Category Archives: Community News

Back to School Kids Creativity Contest!
Red Deer RCMP Victim Services is teaming up with Community Policing for a back to school Kids Creativity Contest!Two contests - amazing prizes!Age 7 years old and under: Choice to colour one of two di...
Aug 04, 2020

Infant nutrition classes temporarily moving online
RED DEER - Parents who have questions about feeding their growing babies have access to a free, online infant nutrition class offered by Alberta Health Services (AHS). Led by a registered dietitian, t...
Jul 30, 2020

Payment for City of Red Deer lots and monthly parking to resume August 4
As of Tuesday, August 4, The City of Red Deer will be reinstating the requirement of payment for daily and monthly parking in its downtown parking lots.During the initial stages of The City's municipa...
Jul 30, 2020

Lacombe FCSS approved for Community Initiatives Program grant
The Lacombe & District FCSS has been approved for a Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Operating Grant to assist with Senior's Services, Volunteer Services and organizational development projects...
Jul 30, 2020

CommunityNOW: RMHC Golf, Pride Week, Amazing Car Race
We're back with CommunityNOW for our friends at ABC Country Restaurant to let you know about some of the great things happening in our community!Find out more about what's happening locally by visitin...
Jul 29, 2020

Town of Ponoka launches summer photo contest
The Town of Ponoka is inviting local citizens to submit photos that showcase Ponoka and the people who live here. "With many activities to enjoy during the summer months in our community, we want to c...
Jul 29, 2020

CompassionConnects helps Edson women ‘pick up the pieces’ post-treatment
EDSON, AB - Cancer treatment ends, and... life goes back to normal? For cancer survivors, particularly those who live outside of major treatment centres in Alberta, that is rarely the case. Post-treat...
Jul 28, 2020

Nominations sought for 2020 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards
I am proud to know so many Albertans are stepping up to support seniors, especially in this challenging time.I think about this every time I read one of the nominations for the 2020 Minister's Seniors...
Jul 28, 2020

Blue-green algae advisory for Pigeon Lake
RED DEER - A blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom has been identified in areas of Pigeon Lake. Residents living near the shores of this lake, as well as visitors to this lake, are advised to take th...
Jul 28, 2020

Portion of south bank trail to close for two months
A portion of the south bank trail from Taylor Drive to CPR Pedestrian Bridge, adjacent to the Water Treatment Plant, will close today, Monday, July 27. The trail is expected to remain closed through t...
Jul 27, 2020