Category Archives: Community News
Kinsmen & Kinettes slo-pitch tourney raises funds for YouthHQ
The Red Deer Kinsmen, in partnership with the Red Deer Kinettes, held their second annual co-ed slo-pitch tournament this weekend.Eighteen teams took part with games Friday through Sunday at All-Star ...
Jun 05, 2022
Ponoka recognizing Pride Month with colourful display
The Town of Ponoka is marking Pride Month throughout the month of June.Pride colours will be projected onto the outside of the Ponoka Civic Centre each evening, from sunset to sunrise."Ponoka is a div...
Jun 03, 2022
Run/Hike for Hospice set for June 5 in Red Deer
The 15th annual Run/Hike for Hospice, in support of the Red Deer Hospice, is happening June 5.Hike, walk or stroll the 1km or 4km routes near the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, or run the 5km route along r...
Jun 03, 2022
Red Deer River Cleanup taking place Saturday, June 4
The Red Deer River Cleanup is happening June 4.The event aims to bring volunteers together to keep the river and its shoreline litter-free.To volunteer:1. Arrive at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre any ti...
Jun 03, 2022
UFA's Rural Communities Foundation launches fourth year of grant program
The UFA Rural Communities Foundation is once again taking applications for its community grant program, which doles out $100,000 annually.This is the grant's fourth year, says foundation chair Harvey ...
Jun 02, 2022
Red Deerians challenged to get active in June
Local residents and organizations are encouraged to get active next month to help Red Deer earn the title of Canada's most active community. The ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge, which runs f...
May 31, 2022
Resources available to help Albertans quit tobacco
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is May 31 - and Alberta Health Services (AHS) is raising awareness about the health risks associated with smoking and reminding Albertans of tobacco cessation resources ava...
May 31, 2022
Albertans reminded to walk, wheel and bike safely during Safe Kids Week
It's Safe Kids Week and Alberta Health Services (AHS) is encouraging safe and active transportation as families walk, bike and wheel in their communities - this week and always. While exercise outdoor...
May 30, 2022
June 2022: Automated Traffic Enforcement Locations
The 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 educat...
May 28, 2022
MS Walk returns this Sunday to Great Chief Park
The annual Red Deer Jayman BUILT MS Walk is happening this Sunday, May 29.The walk has raised nearly $24,000 of its $32,000 goal toward research into Multiple Sclerosis, and the MS Society of Canada's...
May 27, 2022