Community News

Outdoor fun to be had in Ponoka for Family Day

Family Day is a great opportunity to get outside with your family and enjoy all that Ponoka has to offer!There are a growing number of outdoor skating opportunities in Ponoka this winter! The Downtown...

Feb 12, 2021

Fall and winter rentals available for recreation spaces, community spaces, pools

The City of Red Deer says bBooking applications are now being accepted for groups wanting to book the city's recreation spaces, pools and community spaces for the upcoming fall and winter 2021-2022 se...

Feb 12, 2021

'Connecting Generations' initiative to spread kindness to local seniors

SPARC Red Deer, in partnership with 100 Kids Who Care and Dance Magic, is pleased to announce a new "Paint the Town Positive" activity designed to connect youth with seniors by providing some encourag...

Feb 12, 2021

Great Backyard Bird Count goes this weekend

During the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, people are often looking for fun things to do and learn. If you need some inspiration for the coming long weekend, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is s...

Feb 10, 2021

Community foundation joins initiative to improve public spaces in light of COVID-19

The Red Deer & District Community Foundation and the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta announced on Tuesday that they will work to provide $1,267,320 in funding to transform public spac...

Feb 10, 2021

Applications open for 2019 Canada Winter Games Legacy Fund

The 2019 Canada Winter Games Legacy Fund Society has unveiled a legacy fund of $650,000 designed to support not-for-profit sport and community organizations in the province of Alberta."The Legacy Fund...

Feb 10, 2021

Latest food bank drive honouring longtime executive director

The Red Deer Food Bank is using its latest fundraising event to honour one its most dedicated former employees. The "Celebration of Service for Foodbank Freddy" is a food drive happening this Saturday...

Feb 09, 2021

Mustard Seed's Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser goes ahead virtually

The 10th annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser put on by The Mustard Seed, like many fundraising events, has gone virtual this year.Though the actual date of the event is February 20, throughout...

Feb 08, 2021

Central Alberta Refugee Effort hosting virtual talks for Black History Month

Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE) is conducting a series of interviews this month with local people of Black heritage.Their stories, experiences and accomplishments in Canada, as well as their per...

Feb 07, 2021

January Burger of the Month sales raise over $800 for dog rescue organization

It's another month and another several hundred dollars for a local charity from Burger of the Month sales at Cilantro and Chive.Nearly $900 is going to Edmonton-based Underdogs Rescue, a foster care p...

Feb 05, 2021