Category Archives: Community News
Free sessions provide education on diabetes management
Local residents working to manage pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are invited to free Alberta Health Services (AHS) information sessions.Diabetes The Basics is offered as a two-part group session led...
Oct 29, 2019
Lerouge music teacher wins David Peterkin Award
Michael Mann, a teacher at cole Camille J. Lerouge School has received the David Peterkin Award for his excellent service to music education and the band community. His peers, who are part of the Phi ...
Oct 29, 2019 (Photo: Submitted)
Sales of ‘exclusive’ CFR tickets to support Ronald McDonald House
The 46th edition of the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) is set to kick off Tuesday at Westerner Park. In partnership with the Red Deer Regional Airport, CFR has released an exclusive set of seats availabl...
Oct 28, 2019
Chinook’s Edge honours employees at annual staff recognition celebration
INNISFAIL- Chinook's Edge School Division acknowledged dozens of long-serving staff and welcomed 20 new teachers at its annual Celebrations event on October 24. Co-hosted by the Board of Trustees and ...
Oct 28, 2019
2019 winners announced for Cash and Cars Lottery
"It's donating with a chance to win, so it's a win-win."That's how Lawrence Chang of Leduc described his win when told his lucky ticket number 700737009 had just won him the Alberta Cancer Foundation ...
Oct 24, 2019
'Meet the Author' event this weekend
Red Deer Public Library is inviting the public to meet featured authors and learn about their books from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, October 25, at the Timberlands Branch (300 Timothy Drive). Oct...
Oct 23, 2019
2019 Red Deer Lip Sync Battle for the Outreach Centre
The 4th annual Red Deer Lip Sync Battle for the Outreach Centre was held at Bo's Bar and Stage on Friday night. This year's battle saw 12 competitors, including rdnewsNOW's very own Rene Rondeau, take...
Oct 21, 2019
Road closure on 30 Street/47 Avenue
Drivers in south Red Deer should be aware of a utility construction project that will shut down a section of 30 Street/47 Avenue.Electric Light & Power crews will be installing electrical componen...
Oct 21, 2019
Lane and sidewalk closure on 49 Avenue
Drivers and pedestrians should be aware of a construction project that will shut down a section of northbound 49 Avenue as well as the adjacent sidewalk.Crews will be working in the area of 49 Avenue ...
Oct 21, 2019
Rotary Club of Red Deer Urban Spirits donates $10,000 to child advocacy centre
Red Deer (Oct. 21) - The Rotary Club of Red Deer Urban Spirits is thrilled to share that they have made a $10,000 donation to the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC). The funds were raised t...
Oct 21, 2019 Pictured (left to right) Troy Gillard and Ross
Smilie with Rotary Club of Red Deer Urban Spirits, Mark Jones and Alaine Martin
with the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre.