Category Archives: Community News
Skydivers take fundraising to new heights in support of kids fighting cancer
Children with cancer in Alberta stand to benefit from a unique fundraiser held at the Innisfail Airport Thursday morning. Officials with Kids Cancer Care say Jump for a Cure saw Calgary Realtor Brian ...
Sep 18, 2020
40th annual Terry Fox Run goes virtual this weekend
Red Deerians are joining thousands of Canadians from across the country this weekend in taking part in the 40th annual Terry Fox Run.The run held annually in support of cancer research is being done v...
Sep 18, 2020
Lane closures on Ross Street due to construction
Red Deer drivers can expect traffic disruptions downtown on Ross Street and 48 Avenue between September 21 and 25 due to construction in the area.City construction crews will be replacing three catch ...
Sep 17, 2020
COVID training reconnects lonely seniors with family caregivers
A one-hour training course is providing confidence to family caregivers who are providing care to loved ones isolated in residential care facilities because of COVID-19. Through a partnership with the...
Sep 17, 2020
Ponoka hosting free drive-in movie September 25
The Town of Ponoka will host a free drive-in movie event on Friday, September 25 at the Ponoka Arena Complex. Families are invited to come park, and enjoy Disney's movie 'Onward' from the comfort of t...
Sep 16, 2020
Sylvan Lake library turfs overdue fines
Sylvan Lake Municipal Library has eliminated all overdue fines for library materials, effective immediately. All existing overdue fines are forgiven, except for lost or damaged materials. "We want to ...
Sep 15, 2020
City issues call for applications for Community Recreation Enhancement Grant
Non-profit groups are invited to apply for funding through The City of Red Deer's Community Recreation Enhancement Grant. The program provides funding to enhance the delivery of community recreation p...
Sep 15, 2020
Innisfail Smile Cookie Campaign supports mentoring programs
Back again for its 24th year, Tim Hortons Smile Cookie week is supporting charities in communities across the country. This includes Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer and District in Innisfail - on...
Sep 15, 2020
Nominations for Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards still open
Albertans now have until Oct. 6 to nominate stellar volunteers for the Stars of Alberta awards=== This is the last week to nominate someone for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards.The awards highlig...
Sep 10, 2020
Ponoka Arena Complex Will Reopen for Public Use by End of September
The Town of Ponoka has announced that the Ponoka Arena Complex will reopen for public use by September 30 with restrictions in place due to COVID-19."Ice making is currently underway and we've been wo...
Sep 10, 2020