Community News

Nova Chemicals donates big to United Way

United Way Central Alberta would like to extend a huge Thank You to NOVA Chemicals' employees who raised an astounding $716,565 during their 2019 United Way Central Alberta #UNIGNORABLE campaign. The ...

Oct 31, 2019

RCMP offer tips for a safe Halloween

RCMP are reminding residents and motorists to pay extra attention this Halloween.As foot traffic often increases, especially within residential neighbourhoods, RCMP are asking motorists to reduce thei...

Oct 31, 2019

Rodeo queens talk mindfulness at St. Teresa of Avila School

The counselling and administration team at St. Teresa of Avila School have been focusing this year on mindfulness and self-regulation techniques for students. On Wednesday, Jaden Holle, Miss Rodeo Can...

Oct 31, 2019 Taylor McNair, Miss Rodeo America and Jaden Holle, Miss Rodeo Canada with St. Teresa of Avila students (Photo submitted)

Sylvan Lake Library offering 'Food for Fines' in November

From November 1-16, people who have fines on their Sylvan Lake Library card can pay them off by paying it forward. During the Food for Fines promotion, Sylvan Lake Library will forgive fines in exchan...

Oct 30, 2019

‘Tis Toys for Tickets time again

RED DEER- Anyone who receives a City-issued parking ticket between November 1 and 30 can once again pay their ticket with a toy through The City of Red Deer's annual Toys for Tickets program. All gift...

Oct 30, 2019

Return expired medications to protect Red Deer’s waterways

RED DEER- Residents are asked to check their medicine cabinets for unused or expired medications and return them to their local pharmacy. Last year The City partnered with The Alberta Pharmacists' Ass...

Oct 30, 2019

Red Deer Lights the Night, Saturday, Nov. 16

RED DEER- Red Deerians are invited to come downtown to celebrate the holiday season and see the annual light up of City Hall Park at Red Deer Lights the Night, Saturday, November 16. Guests can enjoy ...

Oct 30, 2019

Child Advocacy Centre to host inaugural Courage Luncheon and Book Launch

Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre is pleased to announce its very first Courage Luncheon, featuring author and behavioral scientist Dr. Peter Gregg.For the inaugural Courage Luncheon, the CACAC is...

Oct 29, 2019 (Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre)

City to update recreation software November 4-7

The Intelli system, which is used for all recreation, parks and culture programming registration, scheduling, point of sale and memberships at The City of Red Deer, will be updated in November. The up...

Oct 29, 2019

QuitCore program helps local residents quit tobacco

Local residents wishing to kick their tobacco habits can access the tools and support needed to build a tobacco-free lifestyle when QuitCore - a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) tobacco-cessation pr...

Oct 29, 2019 (Alberta Health Services)