Category Archives: Community News

United Way Central Alberta fuels excitement for 2020 Campaign Celebration
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the United Way of Central Alberta (UWCA) to put a new twist on their 2020 Campaign Celebration, this year's fundraising efforts are still anticipated to provide a...
Mar 30, 2021

Prevent identity theft by shredding confidential documents for free
March is national Fraud Prevention Month and the Red Deer RCMP is encouraging residents to prevent fraud and identity theft by shredding confidential documents. On Mar. 31, Red Deer residents are invi...
Mar 29, 2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters launches 'Small Act BIG Impact' campaign
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer and District has come up with an alternative to the recently cancelled BIG Pursuit.In partnership with BIG 105 and Servus Credit Union, the organization has launch...
Mar 27, 2021

Volunteer Central closing its doors by June 30
It is with great sadness that Volunteer Central and its Board of Directors have announced they are winding down operations and closing their doors on or before June 30, 2021. The agency that has serve...
Mar 27, 2021

City notifies residents of upcoming noise activity
Residents in northeast Red Deer are being made aware of bird cannon noises planned in the months ahead. As waterfowl return to the area looking to nest, officials with the City of Red Deer say the Was...
Mar 26, 2021

City residents reminded to practice safe fire pit use
With the arrival of warmer weather and many Red Deerians heading outdoors to enjoy it, officials with the City of Red Deer are reminding residents of backyard fire pit safety.The City of Red Deer woul...
Mar 26, 2021

New recreation options coming for Red Deerians
Registration starts Thursday for new recreation opportunities available in Red Deer, including private swim lessons, low-intensity fitness and preschool programming. The City of Red Deer says it conti...
Mar 24, 2021

Event in Red Deer to honour Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women
An event taking place this weekend in Red Deer aims to bring awareness to Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, 2 Spirit Plus and Trans folx.It's part of a nationwide rally to honour and com...
Mar 23, 2021

Temporary road closure next week in Blackfalds
The impact of annual spring freeze/thaw temperatures are causing the Town of Blackfalds to take the precautionary measure of temporarily closing Broadway Avenue north from Aspen Lakes Boulevard to sli...
Mar 19, 2021

Registration for CommUnity Power of One event ends Friday
The 2021 CommUnity Power of One conference will happen virtually on March 20.Registration for the event, which runs 10-12, ends Friday through Eventbrite. Registrants will receive a Zoom link. Power o...
Mar 18, 2021