Community News

Local dealership donates 1,000 COVID masks to charities

Wheaton Chevrolet was proud this week to distribute 1,000 masks to various central Alberta charities to assist in the fight against COVID-19. With the assistance of General Motors, who have been manuf...

Apr 30, 2021

United Way set to launch Period Promise campaign

After first announcing a pilot project with Red Deer Public Schools to help address 'period poverty' in our community, the United Way of Central Alberta is set to launch its second initiative in that ...

Apr 30, 2021

Fourth Annual Walk ‘N’ Roll Challenge Begins May 1

Get ready to park your car, lace up your sneakers, and walk, bike or 'roll' your way through Ponoka this spring and summer. The Town of Ponoka's fourth annual Walk 'N' Roll Challenge kicks off this Sa...

Apr 30, 2021

Grade 1 students raise over $800 for humane society

As part of their social justice project, Grade 1 students at St. Martin de Porres School raised approximately $815 for the Central Alberta Humane Society. This charity was near and dear to students' h...

Apr 30, 2021

AHS encourages you to take small steps for your mental well-being

We are all faced with stressful times, especially as we continue to face the impacts of COVID-19. During Mental Health Week, May 3 - 9, Alberta Health Services is reminding Albertans of the small step...

Apr 30, 2021

Hundreds of Grade 5 students to engage in virtual Grow Kids event

With a priority on health and wellness for students, this year the Grow Boy and Go Girl Committees have combined forces, under the umbrella of Grow Kids, to offer Grade 5 classes in each Division a vi...

Apr 29, 2021

Outdoor fitness classes to start May 4 in Red Deer

Red Deerians are once again being invited to participate in The City's outdoor fitness classes, starting May 4 at Setters Place at Great Chief Park. A variety of high and moderate-intensity classes in...

Apr 29, 2021

Cilantro and Chive makes donation to United Way Central Alberta's "Period Promise" Campaign

What happens when you get a team of women together, some local breweries and a great cause? Plenty of smiles and laughs, tasty beer of course, and a nice chunk of change to help fuel an incredible pil...

Apr 29, 2021

More bookings available at Ponoka Aquaplex

The Ponoka Aquaplex is extending its hours and offering an expanded schedule for public and private swimming lessons and private facility bookings to accommodate growing demand. Starting May 1, the fa...

Apr 29, 2021

Local teacher in the running for $20,000 technology grant

A Red Deer teacher is the only Canadian in the running for a huge prize of $20,000 and the title of 2020/21 NHL/NHLPA Most Valuable Teacher, presented by SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Da...

Apr 28, 2021