Community News

New virtual fundraiser unveiled in support of type 1 diabetes research

On June 14, the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community will take part in the JDRF House ParT1D for a Cure presented by Omnipod - Canada's largest virtual house turning type one diabetes into type none. Despi...

Jun 11, 2020

Ponoka launching Traffic Safety Pilot Program

The Town of Ponoka is launching a new traffic calming pilot project set to begin on 46 Street, south of Highway 53. The purpose of the pilot project is to encourage motorists to slow down to improve s...

Jun 09, 2020

Two city schools add colour with Literacy on the Move

Holy Family School, St. Teresa of Avila School and Maryview School are participating in Literacy on the Move this month, where lawn signs will be displayed around the schools with the story "As Big as...

Jun 09, 2020

Olympic champ surprises Skills Alberta winners from Red Deer

A pair of Red Deer students captured Gold medals in the recent edition of Skills Alberta's annual competition. The victories earned them kudos from another medalist - Olympic Bobsleigh pilot Justin Kr...

Jun 09, 2020

Breakfast Club of Canada Grant allows Red Deer Catholic to continue feeding families

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools will receive a $5,500 grant from the Breakfast Club of Canada to continue with #RDCRSCARES. To date, the division has supported over 70 families with basic lunch ite...

Jun 09, 2020

UFA Rural Communities Foundation Continues $100,000 Community Grant Program

While the world and our communities may be going through uncertain times, the UFA Rural Communities Foundation (RCF) would like to share a little certainty this upcoming Farmer's Day.Last year, the UF...

Jun 08, 2020

Volunteers sought for AHS advisory councils

EDMONTON - Alberta Health Services (AHS) is recruiting new volunteer members to Health Advisory Councils (HAC) across Alberta, and to the Cancer Provincial Advisory Council (PAC) and the Addiction and...

Jun 08, 2020

Ross Street Patio being installed this week

The City of Red Deer says installation of the Ross Street Patio is this next week and will be in place for the summer season. The patio typically opens May Long Weekend, but experienced delays due to ...

Jun 08, 2020

Cilantro and Chive's May burger of the month raises over $700

In a time where we no longer take life's simple pleasures for granted, the "Double Double" burger did not disappoint, and neither did curbside pick up and delivery orders for May's Burger of the Month...

Jun 07, 2020

Province wants nominations for Seniors Service Awards

The province is now accepting nominations for its annual Seniors Service Awards.Minister of Seniors and Housing Josephine Pon says now more than ever -- because of COVID-19 -- it's important to recogn...

Jun 07, 2020