Category Archives: Community News

Alberta-wide bottle drive to support Ukraine
If finances are tight, there is a low-cost way for Red Deerians who wish to make a donation for Ukrainian relief efforts, and you won't even have to leave the house.SkipTheDepot, an 'Uber'-like servic...
Mar 12, 2022

Temporary road bans in Red Deer to begin Monday
With spring officially on its way, temporary road bans throughout the city are back as well.Coming into effect starting 7 a.m. on Monday, March 14, road bans are in place for trucks to prevent serious...
Mar 12, 2022

Nominations open for the 2022 Alberta Community Justice Awards
The annual Alberta Community Justice Awards recognize people and organizations involved with initiatives aimed at preventing crime and improving community safety.Nominees can include youth justice com...
Mar 10, 2022

MLA Jason Stephan hosting community townhall
Townhall with MLA Jason Stephan Date: March 10 Time: 7:00PM Location: Baymont Hotel (4311 49 Ave, Red Deer, AB) Topics Include: Red Deer Regional Hospital Expansion Addiction Recovery Community Red De...
Mar 09, 2022

Health Foundation, CP team up to raise $40,000 for vital monitors
The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation is seeking community support for a critical fundraising campaign.The foundation is raising money to purchase two vital monitors, which measure basic body functi...
Mar 08, 2022

The Beauty of Bird Song: Red Deer River Naturalists event
The Red Deer River Naturalists are hosting their latest virtual Zoom event on March 24, with a focus on the beauty of bird song.Information about event:When: March 24, 2022 - 7:30 p.m. Speaker: Dr. Er...
Mar 08, 2022

Registration for spring programming begins on March 8
Red Deerians can prepare to sign up for spring arts and recreation programs as of next week. New program options are viewable now on Look 'n Book and My Activity Guide, and registration will begin on ...
Mar 04, 2022

Major fundraiser underway in support of Westerner Foundation
Two weeks until Cowboy Kicks-a major fundraiser for the Westerner Foundation and the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sport Medicine Team-kicks off on Mar. 18, 2022. Uniquely Western, Cowboy Kicks is a fundraising ...
Mar 04, 2022

CommUnity: The Power of One returns March 19 with focus on challenging racism
This year's CommUnity: The Power of One event is all about the four Cs: Challenge, Connection, Conversation and Change.The seventh annual event is free and takes place March 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ...
Mar 03, 2022

AHS offering online workshops for parents with picky eaters
Is trying to feed a picky eater beginning to feel impossible? Alberta Health Services (AHS) is offering a free online workshop for parents of young children who may be facing challenges at the dinner ...
Mar 02, 2022