Category Archives: Community News

Jays Care Foundation supports BGC Red Deer
BGC Red Deer announces support of $8,000 from the Jays Care Foundation in support of the summer day camp program. These funds will directly benefit children and youth within Red Deer and the surroundi...
Jun 17, 2021

Ecotree Generation partners with Youth HQ through the ‘8 Days for 8k’ firewood campaign
Eco Tree Generations has partnered with Youth HQ and the Grande Prairie Sunrise House through the "8 days for 8K Firewood Campaign."The campaign will operate for four months (June through September - ...
Jun 15, 2021

Co-op Community Spaces rebuilding community connections
As residents of Western Canada are coming back together, Co-op Community Spaces is funding 15 local projects that will help rebuild community connections. This year, Co-op is providing $1 million in f...
Jun 14, 2021

Alberta RCMP recognizes the important work of Canada’s Public Service
Edmonton - This year, National Public Service Week is June 13-19. This is a week that takes time to recognize the exceptional contributions of Canada's public service employees (PSE) throughout the fe...
Jun 14, 2021

Road closure scheduled to begin June 26 at Mckenzie Road roundabouts
The Mckenzie Road overpass at the south end of Gasoline Alley will be closed to traffic during construction later this month. However, detours will be in place to allow Gasoline Alley West and East ac...
Jun 14, 2021

Traffic signal repair scheduled for Sunday, June 13
Drivers should expect delays at the intersection of 49 Avenue and 51 Street this weekend due to traffic signal infrastructure installation.The lights at the intersection will be off for a portion of t...
Jun 12, 2021

Ponoka Aquaplex reopens Monday with restrictions
With the launch of Stage 2 of Alberta's 'Open for Summer Plan', the Ponoka Aquaplex is reopening on Monday, June 14 for small-group swim lessons, pre-booked family and lane swims, private and semi-pri...
Jun 11, 2021

War Amps Key Tag Service marks 75th Anniversary
This year, The War Amps Key Tag Service is celebrating 75 years of returning lost keys to their owners. Donations to the Key Tag Service provide vital support to amputees across the country including ...
Jun 10, 2021

Youth in Philanthropy students donate over $5,000 to local charities
Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) participants from St. Martin de Porres School presented a total of $5,395 to local charities at an outdoor cheque presentation Wednesday. The presentation was a reminder th...
Jun 10, 2021

Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery summer camps are back
Wait no more! The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery summer camps are back. The MAG is offering in-person and virtual summer camp options from July 5, 2021, to August 13, 2021. The more options, the better...
Jun 09, 2021