Category Archives: Community News

Local bakeries and Central Alberta Humane Society partner for ‘Sweet February’
Officials with the Central Alberta Humane Society are encouraging Red Deerians to consider supporting local bakeries this month that support their shelter and its services.CA Humane has partnered with...
Feb 08, 2022

AHS diabetes management classes temporarily moving online
Residents working to manage pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are invited to attend free Alberta Health Services (AHS) information sessions online. Diabetes the Basics is offered as a four-part group s...
Feb 08, 2022

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library offering drop-in programs during school break
School may be out for a week but the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library has a few tricks up their sleeve to keep the kids entertained. This February, the library is hosting drop-in events for families and ...
Feb 07, 2022

Believe in magic at Westerner Park with Celtic Illusion
Celtic Illusion is set to light up the Peavey Mart Centrium with its fusion of modern Irish dance and spell binding magic on Sunday, April 10, 2022."Celtic Illusion showcases a stellar cast of champio...
Feb 04, 2022

The Lending Cupboard still trying to sell off extra stock
We at The Lending Cupboard are sending out a quick reminder that we have stock onsite that is available for purchase to help folks who may need it for extended periods of time."Our mission is clear - ...
Feb 03, 2022

Red Deer organization running social media campaign for Black History Month
This February, Ubuntu-Mobilizing Central Alberta is running a month-long social media campaign highlighting Black-owned businesses in the area. To follow along, you can visit the organization's Facebo...
Jan 30, 2022

Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre brings back Children's Raffle
The Annual Aspire Children's Raffle is one of Aspire's largest annual fundraising efforts. All proceeds from the raffle will support programs and services for children with special needs and their fam...
Jan 29, 2022

Downtown snow removal to happen this weekend
On Saturday and Sunday, January 29 and 30, crews will be clearing snow in Zone D (downtown) overnight. No parking signs will be in place later today for the remainder of the weekend. As part of the ab...
Jan 28, 2022

BGC Red Deer Benefits from Home Depot Canada Foundation Orange Door Campaign
YouthHQ and BGC Red Deer are pleased to announce a generous gift from the Home Depot Canada Foundation. Our local Red Deer Home Depot store efforts raised $10,194.28 with the Home Depot Canada Foundat...
Jan 28, 2022

Red Deer marks 2022 as 'Year of the Garden'
In August 2021, city council declared 2022 the Year of the Garden in conjunction with the Canadian Garden Council (CGC). This celebration will be an opportunity for Red Deerians to get out into their ...
Jan 28, 2022