Community News

Delburne Launches RED HEART CAMPAIGN

Delburne FCSS in collaboration with Delburne Family School Wellness Worker is launching the "RED HEART CAMPAIGN."In these current times we are facing uncertainty, despair and loneliness. Now more than...

Mar 25, 2020

Mobile blood clinic in Rimbey cancelled, donors can go to Red Deer

Canadian Blood Services is advising Red Deer area donors that it has cancelled the mobile donor centre on April 6 at the Peter Lougheed Community Centre (5109 54 Street, Rimbey). In order to continue ...

Mar 23, 2020

New details for participants in cancelled 2020 Woody's Marathon

The following is a message from the race director regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on the 2020 Woody's Marathon/Half/10k/5k.Over the last few days the Red Deer Marathon Society has received many, man...

Mar 22, 2020

Facebook page made to help Red Deerians during COVID-19 crisis

A Facebook page with nearly 1000 members is helping central Albertans share ideas and the latest info as it pertains to COVID-19.Red Deer COVID-19 Volunteers was recently created by local resident Chr...

Mar 20, 2020

Volunteer Central creates information hub for COVID-19 response

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Volunteer Central is creating an information hub on our website. The intention of the hub is to communicate your organizational needs to the community an...

Mar 20, 2020

Blackfalds teacher is Division finalist for ASBA Edwin Parr Award

To honour excellence in first-year teachers, the Board of Trustees have selected Nicole Adrian from St. Gregory the Great Catholic School in Blackfalds as Division finalist for the Alberta School Boar...

Mar 20, 2020

Red Deer Airport reschedules Props and Pistons Show and Shine

It is with heavy hearts that the staff and event organizers at the Red Deer Regional Airport have made the decision to reschedule the Props and Pistons Show and Shine, as well as the Franklin Auctions...

Mar 18, 2020

Charity hockey game in Penhold supports Red Deer Food Bank

A charity hockey game between Penhold Volunteer Firefighters and Bowden Correction Officers over the weekend has resulted in a boost to the coffers of the Red Deer Food Bank Society.On Monday, Penhold...

Mar 16, 2020 Firefighter Joe Haineault presents a check to the Red Deer Food Bank Society. (Penhold Fire Department)

Red Deer & District Community Foundation suspends grant program due to COVID-19 pandemic

Dearest Friends, Colleagues and Donors: It is important to us that you know we are diligently working to navigate the present situation. The health and well-being of all those we share our community w...

Mar 16, 2020

Red Deer County cancels all FCSS support programming

Red Deer County is temporarily cancelling all recreation and Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) programming effective immediately due to the increased presence of COVID-19 in Alberta. Coun...

Mar 16, 2020 Red Deer County Logo Update