Category Archives: Community News

Gord Bamford Charity Golf Classic returns for 12th year
The Gord Bamford Foundation is pleased to announce the 12th Annual Charity Golf Classic, will be taking place August 7-8, 2019 at the Cambridge Hotel Resort & Conference Centre in Red Deer. JEDCO ...
Jul 16, 2019

Road closures, transit disruptions during Westerner Days parade
The Westerner Days Fair & Exposition parade will take place in downtown Red Deer on Wednesday, July 17 resulting in multiple road closures and traffic detours, along with transit disruptions.Roadw...
Jul 15, 2019 Westerner Days Parade route through downtown Red Deer on July 17.

The Lending Cupboard seeking new board members
Are you a caring, compassionate individual that is looking to become involved with an organization that is making significant impact in the lives of thousands of central Albertans every year? The Lend...
Jul 15, 2019

Open houses this week for AltaLink project
Two open houses are coming up to allow people to learn more about AltaLink's Central East Transfer-Out Project.AltaLink's proposed project affects residents in the counties of Red Deer, Lacombe and an...
Jul 13, 2019

Thousands line up for Westerner Days pancakes at Bower Place
The 38th annual Bower Place - Westerner Days Pancake Breakfast took place Saturday morning. This year's pancake breakfast charity of choice was the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre. As usual, the...
Jul 13, 2019 (rdnewsNOW)

Downtown tree pruning set to begin
Tree pruning is set to begin in downtown Red Deer next week.City officials say Parks aerial lift trucks (bucket trucks) will be pruning city owned trees in the downtown area between 48 and 52 Street a...
Jul 12, 2019

Waghorn Street Construction to Affect Access
Road closure for the repaving of Waghorn Street began today and will alter access of the Civic Cultural Centre, FCSS and Tayles Water Spray Park. The project will be performed in phases and will take ...
Jul 10, 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 09, 2019
Lane closures on Ross Street
A water main replacement project will cause temporary lane closures on Ross Street near 43 Avenue early next week. Temporary lane closures will affect traffic on Ross Street at 43 Avenue starting at 6...
Jul 08, 2019

Evening at Ellis features local fibre artists
On July 20, Ellis Bird Farm will keep its gates open until 8:00 p.m. In addition to all our usual nature-related exhibits and the beautiful evening view, we will also have several local fibre artists ...
Jul 08, 2019