Category Archives: Community News

Magdalene House invites public to learn about human trafficking
Magdalene House Society is hosting an event on Feb. 22 to raise awareness on what is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.The event, which goes from 9:30-2:30 at the Black Knight Inn, will feature...
Feb 09, 2020

Toonies for Tummies supports breakfast program at North Cottage High School
One in five kids in our community go hungry, and in some areas that number is higher. Students just don't learn the same on an empty stomach.Toonies for Tummies is a nationwide program put on by The G...
Feb 07, 2020 (rdnewsNOW/Dan Hermanutz)

RCMP reminds public of distracted driving tips
EDMONTON- Distracted driving limits a driver's ability to focus on the driving task and road conditions. Distracted driving behaviours include talking on a cell phone, texting, reading a book, eating,...
Feb 07, 2020

Engaging with Alberta’s future leaders
EDMONTON- Junior and senior high school students are encouraged to apply for the 2020-21 Education Minister's Youth Council.Forty students will be selected to form next year's youth council to bring t...
Feb 07, 2020

Outreach Centre benefits from latest 100+ Women donation
100+ Women Who Care Red Deer kicked off its sixth year this week.The organization heard pitches from The Lending Cupboard, Central Alberta Women's Outreach Society, and the Red Deer Regional Hospital ...
Feb 06, 2020

Props and Pistons returns May 24
RED DEER- The Red Deer Regional Airport is pleased to announce the return of the Props and Pistons Show at the Red Deer Regional Airport on May 24. The show features static aircraft displays, a vehicl...
Feb 06, 2020

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools students enjoy Winter Walk Day
RED DEER- On Wednesday, schools throughout the Red Deer Catholic School Division (RDCRS) participated in Winter Walk Day. The annual event encourages people across Alberta to be active outdoors in win...
Feb 06, 2020

RSM Canada donates $31K to Tools for School
RSM Canada ("RSM"), the leading global provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on middle market businesses, was pleased to present the Central Alberta Women's Outreach Society (CAWOS) T...
Feb 05, 2020

Didsbury high school student shows "Heart of a Champion"
Sixteen year-old Sydnee thinks it's 'super cool' to be selected as one of only 12 young people named as Champions - an understated response given the massive medical struggles she has recently worked ...
Feb 05, 2020 Sydnee with her mom, Michelle. (Photo: Chinook's Edge School Division)

Recreation, community spaces and pool rentals available for 2020/2021 fall & winter season
RED DEER- Booking applications are now being accepted for groups wanting to book Red Deer's recreation, pools and community spaces for the upcoming fall and winter season.Community associations, sport...
Feb 05, 2020