Community News

1st ever Red Deer Shelter Ribfest coming in September

The 1st Annual Red Deer Shelter Ribfest, featuring five of the top rib teams from across Canada and the US, will be cooking up some of the best mouth-watering BBQ smoked ribs you've ever had! Bring th...

Aug 21, 2019

Town of Ponoka seeks public input on Budget 2020

Ponoka citizens are being invited to give their input on the 2020 Town Budget over the coming weeks.The Town of Ponoka is hosting a series of 'mobile' Budget Consultation Sessions as part of its annua...

Aug 21, 2019

City seeks further public input on transit services

The City is preparing for the next phase of community outreach for citizens to further help reshape Red Deer's transit services. Proposed new routes, improved frequency, connectivity and accessibility...

Aug 20, 2019

Volunteer of the Month program launches in Red Deer

RED DEER, AUGUST 19, 2019 - Can you name 5 individuals who make a difference through volunteering in our community? September marks the launch of a partnership between Volunteer Central and Parkland M...

Aug 19, 2019 Some of the thousands of volunteers from the 2019 Canada Winter Games (Photo: Canada Games)

Celebrating child development professionals

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Minister's Awards of Excellence in Child Development.Every year, the Alberta government recognizes outstanding child development professionals who excel...

Aug 19, 2019

Local breweries tap into creativity to support Parkinson Association

There was something brewing for a great cause this past Monday at Bo's Bar and Stage. "Who Brewed it Best" challenged 12 Alberta craft breweries to come up with their finest creation featuring a secre...

Aug 18, 2019

Three Mile Bend being tested for blue-green algae

(Red Deer, Alberta) - Due to the potential for blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) in one of the ponds at Three Mile Bend, The City of Red Deer is asking the public to use caution when in that area. The ...

Aug 17, 2019

BIG Brain Trivia Night raises $2,000 for The Mustard Seed school lunch program

BIG 105 took its popular "BIG Brain" morning show contest on the road Thursday night in support of a great cause. The first ever "BIG Brain Trivia Night" at Bo's Bar and Stage saw 21 teams of four peo...

Aug 16, 2019

Ponoka's Annual Report to the Community

PONOKA- The Town has released its 2018 Annual Report to the Community.With the 2019 Budget year well underway, the report looks back at some of the many accomplishments and milestones Ponoka has achie...

Aug 16, 2019

Viking Days storms into Spruce View this weekend

Viking Days 2019 is this weekend (August 17 and 18) at the Danish Canadian Museum in Spruce View.The event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, with the added excitement of the Feast of the Vikings on Sat...

Aug 15, 2019