Category Archives: Community News

Red Deer River Naturalists hosting Zoom event with Myrna Pearman
The Red Deer River Naturalists are inviting Central Albertans to a Virtual Speaker Night by Zoom this month.It takes place Nov. 25, at 7:30 p.m. and features Guest Speaker Myrna Pearman.The topic is B...
Nov 11, 2021

AHS offering online prenatal classes to support new parents
Expectant parents are encouraged to start planning now for their journey from pregnancy to delivery and the arrival of their newborn. Growing Your Baby: What to Eat During Pregnancy? is a free online ...
Nov 11, 2021

"Money Matters" in Red Deer
November is financial Literacy Month in Canada.The Government of Canada has encouraged organizations across the country to host events and share resources to help Canadians feel empowered about managi...
Nov 11, 2021

Award-winning author to speak at virtual event
On Monday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m., Sylvan Lake Municipal Library will host a virtual author talk with G.S. Prendergast, a Canadian author of fiction for children and teens. One goal of the event is insp...
Nov 10, 2021

AHS offering free weight-management sessions online
Local residents are invited to learn safe and effective strategies to manage their weight by attending an Alberta Health Services (AHS) weight-management program online. This series of free workshops ...
Nov 09, 2021

Online sessions help seniors stay strong and healthy
Local residents interested in learning practical ways to stay strong and healthy while aging are invited to attend free online workshops offered by Alberta Health Services' registered dietitians and h...
Nov 08, 2021

October 'Burgers of the Month' raise nearly $3,000
Cilantro and Chive is donating nearly $3,000 to two charities after a very successful October Burger of the Month campaign.At their Lacombe location, $1,350 was raised for the Lacombe Health Trust.Gue...
Nov 06, 2021

Two seniors' living communities hosting food drive all November
Residents of The Hamlets at Deer Park and The Hamlets at Red Deer are once again coming together to support the community during the holidays.The Hamlets Hampers of Hope food bank drive runs the whole...
Nov 06, 2021

AHS offering free pre-diabetes and Type 2 management sessions
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...
Nov 06, 2021

Elevator access to former Intermediate School main level unavailable Nov. 8 to 11
Construction on the 300 Level (main floor) of the former Intermediate School, 5205 48 Avenue, will prevent access to elevators starting Monday, November 8. The work, which includes repairs to flooring...
Nov 06, 2021