Category Archives: Community News
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.
Charities announced for 8th annual Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival and Market
The Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival committee, announced today the addition of two new charity recipient groups to the longstanding holiday event. Current recipient groups the Sylvan Lake Advanced ...
Oct 21, 2019
New pedestrian traffic signals at 54 Street and 49 Avenue
New pedestrian signals have been installed at the intersection of 54 Street and 49 Avenue.As crews work to activate the signals and remove existing signage, temporary traffic disruptions may occur. Si...
Oct 20, 2019 New traffic lights have been installed at the intersection of 49 Avenue and 54 Street. (Google Maps)
National School Safety Week
RED DEER- October 17-23 is National School Safety Week and this year, the Canada Safety Council's message is simple: There can be no tolerance for bullying. Whether you're a student, an educator, a pa...
Oct 18, 2019
On October 24–Go BLUE in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month
RED DEER- The Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) is "Going Blue" on Thursday, October 24 in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month - and we want you to join us.By wearing blue, you are...
Oct 18, 2019