Community News

School ice cream sandwich program donation to Blackfalds school

We sure missed interacting with the kids at school, but we still soaked in plenty of smiles from those who had the opportunity to dine in and enjoy our teams' latest ice cream sandwich creation in sup...

Apr 08, 2021

Nominate a star volunteer in your community

The Stars of Alberta awards highlight and pay tribute to volunteers who give their time, energy and skills to make a difference in the lives of Albertans. Two awards are given in each of the following...

Apr 07, 2021

Lacombe Burger of the Month raises nearly $1,000 for Team Jigger Foundation

A baked potato bun?! HECK YEAH! So much creativity, so much fun, so many great people month after month are a part of our Burger of the Month program including Lacombe Guest Chef for March, Al Scholin...

Apr 07, 2021

WCPS Board nominates Bluffton School teacher for Edwin Parr Award

The Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) Board of Trustees has nominated Bluffton School teacher Ty Wagar for the 2021 Edwin Parr Award. Wagar teaches grades 2-9 physical education, grade 7-9 math and jun...

Apr 06, 2021

Innisfail High School students collaborate on Anne Frank mural

Thirty-six Innisfail High School students from Art 10, 20 and 30 worked together to create a unique mural to join the school's original art display. Students at the school have already created artwork...

Apr 06, 2021

Coyote, other wildlife sightings and encounters frequent this time of year

April 2, 2021 - During this pandemic, many Canadians have reported seeing and hearing more wildlife in their neighbourhoods. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) says coyotes in residential areas ha...

Apr 05, 2021

AHS infant nutrition classes temporarily moving online

RED DEER - Parents who have questions about feeding their growing babies have access to a free, online infant nutrition class offered by Alberta Health Services (AHS). Led by a registered dietitian, t...

Apr 05, 2021

Green Cart returns to weekly collection next week

Starting Monday, April 5, Green Carts in Red Deer will shift back to weekly collection as seasonal yard waste increases. "Now that spring is here and people will start doing more yard work, we are shi...

Mar 31, 2021

Lifesaving Society shares spring ice safety tips

Spring Ice is Rotten Ice Ice surfaces are not safe as spring arrives. Warmer temperatures and melting ice create unstable ice surfaces. Remember that no ice is without risk. Please stay off the ice! M...

Mar 31, 2021

Alberta accepting Culture Days grant applications until May 7

EDMONTON - Grant applications for Alberta Culture Days 2021 are now being accepted.Community organizations can apply for three different categories of grants, based on the number of days of programmin...

Mar 30, 2021