Community News

Red Deer pharmacy giving free hand sanitizer for food bank donations

Peter's Pharmacy (3617 50 Ave.) will be giving out hand sanitizers for free on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be 500 bottles (100ml size) available to give away. Monetary donations will be accep...

May 01, 2020

South bank trail closure

A portion of the south bank trail from Taylor Drive to CPR Pedestrian Bridge, adjacent to the Water Treatment Plant, will close Monday, May 4, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.During the closure, const...

May 01, 2020 rdnewsNOW file photo

Youth HQ offering virtual programming during pandemic

Though the building may be closed to the public, Youth HQ continues to delivery it's programming to children and youth during this time of isolation. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer and District ...

Apr 30, 2020

Ponoka offers tips for building a proper fire pit

With the arrival of warmer weather, it's the time of year many people enjoy roasting hot dogs or marshmallows over a backyard fire pit. As you grab your lawn chair and head to the backyard, Ponoka res...

Apr 30, 2020

Blackfalds RV Dump Station to be moved to All Star Park

The 2020 capital budget for the Town of Blackfalds included the construction of a new RV dump station to replace the existing facility located at the corner of Westwood Drive and Stanley Street.With t...

Apr 30, 2020

Infant nutrition classes temporarily moving online

RED DEER - Parents who have questions about feeding their growing babies have access to a free, online infant nutrition class offered by Alberta Health Services (AHS). Led by a registered dietitian, t...

Apr 29, 2020

Red Deer extending Free Yard Waste Week for the whole month of May

Free Yard Waste Week will be Free Yard Waste Month this year in Red Deer from May 4 to May 30.This is an opportunity for residents to drop yard waste off at the Waste Management Facility without the u...

Apr 29, 2020

Transit users to board through rear doors only amidst COVID-19

Red Deer Transit users who normally require the use of hydraulic loading ramps can book their essential trips on accessible shuttle buses, beginning Friday, May 1. Boarding and exiting of conventional...

Apr 28, 2020

Long line ups at Red Deer's Waste Management Facility

There is high traffic at the Waste Management Facility as spring clean-up is underway for many residents.Adding to the increased traffic are additional delays caused by COVID-19 safety measures, in pl...

Apr 28, 2020 (City of Red Deer)

Former Sylvan Lake teacher honoured for contributions to education

A former Sylvan Lake teacher has been honoured posthumously for his contributions to education. Daniel Moffet, who passed away on Dec. 27, 2019 at the age of 45, is one of 10 recipients of the 2020 Di...

Apr 28, 2020 Dan Moffet (Photo supplied)