Community News

Nominations open for PAMZ Blue Skies Awards

RED DEER- The Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting nominations for the 2020 edition of its Blue Skies Awards. These awards recognize individuals, org...

Mar 16, 2020

Carnival Cinemas offers update amid COVID-19 concerns

In a letter to patrons, Carnival Cinemas President Bill Ramji says the theatre will remain open, but cancel all late night showtimes until further notice."Our theatre capacity has been reduced to enco...

Mar 14, 2020

CrossRoads Church changing up Sunday Services to due COVID-19

Effective Sunday, March 15th, CrossRoads Church has decided to move all three of its Sunday services to their online platform until further notice. In response to growing risk of the COVID-19 situatio...

Mar 14, 2020

Chinook's Edge receives $10,000 from Smiles Thru Lindsey Foundation

INNISFAIL- The Board of Trustees of the Chinooks Edge School Division was presented with a cheque for $10,000 on Wednesday as the recipients of this year's Smiles Thru Lindsey Foundation grant. The mo...

Mar 13, 2020

Burger of the Month raises over $1,100 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe and District

LACOMBE- Does it get much better than not one but two guest chef's and two burgers?It was a first for our Burger of the Month Program and it was a hit.Local guest chef's Alvin and Helen Peck provided ...

Mar 12, 2020 (February’s Burger of the Month “Two of a Kind”, created in collaboration with local guest chef’s Helen and Alvin Peck. $2 from every burger sold went directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe and District, with a total of $1,160 turned over on March 11)

Red Deer firefighters raise over $8,800 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada

Nearly $9,000 was raised over the weekend as a group of Red Deer firefighters camped out on the rooftop of Fire Hall No. 3 for a good cause. The four firefighters climbed to the roof at noon on Friday...

Mar 11, 2020

Parker Thompson awarded Nossack Athletic Ambassador Grant

Red Deer racecar driver start Parker Thompson is the first recipient of the Nossack Athletic Ambassador Grant, which athletes who are actively involved in the local Red Deer community in a positive wa...

Mar 11, 2020

RDC encourages awareness of Indigenous Culture and Social Justice at upcoming events

RED DEER- RDC invites community members to attend two upcoming events hosted by its Indigenous Student Services department and community partners. The Free Film Screening of "npawistamsowin: We Will S...

Mar 11, 2020

$16,000 grant supports Family School Enhancement Program in Sylvan Lake

SYLVAN LAKE- cole Our Lady of the Rosary School and cole Mother Teresa Catholic School will receive $16,000 for their Family School Enhancement Program."Our goal through this grant is to build communi...

Mar 11, 2020

Terrace Ridge School hosts latest Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-up Sale

LACOMBE- There is nothing better than seeing kids jump in, take to task and love every minute of it.The latest Cilantro and Chive Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-up Sale took place at Terrace Ridge School in L...

Mar 11, 2020 (Grade 6 students helped Cilantro and Chive Owner Rieley Kay serve up our “Black Forest Cake” Ice Cream Sandwich to 173 student peers and staff over the lunch hour on March 10)