Community News

Ponoka trail, river valley access closed over flood concerns

APRIL 27 - With water levels on the Battle River now safely receding, the Town ofPonoka has reopened public access to the walking trail system and all public lands in Ponoka's river valley. The Town t...

Apr 21, 2020

Thanking front line hospital heroes at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre with a donation

Red Deer Regional Health Foundation is encouraging Red Deer and Central Alberta to show their support and appreciation to our front line hospital heroes at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre through th...

Apr 21, 2020

Help for persons with Lung & Respiratory Disease during COVID-19

Approximately six million Canadians, including adults and children, have a respiratory problem such as asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis or other lung issues. COVID-19 is a serious and potentially life-th...

Apr 18, 2020

Spring melting prompts Town of Ponoka to urge caution around Battle River

With warmer temperatures expected over the next few days, citizens are reminded to be cautious around the Battle River and to stay away from the banks of the river. The upcoming spring melt may cause ...

Apr 17, 2020

Ponoka town council donates $2000 to food bank during COVID-19 outbreak

Ponoka Town Council is donating $2000 to the Ponoka Food Bank to help support those in need during the COVID-19 crisis. Council approved the motion during its regular meeting this week, which was held...

Apr 16, 2020

Festival of Trees a finalist for national award

The Red Deer Festival of Trees has been selected as a finalist in the category of Best Event Produced for a Community Based Non-Profit in the 2020 Canadian Event Industry Awards (CEIA).The CEIA are th...

Apr 16, 2020

Town of Ponoka launches new Online Customer Service Program

The Town of Ponoka is launching a new online Customer Service Request Program that will help to raise the bar even higher on the quality and efficiency of service it provides when responding to custom...

Apr 15, 2020

'Parade of Gratitude' in Lacombe next Monday

The Lacombe Police Service, in partnership with the Lacombe Fire Department, Lacombe County Fire Department, Alberta Sheriffs, Lacombe County Peace Officers, City of Lacombe Bylaw Services, Alberta He...

Apr 15, 2020

Local students announced as finalists in Watersheds Contest

Local students received good news this past week when they were chosen as finalists in the 2020 Caring for our Watersheds competition. The Battle River Watersheds Alliance, the host of the central Alb...

Apr 14, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Sylvan Lake Fire Department partners with Sobey's for in-town deliveries

The Sylvan Lake Fire Department is teaming up with Sylvan Lake Sobeys to offer grocery delivery service for seniors and individuals with special mobility needs during the COVID-19 outbreak."Our team a...

Apr 13, 2020