Category Archives: Community News

Blackfalds Stuff a Bus event seeks non-perishable food donations
In support of local food bank programs, Blackfalds residents are invited to the annual Stuff a Bus fundraiser, taking place on April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event aims to collect non-perishable f...
Apr 02, 2025

The state of Canda's birds: Red Deer River Naturalists to share population update
The Red Deer River Naturalists invite the community to a talk by Jody Allair, "The State of Canada's Birds: How Data Can Inform Conservative Action."Allair will discuss the State of Canada's Birds 202...
Apr 02, 2025

18th Run/Hike for Hospice coming this June
The Run/Hike for Hospice, in support of the Red Deer Hospice Society, is quickly approaching. The event is now in its 18th year and will go ahead June 8 at Bower Ponds, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.This year, pa...
Apr 02, 2025

Red Deer playing host to regional one-act theatre festival
Red Deer is set to host the Heartland Regional One-Act Festival, an annual community theatre festival, this month at the Central Alberta Theatre. April 11-12, this event will be held in the Studio The...
Apr 01, 2025

Red Deer high schoolers invited to April 2 'Pave the Pathway' career fair
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools -- Red Deer and area high school students are invited to explore their future at the "Pave the Pathway" Post-Secondary and Career Fair, hosted at cole Secondaire Not...
Mar 31, 2025

MLA Jason Stephan hosting community town hall
Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan is hosting a public town hall on April 2.The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.Topics to be discussed will include U.S. tariffs, Pre...
Mar 28, 2025

First Thursday Concert Series welcomes international violinist and Calgary pianist
The Friends of the Red Deer Public Library (Downtown Branch) invites residents to experience the works of violinist Kevin A. Lefohn and Steinway artist Derek Zhi Guang Chiu in its next iteration of th...
Mar 28, 2025

Community Foundation of Central Alberta to tour region and connect with residents
The Community Foundation of Central Alberta (CFCAB) will celebrate its 35th anniversary and recent name change by embarking on a tour of the region.The foundation will visit 10 communities throughout ...
Mar 28, 2025

Temporary road closure for Ponoka's Battle River Run on April 5
Town of Ponoka -- There will be a temporary road closure along 46 Street from 44 Avenue to 50 Avenue in Ponoka on Saturday, April 5 (weather permitting) for the annual Ponoka Battle River Run. The roa...
Mar 28, 2025

World Religions Conference explores perspectives on life and death
Why are we here, what's our purpose and what happens after death? These are the kinds of questions that echo across faith, philosophy, and scientific exploration, and that the 18th annual World Religi...
Mar 28, 2025