Community News

New traffic pattern at Highway 12 and 58 Street in Lacombe

Motorists in Lacombe will notice a new traffic pattern in the area of 58 Street.City officials say a new left-turn lane at Highway 12/50 Avenue and 58 Street will result in an improved traffic pattern...

Aug 27, 2020

Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre hosting community fundraiser garage sale

The Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre (CACPC) is hosting a major community fundraising event this weekend.It's a HUGE GARAGE SALE FOR CRIME PREVENTION at the Pidherney Centre (4725 43 ST aka Ser...

Aug 26, 2020

Make a Wish Foundation- silent online auction for "Leprechaun Joe"

Starting Aug. 21 at 2:30 p.m. and running until Sept. 4 at 2:30 p.m., it's the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Silent Auction for Joe Hittel. The 85-year-old Red Deer man has committed himself for the third-...

Aug 25, 2020

Registration for City of Red Deer Fall programming begins next week

Red Deerians can prepare for fall recreation and culture activities as The City releases its program information this week. For the first time ever, the 2020 fall Activity Guide will not be printed, b...

Aug 21, 2020

United Way Central Alberta distributes more than $865,000 during pandemic

United Way Central Alberta has granted more than $867,000 to vulnerable community members since the onset of the global coronavirus pandemic.Those funds, notes the organization, came through the Gover...

Aug 21, 2020

Traffic disruptions at 40 Avenue and Ross Street intersection

Motorists are advised of partial lane closures at the intersection of 40 Avenue and Ross Street starting Monday, August 24, 2020 as crews work to complete signal infrastructure improvements at the int...

Aug 21, 2020

Recreation Centre to reopen next month

The Red Deer Recreation Centre will reopen for recreation and culture activities starting Monday, September 14, 2020. The facility will operate at reduced hours to start, while City staff work to moni...

Aug 21, 2020

Sod, brush and yard waste will no longer be accepted at Lacombe's Wolf Creek Recycle Depot

As of Nov. 1, 2020 the City of Lacombe is eliminating all organics collection at the Wolf Creek Recycle Depot while maintaining the recycling area.Director of Operations and Planning Jordan Thompson s...

Aug 21, 2020

Ponoka's activity and sports registration night happening Tuesday

Ponoka's annual Community Activity & Sports Registration night will take place on Wednesday, August 26 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the curling rink in the Ponoka Arena Complex. Citizens can come and sign u...

Aug 21, 2020

Virtual fundraiser underway for Valour Place

Supporters from across Canada are taking on fun challenges and fundraising to support Valour Place - a temporary home away from home for military, veterans, RCMP, families of the fallen, and first res...

Aug 20, 2020