Category Archives: Community News

Albertans mark Menstrual Hygiene Day by taking action in Alberta and around the world
EDMONTON, AB - Albertans from across the province are marking international Menstrual Hygiene Day on Friday, May 28 by taking action locally and globally to end period poverty and address menstrual in...
May 27, 2021

Applications Open for 2021 MEGlobal Community Contributions Program
Up to $5,000 in funding is available for qualifying non-profit groups with projects that improve the quality of life in communities near MEGlobal Canada's Prentiss or Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta manufa...
May 25, 2021

Bridges Community Living receives $24,000 from New Horizons for Seniors Program
Bridges Community Living received some great news after being notified that their application for a $24,000 New Horizons for Seniors grant was approved. The program entitled "Communicating with the Ou...
May 25, 2021

Central Alberta Dress for Success receives $30,000 grant to support women in the community
Dress for Success Central Alberta has received a $30,000 grant from the Red Deer & District Community Foundation to fund a part-time Fund Development and Operations Coordinator.With the help of th...
May 25, 2021

Red Deer River Cleanup slated for June 5
The Red Deer River Cleanup will take place on the afternoon of Saturday, June 5, 2021.This annual community event relies on volunteers across the city of Red Deer joining forces to pick up litter alon...
May 25, 2021

Red Deer Arts Council to host In The Neighbourhood Concert Series
Red Deer Arts Council has announced the second edition of their In the Neighbourhood Concert Series, running June to September 2021 in different communities in and around Red Deer.The series is in coo...
May 24, 2021

Gazebo area at Great Chief Park to close temporarily this week
The Kiwanis Picnic Park gazebo, adjacent parking lot and some of the surrounding area will be closed to the public on May 25 and 26 as crews will have large equipment working in the area. Any resident...
May 21, 2021

Local church donation event spotlights need for blood products
A Red Deer church congregation is demonstrating the power of group blood donation this long weekend.Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) is sending close to 30 people this Saturday to donate at Canadi...
May 20, 2021

Chamber Chase set for September
We had so much fun at last year's Chamber Chase that we want to do it again - Join us for the September Chamber Chase.It is a great team building event and a fun night out event that is family friendl...
May 19, 2021

Road closure upcoming at Ross St. and 40 Ave.
Motorists are advised that a road closure is scheduled for Ross Street and 40 Avenue starting next Friday.The closure will begin May 28 at 6 p.m. and last until May 31 at 6 a.m.The intersection will b...
May 19, 2021