Community News

Red Deerians asked for input on transit service

RED DEER- An online survey is now open for residents to provide input as The City develops a plan for transit network improvements. The goal of the project is to ensure transit riders have access to f...

Jul 24, 2019

Road work to cause traffic disruptions on 77 Street

Traffic on 77 Street will be disrupted from 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 as road work is completed between 47 Avenue Close and 40 Avenue.Drivers are reminded to slow down when approachin...

Jul 23, 2019

AHS provides education and support with health workshops

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is inviting local individuals to attend supportive health information workshops that are helping Albertans make positive adjustments to their lifestyles.The workshops are...

Jul 23, 2019

$3.1 million Scotiabank donation supports local Big Brothers Big Sisters

RED DEER- One-to-one youth mentorship has been given a tremendous boost thanks to a transformational $3.1 million donation by Scotiabank to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada.The funds have already be...

Jul 23, 2019

Reducing the risk of West Nile virus infection

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to take precautions necessary to protect themselves against West Nile virus infection."With exposure to mosquitoes comes risk of West Nile virus," ...

Jul 22, 2019

Vendors wanted for first Downtown Red Deer Car Boot Sale

The Red Deer Downtown Business Association (DBA) is looking for vendors who would be interested in participating in the first Downtown Red Deer Car Boot Sale happening on July 31 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m...

Jul 21, 2019

Highway 2 / Gaetz Avenue Interchange –South Collector‐Distributor Road‐ Night Closures

Beginning Sunday July 21, 2019, there will be intermittent night closures of portions of the southbound collectordistributor road, southbound CD road ramps, Taylor Drive ramps and southbound Highway 2...

Jul 21, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Community member donates towards the Stettler track on her 99th birthday

STETTLER- Well-known local community supporter, Ethel Williams, gifted a donation for the Stettler Community Recreation Track resurfacing to celebrate her 99th birthday this week. Her $500 contributio...

Jul 19, 2019 Left to right: Ethel Williams, Board Chair Greg Hayden (Clearview)

Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre's “Donate to Dunk”

RED DEER- Make a splash in your community by taking part in the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre's"Donate to Dunk" event at Westerner Days.Come on down to the fair grounds and take part in their ...

Jul 18, 2019

Ponoka set to begin paving and concrete work

The Town of Ponoka's annual Pavement and Concrete Improvement Programs for 2019 are set to begin.The programs are an essential component of the Town's Asset Management Plan and a key part of the Town'...

Jul 16, 2019