Category Archives: Community News
The Lending Cupboard brimming with excess medical equipment
Red Deer non-profit The Lending Cupboard has an unusual problem, and needs the community's help to solve it.A long-time agency based in the city, but serving all central Alberta, The Lending Cupboard ...
Nov 06, 2021
Travelling exhibition spotlights contributions of Canadian women in both world wars
The First and Second World Wars brought enormous changes to Canadian women's lives, and women held critical and often dangerous roles. The travelling exhibition World War Women, organized by the Canad...
Nov 03, 2021
Corridor Gallery – Call to Artists
The Corridor Community Gallery invites exhibition proposals from individual artists and groups representing diverse artistic practices and experience levels. Proposals and exhibition ideas are welcome...
Nov 03, 2021
AHS lifts blue-green algae bloom, water quality advisories
Recent weather has cooled lake and reservoir water temperatures to such an extent that blue-green algae is no longer a health concern, including in eight water bodies in Central Zone, which had previo...
Nov 03, 2021
Tickets selling fast for 50/50 Life Chances Raffle: Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools
Officials with the Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools say they are almost at $20,000 raised in their 50/50 Life Chances Raffle, noting the winner will get half.The Foundation supports programs tha...
Nov 01, 2021
Lowe's and Rona 'Heroes Campaign' benefits local charities
The Lowe's Canada Heroes Campaign will assist local charities in their efforts.Across Canada, Lowe's is donating to more than 235 organizations.More than $1.5 million is being distributed amongst the ...
Nov 01, 2021
Alberta Wheat Commission, Alberta Barley holding regional meetings
The Alberta Wheat Commission and Alberta Barley are holding regional meetings this November.The schedule is as follows:November 16 - Drumheller Badlands Community Facility November 17 - Holiday Inn Re...
Oct 30, 2021
Infant nutrition classes temporarily moving online
RED DEER - Parents who have questions about feeding their growing babies have access to a free, online infant nutrition class offered by Alberta Health Services (AHS). Led by a registered dietitian, t...
Oct 30, 2021
AHS QuitCore program offered in Red Deer this November
Local residents wishing to kick their tobacco habits can access the tools and support needed to build a tobacco-free lifestyle through QuitCore, a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) tobacco-cessation ...
Oct 30, 2021
Central Alberta Soroptomists accepting applications for annual awards
Soroptimist International of Central Alberta is now accepting applications for its Live Your Dream Awards, Violet Richardson Awards and the Ruby Award - For Women helping Women. The deadline for all a...
Oct 30, 2021