Category Archives: Community News

Alberta Retail Crime Prevention Summit coming to Gasoline Alley
Gasoline Alley is set to host the annual Alberta Retail Crime Prevention Summit.The event goes from 8-5:30 on Oct. 23 at the Holiday Inn on Petrolia Drive.According to organizers, the summit was creat...
Oct 16, 2025

Blackfalds transfer station receives award of excellence
The transfer station in Blackfalds has been awarded the 2025 Collection Site Award of Excellence.The award was presented by the Alberta Recycling Management Agency (ARMA) at the Association of Alberta...
Oct 15, 2025

City of Red Deer releases new community profile
The City of Red Deer has released a new community profile.Officials say the 111-page document will act as a key resource for businesses, investors and residents interested in learning more about Red D...
Oct 15, 2025

'She Plays' panel returns this Sunday for girls in sport
Back by popular demand, the 'She Plays' event put on by Central Sport will return this weekend.On Sunday, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m. at the Margaret Parsons Theatre at Red Deer Polytechnic, a panel that consi...
Oct 15, 2025

Direct Energy comes out to support Camp Alexo for 4th year
Camp Alexo is once again the recipient of a $10,000 donation from Direct Energy (DE).The donation was made late last month, with employees from DE also making a two-day trip to Camp Alexo near Nordegg...
Oct 10, 2025

Mayor and city council candidates Meet and Greet Townhall
Mayoral and city councillor candidates in Red Deer will be part of a Meet and Greet Townhall in Red Deer Tuesday night.The event takes place Oct. 7, 2025, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Gaetz Memorial United C...
Oct 07, 2025

Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre hosting 2025 Fall Banquet
The Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre (CAPCC) is hosting its 37th annual Fall Banquet, titled "Beautifully Broken," which highlights two contrasting ideas: beauty and brokenness. Organizers note t...
Oct 05, 2025

Community Foundation of Central Alberta celebrates $200,000 in scholarship this year
The Community Foundation of Central Alberta shared Thursday it has awarded more than $204,000 in scholarships to 39 students this year.The scholarships are funded through endowments and annual donor c...
Oct 02, 2025

Red Deer County newspaper still available during Canada Post strike
Red Deer County is letting residents know that delivery of its municipal newspaper will be impacted by the Canada Post strike.Copies of The County News can still be obtained by visiting any of the loc...
Oct 02, 2025

Lacombe opens 49C Pedestrian Plaza downtown
Lacombe has officially opened up the revamped 49C Pedestrian Plaza.The city is calling it a dynamic space, and one that is the result of hard work by city council, city admin, community partners, and ...
Oct 01, 2025