Community News

Water safety reminders for people and pets

As kids are finishing up the school year and the heat wave is upon us, we are reminding you to stay safe this summer. Whether staying home, camping, enjoying the Red Deer River or other outdoor activi...

Jun 29, 2021

Community Foundation finds suitable replacement for Volunteer Central

The Red Deer & District Community Foundation (RDDCF) has come up with a replacement for the now defunct Volunteer Central.Volunteer Central, a long-time agency which provided connections to volunt...

Jun 28, 2021

Access to G.H. Dawe Community Centre limited this summer

Due to construction, access to the G.H. Dawe Community Centre will be limited this summer, with a full closure planned for August.As announced yesterday, City recreation centres are opening fully to t...

Jun 26, 2021

Shining Mountains Living & UAVS hosting BBQ and housing survey on Sunday

Shining Mountains Living and Urban Aboriginal Voices Society are looking for Indigenous voices to talk about housing in Red Deer.This Sunday, June 27, the two organizations are hosting a free BBQ and ...

Jun 26, 2021

Salvation Army summer camp going virtual

The Salvation Army's summer camp program is going virtual this year to help make sure kids all over Alberta still get to experience camp - or as close as possible due to COVID-19 restrictions.All Salv...

Jun 25, 2021

NOVA Chemicals donates COVID supplies to Central Alberta Agencies

It was all smiles behind the face coverings as NOVA Chemicals and the United Way Central Alberta joined together in a unique donation distribution plan to help make our communities safer during this c...

Jun 25, 2021

Over 400 students graduate through Red Deer Public's 'Finish Line' program

It's graduation time for 802 students in Red Deer Public Schools, but the journey to cross the stage isn't the same for everyone. For some it's been a real challenge. Through the Finish Line Program, ...

Jun 25, 2021

For the Love of Nature: Kiwanis Gallery exhibition

The Red Deer Arts Council is pleased to present For the Love of Nature: Paintings by Elaine Funnell and Cindy Barratt which runs from June 14 to August 15, 2021 in the Kiwanis Gallery.Using the struct...

Jun 24, 2021

Registration open for virtual Special Olympics Alberta fundraiser

This summer, you can cycle, walk and/or run in support of Special Olympics Alberta.The Virtual Summer Series makes its return on July 5, with registration now open. It's an initiative spearheaded by t...

Jun 24, 2021

Red Deer lawyer in running to be named one of Canada's most influential

A Red Deer lawyer's name is in the hat of nominees to be named one of Canada's most influential.The awards are run by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, and will name the Top 25 in Canada when all is said and ...

Jun 24, 2021