Category Archives: Community News

SPARC hosting Winter Warm Up campaign
SPARC Red Deer is running a winter warm up campaign from Dec. 1 to Jan. 16.The organization is asking residents to share the gift of warmth by dropping off new mittens, toques and socks to the Red Dee...
Dec 04, 2025

Red Deer Arts Council presents, "The Canadian Landscape Abstract Paintings"
Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present, "The Canadian Landscape Abstract Paintings" artworks by John Bladek running from Dec. 2-Feb. 8, 2026, in the Kiwanis Gallery.O...
Dec 02, 2025

First Fridays gallery openings for Red Deer
"The Canadian Landscape Abstract Paintings"Artist: John BladekMedium: Acrylic on CanvasLocation: Kiwanis Public Art Gallery, Red Deer Public Library - Downtown Branch, 4818 49 StreetExhibition Dates: ...
Dec 01, 2025

Friends of the Red Deer Public Library First Thursday concert
The Friends of the Red Deer Public Library (Downtown Branch) are pleased to present a concert of Christmas Favorites.From DOWNTOWN with Audrey Graham, piano, Carl Stretton, bass, Malcolm Bell , percus...
Dec 01, 2025

Volunteer for event teardown at Festival of Trees this Sunday
Festival of Trees organizers are looking for volunteers to join them this Sunday for event teardown.Shifts are available from 4-10 p.m. at Westerner Park.Volunteer Contact InformationEmail: volunteer@...
Nov 28, 2025

Temporary road closures for Ponoka's Santa Claus Parade
There will be temporary road closures in downtown Ponoka on Friday, Nov. 21 starting at 5 p.m. for the Santa Claus Parade. The parade will start at the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54 Street) and will f...
Nov 17, 2025

United Way Central Alberta announces 2nd annual GenNext Top 40 Under 40
United Way Central Alberta has named its latest Top 40 Under 40 group, in collaboration with GenNext.The initiative, which began last year, recognizes 40 outstanding individuals under the age of 40 wh...
Nov 17, 2025

Tim's Holiday Smile Cookies to again benefit The Lending Cupboard
For a third year, Red Deer's The Lending Cupboard will benefit from the sale of Holiday Smile Cookies at local Tim Horton's locations.The cookies are on sale Nov. 17-23 and go for $2 each, plus tax.Ha...
Nov 14, 2025

Olds College seeking 'Home for the Holidays' volunteers
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is appealing to residents for help with their Home for the Holidays initiative.The program aims to make the season brighter for students from out-of-countr...
Nov 12, 2025

Festival of Trees needs student volunteers
The 32nd annual Festival of Trees in Red Deer is seeking some additional help. Due to the recent teachers' strike, the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation was unable to connect with student volunteers...
Nov 03, 2025