Category Archives: Community News

Tickets on sale for RDPSD's fifth annual Life Chances 50/50 Lottery
The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools' fifth annual Life Chances 50/50 Lottery is officially underway.One winner will take home up to $25,000 in cash after purchasing a ticket that will help crea...
Aug 25, 2025

Alberta Sports Hall of Fame seeking more golfers for upcoming annual tournament
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame is seeking more golfers for its 32nd annual tournament.The event is scheduled for Sept. 11 at Wolf Creek in Ponoka. Tee off time is 10 a.m.It supports youth programming...
Aug 25, 2025

CA Humane's monthly fundraising bingo in need of volunteers
We need YOUR help!Did you know CA Humane runs a monthly bingo at the Red Deer Bingo Centre? This program is 100% volunteer-run and brings in vital funds for the animals who need us most. The best part...
Aug 21, 2025

World Suicide Prevention Day event in Sylvan Lake
The Town of Sylvan Lake is hosting a free event next month to help mark World Suicide Prevention Day. Sylvan Lakers are invited to bring their whole family for a hands-on event all about suicide aware...
Aug 20, 2025

Eckville to host inaugural community block party, Aug. 21
Residents of Eckville and area are invited to take part in the town's first-ever block party on Thursday, Aug. 21, in what organizers hope will become an annual end-of-summer celebration. The Eckville...
Aug 16, 2025 (Eckville Recreation Board)

Tools for School campaign still really needs several items
The Outreach Centre is in the middle of its yearly Tools for School campaign.Red Deerians and local businesses are asked to consider contributing backpacks and school supplies.The campaign helps stude...
Aug 15, 2025

Ponoka Aquaplex to begin facility improvements, annual maintenance on Aug. 25
The Town of Ponoka says annual maintenance at the Ponoka Aquaplex, as well as construction for some facility improvements, are set to begin on Monday, Aug. 25.This means the pool area will be closed u...
Aug 13, 2025

City taking applications for Community Recreation Enhancement Grant
The City of Red Deer is calling on non-profits for applications to its Community Recreation Enhancement Grant.The program provides funding to enhance the delivery of community recreation programs, ser...
Aug 10, 2025

Business input needed for regional economic resilience taskforce
The City of Red Deer and 10 other municipalities in the region want your business's feedback.The input will be used by the group those municipalities have formed, called the Central Alberta Economic R...
Aug 09, 2025

Fall Fest returns to Ponoka Sept. 5
Ponoka's Fall Fest returns downtown Sept. 5.The third annual festival will feature live music and plenty of food.It will run from 3-10 p.m. (weather permitting) along 51 Avenue (between 50 Street and ...
Aug 08, 2025