Category Archives: Community News

Habitat for Humanity conducting ReStore survey
Habitat ReStores are retail stores that accept donations of quality new and gently used building materials and resells the items at a fraction of the regular retail price. Every item in the ReStore is...
Mar 11, 2021

New recreation opportunities available
March 10, 2021 1:08 PM(Red Deer, Alberta)Registration starts today for two new recreation opportunities - virtual fitness and household facility rentals.While indoor City recreation facilities remain ...
Mar 10, 2021

Volunteer appreciation event in the works next month
Red Deer-based Volunteer Central is leading and coordinating a steering committee of staff from more than a dozen non-profit organizations in the city to host a drive-through volunteer appreciation ev...
Mar 10, 2021

Burgers of the Month for February raise thousands
Cilantro and Chive doled out not one, but two cheques to charities for February's burgers of the month.For every burger sold, $2 went to the guest chef's organization of choice.For Lacombe City Counci...
Mar 09, 2021

Habitat for Humanity, Lowes Canada partner provide women and families with safe homes
Through an expanding partnership, Habitat for Humanity Red Deer and Lowe's Canada are increasing efforts to provide affordable housing as part of an international initiative starting on International ...
Mar 08, 2021

Spring road bans take effect Monday in Red Deer
With spring well on its way, temporary road bans throughout the city will come into effect at 7 a.m. on Monday, March 8. Road bans are in place for trucks to prevent serious damage to roads during spr...
Mar 07, 2021

CMHA hosting book fair in Red Deer this month
Canadian Mental Health Association in Red Deer needs your books.The organization is hosting its first annual book fair at the Pidherney Centre from March 19-28. Doors will be open 10-8 each day, excep...
Mar 05, 2021

Eastview Middle School 's Jeremy Spink named NHL/NHLPA Most Valuable Teacher
Eastview Middle School Teacher Jeremy Spink has been named the 2020/21 NHL/NHLPA Most Valuable Teacher presented by SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing) for the month of Februa...
Mar 05, 2021

Dogs with Wings brings puppy raising program to Red Deer
For dog lovers, what would be better than helping raise a puppy that will grow up to help people in need?Dogs with Wings (DWW) is launching a new volunteer puppy raising program in Red Deer this Sprin...
Mar 04, 2021

Lorna Johnson set to retire from Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery
It's the end of an era at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery.After 17 years, Lorna Johnson, the MAG's executive director, plans to retire this October. "As I became acquainted with the MAG's collecti...
Mar 03, 2021