Community News

Clearview Public Schools continues to support early reading

Clearview Public Schools has once again donated new reading books to families with younger children. District officials say families can receive a book at the Stettler Community Health Center when the...

Jan 04, 2021

Red Deer firefighters won’t be collecting Christmas trees this year

City firefighters will not be providing their voluntary Christmas tree pick-up service to Red Deer homes this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic."Christmas tree pick-up has always been a fundraiser t...

Jan 04, 2021

Bucs, Titans duelling in support of Canadian Blood Services

The Central Alberta Buccaneers and Red Deer Titans are in the midst of their 'Winter Blood Fest' challenge to drum up donations for Canadian Blood Services. "Because of COVID restrictions we can't sen...

Jan 02, 2021

Ponoka opens Ice Skating Trail at Lions Centennial Park

The ice skating trail that loops through Lions Centennial Park in Ponoka is now open and ready for skaters to enjoy. "We are excited to provide citizens with the opportunity to get outside and enjoy o...

Dec 31, 2020

Nature Conservancy of Canada suggests leaving your Christmas Tree for the birds

If you'd like to prolong the holiday spirit and share the gift of giving with wildlife, then the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has a suggestion. This year, instead of bringing your old Christmas ...

Dec 28, 2020

WHL T's for Toys campaign supports over 800 children this holiday season

The Western Hockey League and its 22 member clubs are proud to announce that over 800 children across WHL territory have been supported as a result of the WHL T's For Toys Campaign."On behalf of all 2...

Dec 24, 2020

Santa cruises through Sylvan Lake

The COVID-19 pandemic couldn't keep Santa Claus from paying a special visit to Sylvan Lake. After the Town of Sylvan Lake cancelled its annual Santa Parade at the end of November, several community me...

Dec 23, 2020

AHS offers range of addiction, mental health support

RED DEER - Uncertainty during times of crisis can be overwhelming, and this year has been particularly stressful for many Albertans worried about their health, finances and mental health. Help is avai...

Dec 23, 2020

Ponoka working to open new Downtown Skating Plaza and Centennial Park Ice Skating Trail

Town crews and the Ponoka East District Fire Department are working hard to finish ice making at the community's Downtown Skating Plaza and the skating trail at Lions Centennial Park. "If the weather ...

Dec 22, 2020

Nova Chemicals employees raise $806,000 for United Way

In a year that has been unmatched in adversity for local not-for-profit programs and their clients, NOVA Chemicals and its employees have delivered some much-needed hope. On Monday, in a physically-di...

Dec 21, 2020