Community News

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

Tickets on sale for Red Deer Hospice Society’s Gala: A Night at the Races!

RED DEER- Join the Red Deer Hospice Society as they create A Night at the Races! The Kentucky Derby inspired gala will provide an immersive and entertaining evening at Exhibition Hall at Westerner Par...

Dec 03, 2019

Chinook's Edge students attend Mental Health Summit

Students from 11 schools across Chinook's Edge School Division recently took part in the second annual Headstrong Mental Health Summit in Didsbury. The day-long event is a project from the Chinook's E...

Dec 02, 2019 (Photo: Chinook's Edge School Division)

Red Deer & District Community Foundation, RBC Foundation announce $45,000 for local youth

Red Deer & District Community Foundation and RBC Foundation have handed out a total of $45,000 to support three youth led initiatives in Central Alberta in the amount of $15,000 each. The announce...

Nov 29, 2019 (Photo: rdnewsNOW/Rene Rondeau)

Support students and win a tiny house

RED DEER- Are you interested in supporting cole Secondaire Notre Dame High School and winning a tiny home?Get your tickets today.There are only 1520 tickets available. The school will be raffling off ...

Nov 29, 2019