Community News

Relay for Life raises $60,000 for cancer research

Cancer survivors and their friends and family once again participated in the local edition of Relay for Life on Saturday.The event took place at CrossRoads Church.Full totals haven't been tallied, but...

Jun 16, 2019 (Kael Clark)

Michener pool closed Saturday

RED DEER- The Michener Aquatic Centre will close to the public this Saturday, June 15.The Red Deer Marlin's Swim Club is hosting their annual swim meet. For more information and swim schedules visit w...

Jun 14, 2019

Lacombe County reminds residents of Fireworks Permit requirements

LACOMBE COUNTY- With Canada Day celebrations approaching, Lacombe County reminds all residents that a fireworks permit is required if you wish to sell, purchase or set off fireworks within the provinc...

Jun 13, 2019

Grad Service Project raises $50,000 for Child Advocacy Centre

As of June, this year's grad service project "Be the Voice" at cole Secondaire Notre Dame High School has raised a total of $50,000 for the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre. Over the past seven m...

Jun 12, 2019 Students at École Secondaire Notre Dame High School and St. Francis of Assisi Middle School in Red Deer have raised $50,000 through their annual Grad Service Project, to this year go towards the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre.

Red Deer's outdoor pool to host World's Largest Swimming Lesson

A free swimming lesson for kids aged 6 - 17 years will be held at the Recreation Centre Outdoor Pool Thursday, June 20 as part of the World's Largest Swimming Lesson.This event, founded in 2010, aims ...

Jun 12, 2019

City announces mulch and plant rebate programs

The City of Red Deer is offering a limited number of rebates of 50% (up to $50) of the purchase price for permeable mulch, and 50% (up to $50) of the purchase price of plants that are native to the ar...

Jun 12, 2019

2019 Spring Coffee with Council resident feedback now available

Lacombe residents now have a chance to see what's on the minds of their neighbours, as the City has posted results from the 2019 Spring Coffee with Council Resident Feedback Summary Report online.At t...

Jun 11, 2019

MEGlobal selects eight local non-profits for project funding

PRENTISS - Eight local non-profit organizations are getting a boost through funding from the 2019 MEGlobal Canada Community Contributions Program. More than $36,000 was allocated for projects ranging ...

Jun 11, 2019

Ellis Bird Farm open late for Summer Solstice

On Saturday, June 22, Ellis Bird Farm will keep its gates open until 8:00 PM. We normally close at 5:00 p.m. but on this day so close to Summer Solstice, as well as on two other nights later in the su...

Jun 10, 2019

Thurber students to share thoughts on climate change, reducing energy consumption

In March this year, Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School won a spot at the annual Youth Energy and Climate Change Leadership Summit. Four science students were selected by lottery to go to the ev...

Jun 10, 2019