Community News

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

"The White Buffalo” burger raises over $1,500 for Alzheimer Society

The creative juices were flowing (and dripping from one beard in particular) for our October Burger of the Month, "The White Buffalo!"It was inspired by the indie band and our guest chef Peter Michael...

Nov 13, 2019

CN Police want you to Stay Safe this winter

No matter where you live, chances are you will face some challenging driving conditions in the months ahead. Freezing rain, snow, sleet and whiteouts can make winter driving downright dangerous.In fac...

Nov 12, 2019 (Photo: CN Rail)

Alberta RCMP reminders about suspicious activity and leaving vehicles idling

LEAVING VEHICLES IDLING AND UNOCCUPIEDAlberta RCMP remind drivers not to leave their vehicles idling while unoccupied. When the temperature drops, police see an increase in stolen vehicle incidents wh...

Nov 10, 2019

Salvation Army to kick off kettle campaign Nov. 14

The Salvation Army in Red Deer is launching their annual Christmas Kettle Campaign on Thursday, November 14, at Bower Place Shopping Centre at 12 noon, with Deputy Mayor Frank Wong making the first of...

Nov 08, 2019 (CFJC Today)