Community News

2020 Cash & Cars Lottery launches creating hope for cancer patients

Everyone needs hope for the future. With the help of the Cash and Cars Lottery, the Alberta Cancer Foundation provides that hope and support for patients and their families facing cancer in Alberta. T...

Jul 26, 2020

Temporary road closure in Downtown Ponoka on July 25

There will be temporary road closures in Downtown Ponoka on Saturday, July 25 from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for the Ringsteken event. The following streets will be closed for the event: 50 Street (from 50 ...

Jul 24, 2020

Traffic disruption on 19 Street between Vermont Avenue and RR 271

Motorists are advised of a traffic disruption on 19 Street between Vermont Avenue and Range Road 271 starting Sunday, July 26.Crews will begin milling Sunday morning and patching and repaving work is ...

Jul 24, 2020

Trail closure between Rotary Park and Kin Kanyon

The shale trail that leads from Rotary Park to Kin Kanyon will be closed for reconstruction starting this week.Parks staff will replace the stairs and the existing boardwalk due to safety concerns wit...

Jul 23, 2020

Next application intake for Downtown Economic Incentive program to start August 4

Following a successful first intake of the Downtown Economic Incentive funding program, a second intake will launch August 4, 2020.The funding program, which launched in February, aims to increase act...

Jul 23, 2020

Evansburg’s Thrive Community Garden celebrates grand opening

Yellowhead County Mayor Jim Eglinski and Councillor Cherniawsky-Voigtwere on hand on July 10 to mark the 4th Grand Opening of the Thrive Community Garden and to appreciate the fruit of local gardeners...

Jul 23, 2020

Martha Kostuch Scholarship deadline fast approaching

RED DEER- The deadline of August 1, is fast approaching for high school graduates in central Alberta to apply for the $2500 Martha Kostuch Scholarship.Applicants can submit their application electroni...

Jul 23, 2020

Ellis Bird Farm official Viewpoint Bridge opening and Blue Feather Award presentation

RED DEER- On July 29, Ellis Bird Farm (EBF) is hosting an official opening of the new North Viewpoint Bridge. The official opening will occur at 2:15 p.m, with EBF site manager and biologist Myrna Pea...

Jul 21, 2020

Road closure on 32 Street between Taylor Drive and 51 Avenue

Motorists are advised of a road closure on east bound 32 Street between Taylor Drive and 51 Avenue on Sunday, July 26.Crews will begin paving this section at 7 a.m. Sunday morning and will reopen the ...

Jul 20, 2020

National Drowning Prevention Week

National Drowning Prevention Week is a signature activation of the Lifesaving Society's Water Smart Campaign. During this week, the Lifesaving Society aims to increase awareness of the need for drowni...

Jul 20, 2020