Category Archives: Community News
RCMP Reminds Albertans to Drive Sober
EDMONTON - Canada Day is a great occasion for Albertans to hit the roads and enjoy the summer weather.This July, Alberta RCMP reminds road users to practice the following traffic safety tips: If you a...
Jun 29, 2020
St. Martin de Porres student wins provincial school bus poster contest
Alekx Santos, Grade 1 student from St. Martin de Porres School was one of seven that won the Alberta Student Transportation Advisory Council (ASTAC) poster contest.This is what Santos says about her d...
Jun 29, 2020
CommunityNOW: Canada Day and Christmas (sale) in July
It's been a wild ride these past few months during the COVID-19 pandemic. But we're getting through it thanks in large part to the power of community!So now that we're all starting to re-emerge as par...
Jun 27, 2020
Some public washrooms in parks to-reopen at Red Deer parks
Seven public washrooms located in parks across the city will open on Saturday, June 27. These facilities, that normally open in the Spring, have remained closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.With the h...
Jun 26, 2020
Extendicare Michener Hill residents stay connected thanks to donated smart devices
With seniors being more vulnerable to COVID-19 than any other population, it's important to support and encourage connectedness during a time of physical distancing. Embracing technology to stay conne...
Jun 26, 2020
Notre Dame Tiny House Raffle is live online!
cole Secondaire Notre Dame High School is raffling off their Tiny Home Sea Can Container. Over 200 students have worked diligently over five semesters, with more than 30 industry professionals, to des...
Jun 26, 2020
The Lifesaving Society reminds you to be safe around water
The Lifesaving Society wants to remind everyone to be safe when they are in, on and around water as Canadians prepare to celebrate Canada's birthday. We ask that residents and visitors of Alberta and ...
Jun 26, 2020
Man walking from Calgary to Edmonton in support of lung association
An Alberta man will be hitting the road later this summer to help raise awareness and funds for the Lung Association of Alberta and Northwest Territories. "There are few things in life that make me mo...
Jun 25, 2020
Virtual run for Ronald McDonald House Charities
Local families have another way to support Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) with their typical fundraising events cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. RMHC Alberta has taken its two annual ru...
Jun 25, 2020
A Better World helps communities near and far during pandemic
A Better World Canada (ABW) continues to help dozens of Red Deer families struggling to get groceries, pay utility bills and do online school learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. For the last severa...
Jun 24, 2020