Community News

Charity Checkstop this weekend in Innisfail

Innisfail RCMP would like to remind the public that they will be hosting their 25th Annual Charity Checkstop on Dec. 11 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.The location of this year's Charity Checkstop will be ...

Dec 09, 2021

Deadline approaching for Central Alberta Humane Society fundraiser

One week left to purchase your 50/50 tickets in our 'Fall in Love with Animals' lotto fundraiser which will find one lucky Albertan winning a cash prize of up $49,995.00*.The draw will be made on Dec....

Dec 07, 2021

Central Alberta Christmas Bird Count happening Dec. 19

The Red Deer River Naturalists are inviting citizens to participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count.The bird count runs from 9-5 on Dec. 19.To take part, print a copy of the Christmas Bird Count ta...

Dec 06, 2021

Burgers of the Month raise another $2,000 for local charities

Cilantro and Chive made its latest Burger of the Month donations this week.From its Lacombe location, $786 is going to Central Alberta Youth Unlimited, while the Red Deer location raised $1,278 for th...

Dec 04, 2021

NCC's Annual Christmas tree sale at Kerry Wood Nature Centre goes Dec. 5

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is inviting our valued neighbours, partners, and supporters to join us at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre in Red Deer to celebrate the holidays. Pop by on Sunday, D...

Dec 04, 2021

RCMP receive award from Central Alberta FASD Network

Members of Red Deer RCMP's Community Policing Unit have received an award from the Central Alberta FASD Network.The FASD Champion Award, each year, goes to an individual or organization for its effort...

Dec 04, 2021

The Lending Cupboard changing hours for holidays

In order to make sure that clients can pick up any needed medical equipment prior to the Christmas season, staff at The Lending Cupboard would like to announce hours of operation for over the holidays...

Dec 04, 2021

Road closure on 48 Street from 48 Avenue to 49 Avenue

Red Deer drivers are advised of road closure on 48 Street from 48 Avenue to 49 Avenue as crews perform concrete work.From 5:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 3, 48 Street will be closed from...

Dec 03, 2021

Charity Checkstop fundraiser in Blackfalds on Dec. 11

The Central Alberta Victim & Witness Support Society (CAVWSS) along with the Blackfalds RCMP will be hoping drivers pull over for them on Dec. 11, and it's all for a good cause. Holding a Charity ...

Dec 02, 2021

Red Deer River Naturalists receive $500,000 endowment

The Red Deer River Naturalists (RDRN) has been left with a generous surprise of $500,000, donated by an anonymous central Albertan in their will. With the donation, RDRN has partnered with the Red Dee...

Dec 02, 2021