Category Archives: Community News
Red Deer's Shop2Win weekly contest
The Red Deer Downtown Business Association (DBA) is joining forces with Capstone, inviting residents to rediscover over 400 businesses located in the two districts with its "ShopDowntown2Win" contest....
Jan 20, 2022
Red Deer Festival of the Performing Arts to hit the stage in April
Curtains are going up for the annual spring Red Deer Festival of the Performing Arts (RDFPA) in April of 2022.Organizers say plans are underway for an in-person festival, featuring professional adjudi...
Jan 20, 2022
Hospice Society raising $150,000 for new resident beds
The Red Deer Hospice Society's latest fundraising campaign is starting off with a generous donation.The society is hoping to raise $150,000 to purchase 10 new resident beds, with the Red Deer Twilight...
Jan 19, 2022
2022 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Alberta now taking registrations
The Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Alberta is back virtually again in 2022.The 11th annual event hosted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) wants you to get 'freezin' for a reason' by taking a ...
Jan 19, 2022
Clearview invites nominations for annual awards
Clearview Public Schools is inviting nominations for The Clearview Award of Merit and The Clearview Star Award. District officials say the awards celebrate the achievements and contributions of staff ...
Jan 18, 2022
United Way launches 'Tell Us Your Story' website
United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) has launched a new website inviting users to provide input on central Alberta issues and topics. The project is called 'Tell Us Your Story' and can be found at engage...
Jan 18, 2022
Free energy efficiency workshop for Red Deerians happening in February
Red Deerians can learn how to become more energy efficient at an upcoming workshop provided by The City of Red Deer. The 90-minute virtual workshop is free to attend and includes a package of supplies...
Jan 18, 2022
Red Deer River Naturalists to hold AGM this month
This year's annual general meeting on Jan. 27 will be held virtually starting at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. The meeting will be on Zoom. Here's how to join the meeting:1. First create your Zoom account ahead...
Jan 12, 2022
The Salvation Army Red Deer's kettle campaign raises $217,000
The Salvation Army's Christmas kettle campaign raised $217,000 in Red Deer this holiday season, up from about $190,000 the year prior.Across Alberta and the territories, the campaign raised just shy o...
Jan 12, 2022
Families needed for new Habitat for Humanity builds in Blackfalds
Habitat for Humanity Red Deer is looking for families interested in affordable homeownership.The organization is holding multiple information sessions later this month. A selection process will then o...
Jan 12, 2022