Community News

Online program helps residents live well with chronic disease

Local residents living with chronic disease have an opportunity to join a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) program designed to help them take control of their health and to improve their quality of ...

Sep 10, 2020

AHS online stress-management sessions open to local residents

Local residents are invited to learn effective strategies to manage their stress by attending an Alberta Health Services (AHS) stress-management program online. The stress-management sessions are offe...

Sep 10, 2020

AHS offering free weight-management sessions online

Local residents are invited to learn about improving eating habits and forming healthy relationships with food by attending an Alberta Health Services (AHS) weight-management program online. The progr...

Sep 10, 2020

Burger (and pint) of the Month raises over $1,800 for MS Society

Bam! August was the month to celebrate all things summer, to soak in the sunshine, and "The Pineapple Smash" was the perfect patio burger!Adam Nachbaur of Snake Lake Brewing Company was the mastermind...

Sep 09, 2020

Hospice Handbag event kicks off with a new twist

Gather around your computer and join the Red Deer Hospice Society as we kick off our Hospice Handbag Online Auction! Typically held as a luncheon every other year, the 2020 version will offer everyone...

Sep 08, 2020

Virtual opening ceremony to highlight CIBC Run for the Cure 2020

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and CIBC are inviting people from coast to coast to coast to join the reimagined CIBC Run for the Cure, taking place on Sunday, October 4, 2020.Cancer doesn't stop be...

Sep 08, 2020

Camp Alexo Rally for Kids successful despite pandemic

The second edition of the Rally for Kids in support of Camp Alexo was a resounding success on Saturday.Joining in the rally were 358 participants, beginning at the Nordegg Community Hall and finishing...

Sep 06, 2020

Virtual walk for Parkinson Association of Alberta

MEDICINE HAT, AB - Virtual events seem to be the new normal and the 8th annual Step'n Stride will also take place online.The walk is for the Parkinson Association of Alberta and it's their largest fun...

Sep 03, 2020

Central Alberta Wingfest encourages supporting local this month

The Rotary Club of Red Deer - Urban Spirits is continuing their annual Central Alberta WingFest in 2020, with a unique twist as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic."This is an opportunity for us to give...

Sep 03, 2020

RCMP reminds Albertans of traffic safety as students return to school

Edmonton - The RCMP encourages Albertans to keep traffic safety top of mind this September, as students return to school for the first time since March after classes were cancelled due to the COVID-19...

Sep 03, 2020