Category Archives: Community News

Virtual ride raising funds for hospital equipment
Cyclists are coming together to raise funds for Red Deer Regional Hospital by doing a 12-hour virtual ride.The 12 Hour Ride for Red Deer Hospital will take place on March 26, and is still looking for ...
Mar 03, 2021

Swallowing button batteries can cause serious injury, AHS warns
RED DEER - There have been several recent cases of young children swallowing button batteries in the Calgary, Edmonton, and other zones of Alberta Health Services (AHS), some of whom required hospital...
Mar 02, 2021

Red Deer girl has now helped raise over $32,000 for humane society
Jayda Monilaws has done it again. When the pandemic forced her to forego her annual February tradition of selling cupcakes to raise funds for the Central Alberta Humane Society, the 12-year-old Red De...
Mar 02, 2021

Pandemic Aesthetics: art in response to COVID-19
When disasters strike, scientists and emergency workers are at the front of the response. But when the world needs to record, memorialize, and interpret the emotions of the experience, it turns to art...
Feb 28, 2021

South bank trail closure starting March 5
Starting Friday, March 5, a portion of the south bank trail from Taylor Drive to CPR Pedestrian Bridge, adjacent to the Water Treatment Plant, will close temporarily for construction.The closure is ex...
Feb 27, 2021

Red Deer Hospital Lottery back for 2021
On March 12, the Red Deer Hospital Lottery proudly kicks off its 24th year of supporting the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC), Alberta's Central Zone hub for quality care. Proceeds from the L...
Feb 27, 2021

Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre congratulates 50/50 winner
The Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre 50/50 Cash Lottery is now complete and the lucky winner has claimed their prize! Congratulations Blaine Biberdorf on winning the Grand Prize - $187,645!This y...
Feb 26, 2021

Fire Permit season begins March 1 in Lacombe County
Lacombe County reminds ratepayers that fire permit season starts on March 1, 2021. Burning without a fire permit can result in a hefty fine. Ratepayers can submit their fire permits 24/7 online throug...
Feb 26, 2021

Red Deer County & Lacombe County to co-host Tree Care Webinar
Learn how to care for your trees and protect them from pests and disease at a free Tree Care Webinar, featuring guest speaker Toso Bozic, ISA certified arborist and tree expert from Yard Whispers. In ...
Feb 24, 2021

Central Alberta Soroptimists celebrate International Women’s Day
Soroptimist International of Central Alberta is pleased to present their first virtual International Women's Day celebration, to be held Sunday March 7, 2021 from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.Soroptimist Internat...
Feb 24, 2021