Community News

Supports available from AHS, PCN following pregnancy, infant loss

RED DEER - Parents and families dealing with pregnancy loss or infant death are reminded that supports are available to them through Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Red Deer Primary Care Network...

Oct 15, 2019 (Miguel Ugalde)

Lowe's Canada Heroes Campaign raises over $1.2 million

Boucherville, QC- From September 1 to 30, some 270 Lowe's, RONA, and Reno-Depot stores across the country raised funds to help a non-profit organization or public school of their choice-heroes in thei...

Oct 15, 2019

Lacombe’s 2019 Fall Community Clean Up

LACOMBE- The City's annual fall Community Clean Up Campaign - a special refuse pickup that provides residents with an opportunity to dispose of household and yard refuse that one would not normally pl...

Oct 11, 2019

Ponoka fall clean up begins October 15

The Town of Ponoka Fall Clean Up campaign begins Tuesday, October 15. Town crews will be collecting compostable yard waste placed in all residential back alleys for pick up. Ponoka residents are asked...

Oct 10, 2019

Celebrate the Best of Blackfalds Business

All nominated Blackfalds businesses and staff will be recognized next Thursday evening and the 2019 Business Awards will be presented. This annual event is co-hosted by the Blackfalds & District C...

Oct 10, 2019

Weekly green cart collection in Ponoka ends for the season Nov. 1

The last day of the season for weekly pick up of compostable waste in your Green Cart is November 1. Green Carts will be emptied every second week during the winter months, from November 6 until May w...

Oct 10, 2019

Burger of the Month raises over $2,300 for Avery's Legacy

RED DEER- Customers of Cilantro & Chive connected with the "Eat Your Feelings" burger in September.Dr. Jody Carrington was the guest chef with $2 from every burger sold going to the organization o...

Oct 09, 2019 (From L-R: Rieley and Kim Kay, Owners of Cilantro and Chive, Dr. Jody Carrington, Cathy and Ryan Decker and their daughter Addison)

Road closure on Springbett Drive this weekend

(Red Deer, Alberta) - Residents in Mountview should be aware of a sanitary sewer maintenance project that will shut down a section of Springbett Drive this weekend. Crews contracted by The City of Red...

Oct 04, 2019 Red: Closure on Springbett Drive between 37 Street and 39 Street; Blue: Detours via 44 Avenue and 37 Street. (Google Maps)

Chinook’s Edge teachers work to ensure learning continues for students long after graduation

Jackie Taylor's 28 year teaching career has taken her from the classroom to the roles of school Principal and Division Principal. These experiences through the grades now inform her approach to ensuri...

Oct 03, 2019

Boo Booklets return as healthy option for trick-or-treaters in Red Deer

Red Deerians looking for a healthy alternative for Halloween giveaways can distribute Boo Booklet tickets to trick-or-treaters. Starting October 8, Boo Booklets are available for purchase from City re...

Oct 03, 2019