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CommunityNOW: Jayda's cupcake fundraiser back in support of humane society

Jayda's love for animals inspired her to do something to help them. Little did she know that her cupcake fundraiser in support of the Central Alberta Humane Society would end up raising over $17,000!S...

Feb 11, 2020

St. Teresa of Avila School shows support for The Mustard Seed

On Monday, students and staff at St. Teresa of Avila School joined together for the "Coldest Day of the Year" walk to raise awareness for homelessness and to support The Mustard Seed in Red Deer. This...

Feb 11, 2020 (Photo: Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools)

Brenda Dennis is Alberta's School Bus Driver of the Year

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) would like to congratulate Brenda Dennis, who has won the School Bus Driver of the Year Award through the Student Transportation Association of Alberta (STAA...

Feb 11, 2020 (Photo: Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools)

Red Deer Arts Council AGM and Creative Connections Event

Notice is hereby given that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of The Red Deer Arts Council will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at 6:00 pm in the Nickel Studio at Central Alberta Theatre's Memoria Cent...

Feb 11, 2020

Working well workshop coming to White Sands

An informative water well management workshop is aiming to help residents in the County of Stettler protect their drinking water. The workshop will take place at the White Sands Community Hall (8 Fron...

Feb 10, 2020

$15,600 grant supports the Family School Enhancement Program in Innisfail

INNISFAIL- Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools has received a $15,600 grant from Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) to help enrich the Family School Enhancement Program for students attending...

Feb 10, 2020

Notre Dame High School's "Le Cordon Rouge" evening

Red Deer- Food studies students demonstrated, prepared and served Italian delights last Thursday evening at cole Secondaire Notre Dame High School's "Le Cordon Rouge" Kitchen event. For $65, people we...

Feb 10, 2020

BIG Pursuit returns in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters

Red Deer's most amazing race is back again for another year. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer and District launched their pledging campaign and announced this year's edition of The BIG Pursuit at ...

Feb 10, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Central Alberta Refugee Effort hosting 'Lunch and Learn' for Black History Month

Central Alberta Refugee Effort is hosting two sessions of Lunch and Learn in the coming weeks with a focus on Black History Month, which runs through February.The two events are happening Feb. 10 and ...

Feb 09, 2020

Volunteer(s) of the Month: David and Melissa Lorenson

Beloved is a good performance. But what is a movie without extras? How can a play proceed without the make-up artists? It takes work outside of the limelight for entertainment to be what it is. There ...

Feb 09, 2020 David and Melissa Lorenson, volunteers with the Red Deer Royals