday, June 7, the event, which is presented by RSM Canada, will take place at 9 a.m. Th...
Jun 05, 2026 ID 117188140 © Dmytro Flask | Dreamstime.com
Submissions now being accepted for Ag Innovations Competition
Submissions are now open for the Ag Innovations Competition that is set to be held at Agri-Trade in Red Deer next November.The competition, which is presented by the Agricultural Financial Services Co...
Jun 04, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Clive School, parents, students and community celebrate new playground grand opening
Under sunny skies, students, staff, parents, community members and dignitaries gathered to officially celebrate the grand opening of the new playground space at Clive School.The event, which was on Ma...
May 29, 2026 (Image Credit: Wolf Creek Public Schools/Supplied)
Red Deer Jayman Built MS Walk to take place this Sunday
The 2026 Red Deer Jayman Built MS Walk is just days away, and fundraising efforts have helped organizers nearly reach their goal. The MS Walk, which is set for Sunday, May 31, will take place at the G...
May 29, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Lacombe County taking nominations for Farm Family of the Year
Lacombe County is currently taking nominations for its annual Farm Family of the Year award.The County and Chamber of Commerce (Lacombe and District) partner on the award, which recognizes exceptional...
May 28, 2026 2025 winners, Theo and Claudine Bruning of Hillside Poultry Farm. (Image Credit: Lacombe County)
Red Deer and District 4-H beef show is back for 2026
The Red Deer and District 4-H beef club will be holding its annual beef show and sale May 31 and June 1. Four 4-H clubs will take part -- Red Deer East, Bow-Inn, Red Deer West and Delburne -- with mem...
May 26, 2026 The Red Deer and District 4-H show and sale, May 31 and June 1. (Image credit: Chloe Bellerive)
Spring on the Farm at Sunnybrook set for Saturday
Sunnybrook Farm Museum is set to host its annual Spring on the Farm celebration this weekend.This Saturday, May 30, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., residents are invited to bring their kids to a fun family eve...
May 26, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)
Ponoka Splash Park now open for the season
The Town of Ponoka have opened its splash park for the season.The Ponoka Splash Park, which is located at Lions Centennial Park on Highway 2A just north of Highway 53, is now open daily from 10 a.m. t...
May 25, 2026 (Image Credit: rdnewsNOW file photo)