Community News

The Mustard Seed in desperate need of bottled water

The Mustard Seed says it is facing an emergency situation as they have run out of bottled water to support those living on the streets in Red Deer. "With temperatures reaching close to 40 degrees over...

Andrew Snook Jun 23, 2021

Modified Rural Beautification Tour this year at Red Deer County

Due to ongoing public health restrictions, Red Deer County is hosting a modified version of its Rural Beautification program again this year. County residents are invited and encouraged to submit phot...

Jun 23, 2021

Sylvan Lake library open to public, preparing for summer

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library is once again welcoming patrons to visit in-person, and programs are being offered in-person as well as virtually this summer. The library's book clubs will return to a d...

Jun 23, 2021

Temporary lane closure on westbound 67 Street

Red Deer drivers are advised of a temporary lane closure along 67 Street between 52 Avenue and Taylor Drive as Electric, Light and Power rebuilds the power line north of 67 Street over the next six mo...

Jun 21, 2021

Central Alberta Pride Week announced for August 8-14

Central Alberta Pride Society (CAPS) has announced its 2021 celebrations will take place Aug. 8-14.Central Alberta Pride Week has been put on by CAPS since 2013.It takes place in August, as opposed to...

Jun 20, 2021

Red Deer Public Schools valedictorians share thoughts on graduation

Three local valedictorians are sharing their parting words as they finish the high school journey.Alexa Swenson, chosen as valedictorian at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School, says finishing hi...

Jun 19, 2021

Virtual events happening for National Indigenous Peoples Day

A full schedule of locally-planned virtual events are taking place for National Indigenous Peoples Day.On June 21, head to www.nipdreddeer.com for more details, visit the Red Deer Aboriginal Dance Tro...

Jun 19, 2021

Canada Day celebrations at Bower Ponds cancelled again

Aside from some pyrotechnics, there will be no Canada Day celebration in Red Deer this year.That's despite the province's announcement that the province will move to Stage 3 of its Open for Summer Pla...

Jun 18, 2021

City names 2021 Bob Stollings Memorial Award winner

The City of Red Deer has announced this year's winner of the Bob Stollings Memorial Award.The award celebrates long-term service and offers special recognition for those who have excelled in innovatio...

Jun 18, 2021

Indigenous artwork raises funds for youth sports programs

WHISTLER, British Columbia June 16, 2021 -- The Indigenous Life Sport Academy (ILSA) is hosting an online auction featuring stunning artwork from Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists across Canada. T...

Jun 18, 2021