Community News

Lacombe County launches online credit card payment option

Lacombe County is now accepting credit card payments using OptionPay - a third party software provider. For a fee, OptionPay provides residents with another convenient method of payment for water bill...

May 06, 2020

Local visual, literary and performing artists take to the online stage

The year 2020 has taken quite a unique turn in the past couple of months, but digital communications and the arts have taken a forefront position as people spend more time at home, physical distancing...

May 06, 2020

Medical Salute to the Community of Ponoka

Ponoka's medical community and first responders are putting on a 'Medical Salute to the Community' parade throughout Ponoka tomorrow May 6 from 4-5 p.m.Citizens are asked to watch the parade from the ...

May 05, 2020

Alberta RCMP #HereToHelp with personalized crime prevention tips

Edmonton - Due to COVID-19, Jennifer Kee, Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist, has adopted a virtual way to conduct home visits. As part of the Project Lock Up initiative Jennifer Kee has bee...

May 05, 2020

2020 Women of Excellence Awards nominees announced

The Red Deer & District Community Foundation (RDDCF) is pleased to announce the names of the 2020 Women of Excellence Awards Gala Nominees. This year 48 women are being recognized for their outsta...

May 05, 2020

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library programming continues online with author talk

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library is facilitating an author talk at 3:30 p.m. on May 14 through a Zoom online meeting, during which Calgary-based teen author Sophie Torro will speak about her published wo...

May 05, 2020

Ponoka residents invited to help clean up their town

Ponoka residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and help beautify their town by participating in the following events during the month of May.Community Clean Up May 11 - 15 Ponoka's annual Commu...

May 04, 2020

Special ‘Giving Tuesday’ inspires Canadians to show unity and generosity during pandemic

An annual day of giving is encouraging Canadians to do what they can to help others who are struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic."Giving Tuesday Now" on May 5 is designed to drive an influx of gen...

May 04, 2020

Virtual yogathon to bring awareness about sexual violence

In celebration of the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre's (CASASC) 35th anniversary, roll out your mat for a great cause on Saturday, May 23.Join CASASC as they celebrate 35 years of preve...

May 04, 2020

Bottle drive in support of Kids Cancer Care

There's a special bottle drive happening Red Deer tomorrow in support of a great cause. It's happening in support of Kids Cancer Care from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside of the Toy R Us store at Bower Plac...

May 01, 2020