Community News

Red Deer FCSS awards $2.3 million in program funding

Red Deer & District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) awarded $2.32 million in annual funding over the next three years to programs focusing on positive child and youth development, men...

Jul 18, 2020

CommunityNOW: Online Arts Festival & Summer Day Camp

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!This week we tell you about the ongoing online arts fes...

Andrew Snook Jul 17, 2020

Co-op donates $50,000 for Horticultural and Animal Therapy programs

RED DEER- For six years, Co-op has been helping to build places for everyone - including new funding for a local school division in Lacombe. This year, Co-op is providing $50,000 for Roofs 4 Kids, a p...

Jul 17, 2020

Temporary road closures in Ponoka due to paving

PONOKA- Temporary road closures are expected in Ponoka this week on 52 Ave. (between 50 St. and 51 St.) and at 62 St. and 52 Ave. as crews prepare to begin paving work at both of these locations (weat...

Jul 17, 2020

Kick it to the Curb returns this weekend

Kick it to the Curb returns to Red Deer this weekend providing residents the opportunity to find a new home for unwanted and unused items. This year, on the third full weekend of the month from July t...

Jul 14, 2020

Aspire’s Push & Pace is back July 25 virtually

Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre is pleased to announce that Aspire's annual Push & Pace Fundraising Walk and Run will take place on Saturday, July 25 ... VIRTUALLY!While there is no set dista...

Jul 12, 2020

Swimming lessons in Red Deer begin July 27

Red Cross swimming lessons are returning to the Collicutt Centre and G.H. Dawe Community Centre Monday, July 27, starting with modified private lessons. Registration begins Tuesday, July 14.In additio...

Jul 12, 2020

Burger of the Month supports Lacombe Community Addiction and Mental Health Office–Children’s Services

LACOMBE- We were thrilled to see faces and host guests, and in true fashion support was better than ever as we re-opened our doors and patios this month. June's "Dad Bod" burger was the perfect kick-o...

Jul 10, 2020

Clearview Public Schools introduces new superintendent

The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Brenda MacDonald as Superintendent of Schools and Chief Executive Officer for Clearview Public Schools effective August 1, 2020. Ms. Mac...

Jul 09, 2020

Registration for lane swimming at Michener pool starts Thursday

RED DEER- Lane swimming at the Michener Aquatic Centre starts July 13, with registration starting Thursday.All users must reserve a spot for lane swimming, either online or via phone, no drop-in is pe...

Jul 08, 2020