Category Archives: Community News

Luck of the Paw: Humane Society holding open house
The Central Alberta Humane Society is excited to invite residents to its "Luck of the Paw" Open House, a chance to support our furry friends ahead of St. Patrick's Day. On March 15, head to the Humane...
Mar 14, 2025

New novel based on local history
Finding Flora, the new novel from former Red Deer resident Elinor Florence, digs deep into Central Alberta history.Coming from publisher Simon & Schuster on April 1, the book tells the story of a ...
Mar 13, 2025

Applications now open for Red Deer Arts Council Awards & Scholarships
The Red Deer Arts Council announced on Tuesday that they've officially opened applications for their 2025 Scholarships and Awards.Submissions are now being accepted and application forms can be picked...
Mar 12, 2025

Red Deer RCMP hosting annual Shred-It event march 26
Red Deer RCMP are hosting their annual Shred-It event for Fraud Prevention Month, March 26.The event runs 12-4 at the Red Deer Skate Park parking lot (4785 43 Street; next to Servus Arena).Officers fr...
Mar 12, 2025

RDP holding spring Open House
Red Deer residents are invited to explore all that Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) has to offer at its Spring 2025 Open House, taking place March 29. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., explore the institution's more t...
Mar 11, 2025

Bigger and better: Red Deer Home show offers industry insights and entertainment
Those looking to connect with home industry experts will have their chance at the Red Deer Home Show this weekend, returning bigger and better than ever with more than 220 businesses and 430 booths on...
Mar 06, 2025

Red Deer County seeking input on proposed gravel extraction overlay district changes
Red Deer County -- Red Deer County is proposing changes to the Gravel Extraction Overlay District (Overlay). The purpose of the Overlay is to ensure consistent and appropriate regulations are applied ...
Mar 05, 2025

Lids down! Annual sewer line maintenance until June 30 in Sylvan Lake
The town of Sylvan Lake is performing annual sewer line maintenance until June 30. Sewer maintenance can cause toilet gurgling, so please keep lids down.Why do we do maintenance?Clear any material tha...
Mar 05, 2025

Lemonade Day returns June 14 to Sylvan Lake
Lemonade Day in Sylvan Lake is back on June 14. Young entrepreneurs can register now.Get Started: EntrepreneursEntrepreneurs ages 5 - 14Ready to take on this sweet challenge and become your own boss?R...
Mar 05, 2025

Alberta Blue Cross taking applications for 2025 Community Wellbeing grants
Alberta Blue Cross is bringing back its Community Wellbeing Grant program. The program supports projects around central Alberta aimed at promoting physical, mental and social health."We were overwhelm...
Mar 04, 2025