Category Archives: Community News

Downtown road closures due to construction
Construction will see road closures on 49 Street and 48 Street over the coming weeks as water, wastewater and storm services are replaced in preparation for the new Red Deer Justice Centre.49 Street b...
Sep 28, 2020

Red Deer County tax penalty deadline Sept 30
Red Deer County is reminding residents and business owners of the upcoming September 30 deadline to avoid penalties being applied to outstanding property taxes.Property tax notices were sent out at th...
Sep 28, 2020

Free activities for International Day of Older Persons
The United Nations International Day of Older Persons is coming up on October 1 with free activities happening at Red Deer's recreation facilities.Seniors, 65-year or older, are invited to reserve spo...
Sep 26, 2020

CP hosting "virtual" Holiday Train in 2020 with live concerts
We will not see the CP Holiday Train roll through Alberta this December, but there are still ways to take in musical performances and support food banks.Canadian Pacific will donate to food banks in c...
Sep 25, 2020

Catholic schools take part in Terry Fox Run
Every September, many students and staff from across the division run to support Terry Fox by promoting health and wellness through physical activity.This year marks the 40th anniversary of Terry Fox'...
Sep 25, 2020

Applications open for one-time FCSS Funding
The Red Deer & District Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) Board is now accepting funding applications to build capacity for community resource navigation.This one-time funding opportu...
Sep 23, 2020

International Day of Older Persons celebrations planned in Ponoka
The Town of Ponoka and the Ponoka branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will be co-hosting activities to celebrate International Day of Older Persons on Thursday, October 1 at the Ponoka Civic Centre. T...
Sep 23, 2020

South bank trail closure extended
A portion of the south bank trail from Taylor Drive to CPR Pedestrian Bridge, adjacent to the Water Treatment Plant, will remain closed until November 1, 2020 to allow for completion of in-river work....
Sep 23, 2020

Boys & Girls Club cancels annual Haunted House Fundraiser
Red Deer, AB - After considerable efforts by Youth HQ leadership and the event planning committee, the Boys & Girls Club Zed Haunted House fundraiser will not run this year. The loss of the high-p...
Sep 22, 2020

RCMP remind Albertans to practice rail safety
Edmonton - In support of Rail Safety Week, the RCMP reminds Albertans to exercise caution near rail crossings and dissuades individuals from trespassing onto tracks. In 2019, Alberta had the second hi...
Sep 21, 2020