Community News

Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program taking registrations

The Salvation Army in Red Deer is once again running our annual Adopt-A-Family Program which provides Christmas assistance to seniors and families. Registration for the program began on November 12 an...

Nov 16, 2019

Real Canadian Superstore holiday initiative brings Red Deer Filipino community closer to home

This holiday season Real Canadian Superstore (RCSS) is helping Red Deer spread love and cheer with the return of its bonus Balikbayan box program, inspired by the modern Filipino tradition. RCSS's Fil...

Nov 15, 2019

Free session to help participants improve heart health

Local residents looking to manage their cholesterol and blood pressure are invited to an upcoming information session to better understand their heart health.Heart Wise: Managing Cholesterol and Blood...

Nov 15, 2019

Ice cream fundraiser scoops up support for Father Lacombe Catholic School

Thanks to an awesome group of Leadership students and the Father Lacombe Catholic School community we were thrilled today to turn over the proceeds from our confetti cake ice cream sandwich pop-up sal...

Nov 14, 2019

Ponoka simplifies garbage, recycling pickup schedules

Beginning January 1, 2020, the Town of Ponoka curbside waste collection schedule will be simplified in order to streamline the collection service and minimize confusion over which carts to place at th...

Nov 14, 2019

Bantam AAA Rebels collecting toques and mitts for Safe Harbour

The Red Deer Bantam AAA Rebels are doing their part to help the city's less fortunate. The team is collecting new winter accessories (toques, mitts, scares, etc.) for Safe Harbour Society at their hom...

Nov 14, 2019

RDC welcomes Sheldon Kennedy next week

Red Deer College is welcoming Sheldon Kennedy, co-founder of Respect Group Inc., as he shares his vision on creating a global culture of respect.Kennedy will be speaking at the Red Deer College Arts C...

Nov 14, 2019 (Photo: speakers.ca)

Nominations open for 2020 Women of Excellence Awards

The Red Deer & District Community Foundation (RDDCF) is excited to announce that nominations for the 2020 Women of Excellence Gala are now officially open. This is the 13th consecutive year the Fo...

Nov 14, 2019

Community invited to upcoming Red Deer Native Friendship Society conference

Members of the community are invited to join the Red Deer Native Friendship Society for their upcoming conference, Nov. 18-19 at the Baymont Inn and Suites.TALK Conference: Truth Awakening Love & ...

Nov 13, 2019

BDO surpasses one million meals for Drive Away Hunger campaign

Toronto, Nov. 12 -- Today, BDO Canada announced that it has exceeded 1 million meals to fight hunger, supporting Farm Credit Canada's annual Drive Away Hunger campaign. The meals go directly to food b...

Nov 13, 2019