Community News

Newcomers to Red Deer invited to "Learn to Skate" in January

There are few things more Canadian than skating on a frozen sheet of water, laughing with friends, playing a game of shinny, and warming up with a mug of hot chocolate. That experience is worth sharin...

Dec 07, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Food bank drive for the Salvation Army this Saturday

The Red Deer Legion Branch 35 is holding its first food bank drive for the Salvation Army this Saturday (Dec. 7).It is being held in conjunction with the annual craft and bake sale, and runs 1-3:30 p....

Dec 06, 2019

Jim Pattison Broadcast Group announces Prairie Equity Scholarships winners for 2019

Students at Assiniboine Community College in Brandon, Manitoba and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta are the 2019 recipients of the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Prairie ...

Dec 06, 2019 JPBG Winnipeg GM Mark Patric and Desiree Brightnose.

Lane closure on Riverside Drive

Drivers should be aware of a multi-day lane closure next week on Riverside Drive. The northbound lane, south of 77 street, will be closed to traffic from 8 a.m. on Monday, December 9 to 5 p.m. on Frid...

Dec 06, 2019 Shown with a red line, the northbound lane of Riverside Drive between 77 and 76 streets will be closed from 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13. (Google Maps)

CommunityNOW: Bower Place and Child Advocacy Centre team up for the holidays!

Bower Place is teaming up with the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) for the holiday season.Volunteers from the centre are working the gift wrapping station at The Great Indoor Market from...

Dec 06, 2019

The Outreach Centre seeing big demand for "Adopt-a-Family" program

It's a difficult time of year for many.To date, The Outreach Centre has received 288 wish lists for children through our Adopt-A-Family program.The Outreach Centre provides assistance throughout the y...

Dec 04, 2019

Red Deer & District Food Bank benefits from Westerner Park's Christmas Artisan Market

RED DEER- Westerner Park's annual Christmas Artisan Market broke their all-time food bank donation record this past weekend. The Christmas Artisan Market took place on November 30 in the Harvest Centr...

Dec 04, 2019

Help the Safe Harbour Society this holiday season

Safe Harbour Society is hoping the Red Deer community will step up by purchasing some essential items to help their clients during the holiday season. People or groups can support overnight shelter gu...

Dec 03, 2019

Burger of the Month raises $5,000 for Lacombe and District FCSS

RED DEER- The Cilantro & Chive December guest chef was keen to see proceeds from his Christmas dinner inspired burger support a program that embodies the spirit of the holidays, Lacombe and Distri...

Dec 03, 2019

Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle Fun Run-Dec.7

RED DEER- The Salvation Army will be holding their annual Santa Shuffle on Saturday, December 7, at 10 a.m., at the Kerry Wood Nature Park. The 5 km Fun Run and 1 km Elf Walk raises funds for local Sa...

Dec 03, 2019