Community News

Radon Screening Kits available at Red Deer Public Library

RED DEER- Radon Screening Kits will soon be available to borrow from the Red Deer Public Library (RDPL), thanks to a joint effort between the library and the Alberta Lung Association. Radon is a cance...

Nov 06, 2019

Hunting Hills students to host annual Veteran's Dinner

Students and local veterans will be gathered at Hunting Hills High School in Red Deer Tuesday evening for an annual event aimed at recognizing the service of both current and past Canadian military me...

Nov 05, 2019

Save the Beard for Smiles Thru Lindsey

Seven very hairy dudes are about to become less hairy...or are they?! That's up to you!These gentleman have put their beards into your hands. You can donate to have them SHAVE their beard, or to help ...

Nov 05, 2019

Red Deer groups recognized as parks and rec leaders

Red Deer was recognized as an Alberta parks and recreation leader as local organizations won three separate awards at the annual Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) conference last month...

Nov 04, 2019 Access for All playscape (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Public invited to Cattlemen’s Day event in Red Deer County

Red Deer County Agricultural Services is pleased to co-host an upcoming workshop on the future of the cattle industry. The workshop is co-hosted with Clearwater County and takes place on Nov. 21 from ...

Nov 04, 2019

Red Deer County asking for feedback on rural land use

Red Deer County is seeking public opinion on the subdivision of agricultural/rural lands. In order to help the County better understand how residents and landowners feel about this very important topi...

Nov 03, 2019 Red Deer County Logo Update

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