Category Archives: Community News

Albertans are encouraged to nominate remarkable citizens, leaders and innovators for membership in the Alberta Order of Excellence.Up to 10 individuals will be inducted into the Order this year in rec...

While Sylvan Lake Municipal Library is temporarily closed to the public due to public health measures, a new service allows patrons to order materials and pick them up. "Many people are spending more ...

The people behind the annual Special Olympics Alberta Polar Plunge weren't about to let the 10th year go by quietly at the hands of the pandemic.And so like so many other events, it's going virtual th...

EDMONTON - To kick off the new year, the Alberta RCMP is promoting intersection safety. Often busy, high-traffic areas, intersections require motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians to exercise caution a...

Despite the pandemic, 100 Kids Who Care Red Deer had a successful 2020 and are raring to go for 2021.Community Outreach Coordinator Kate Harris notes the group hosted an individual activity in support...

A Sylvan Laker is $100,000 richer today because of his support for the Red Deer Kinsmen 50/50 Cash Raffle.Darrell Elsbett's name was drawn Saturday afternoon at the parking lot next to the St. Joseph ...

Thanks to the community support for the Lunch Box Program run by the Blackfalds Food Bank, Blackfalds Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and After the Grind, the program will be able to cont...

The Red Deer area scored big time thanks to the skillful hands of Canada's World Junior stars. Forty-five paintings done by Team Canada players and staff while they were in quarantine during selection...

Officials with the Salvation Army in Red Deer are happy with the results of this year's Christmas Kettle Campaign, despite the COVID-19 pandemic having a major impact.Major Kent Hepditch says they man...

Despite significant challenges, the 2020 Red Deer Festival of Trees has been deemed a virtual success. Thanks to the generosity of community members, donors, sponsors, and the help of volunteers, the ...