Category Archives: Community News

AHS online sessions help residents understand nutrition labels
Local residents are invited to attend the Nutrition Label Reading workshop, learn about the nutrition facts table and understand health claims on food labels so consumers can make healthier food choic...
Oct 19, 2020

Diabetes management classes temporarily moving online
Residents working to manage pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are invited to attend free Alberta Health Services (AHS) information sessions online. Diabetes the Basics is offered as a four-part group s...
Oct 19, 2020

Alberta Sports Hall of Fame launches online auction
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame has launched an online auction in order to support the museum's ongoing operations.According to organizers, "The funds from this event will help with programming throug...
Oct 18, 2020

Red Deer Christmas Wish Breakfast returns for fifth year
Now in its fifth year, the Red Deer Christmas Wish Breakfast is promising an event never before seen in Red Deer. Kick off your Christmas Season by bringing a new unwrapped toy and be treated to our t...
Oct 14, 2020

Two Red Deer organizations receive over $20,000 from Lowe’s Canada campaign
Lowe's Canada has announced that of over $2.1 million will be donated to more than 235 non-profit organizations and public schools across the country whose actions make them true heroes in their commu...
Oct 14, 2020

Christmas Cash Lottery in support of crime prevention centre
The Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre has launched a $5,000 'Christmas Cash Lottery.'The online 50/50 raffle is in support of crime prevention initiatives in Red Deer and central Alberta.Tickets...
Oct 11, 2020

AHS launches free online mental health network
Albertans who are struggling with their mental health are encouraged to sign up for a new free mental health network.Alberta Health Services is partnering with Togetherall, an online network that offe...
Oct 08, 2020

City modifies Toys for Tickets program amid COVID-19
Toys for Tickets, The City of Red Deer's annual donation collection program which supports the Red Deer Christmas Bureau, has been changed for 2020, in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in o...
Oct 08, 2020

“The Back to School Burger” raises over $1,800 for Lacombe and District FCSS PASS Program
There were fist and elbow pumps all around in September as many families slid back into a little normalcy. Many kids were jacked to see their friends again and "The Back to School Burger" was a great ...
Oct 07, 2020

Child advocacy centre welcomes new facility dog
The Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre is excited to announce their newest member of the team: Quinn, the CACAC Facility Dog. The centre has long awaited their own facility dog, and is elated to we...
Oct 07, 2020