Category Archives: Community News

Fight the Knight at unique Food Bank fundraiser
Hear ye, hear ye residents of Red Deer: if you're looking to support a good cause and test your mettle in the heat of battle, then look no further than Fight the Knight, coming to Parkland Mall this m...
Mar 03, 2025

Ponoka warns residents to be cautious around Battle River and local storm ponds
The town of Ponoka is warning residents and visitors to be careful around the Battle River and local stormwater ponds as the ice quickly melts.People are also asked to keep children nearby and pets bo...
Feb 28, 2025

Dress for Success hosting Power Lunch this International Women's Day
This International Women's Day, residents are invited to join Dress for Success Central Alberta and the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre for a Power Lunch, intended to open the conversation aroun...
Feb 27, 2025

Central Alberta Theatre closes the season with comedic caper
If you're looking for laughter, charm and small town mischief, look no further than Central Alberta Theatre's newest production, Opal's Million Dollar Duck. Written by John Patrick, the CAT season clo...
Feb 25, 2025

Register for municipal spring programming starting March 4
City of Red Deer -- Registration for spring arts and recreation programs will begin on Tuesday, March 4 at 12 noon. New program options are viewable on Look 'n Book and My Activity Guide on Thursday, ...
Feb 25, 2025

Lindsay Thurber presents 'Footloose' March 19-22
Get ready to cut Footloose with the Lindsay Thurber theatre program!The production runs March 19-22 at the RDP Arts Centre main stage., and features a cast and crew of around 70 students."The show is ...
Feb 24, 2025

Tyler Pelke to deliver keynote speech at upcoming RDP symposium on resilience after trauma
The Red Deer Polytechnic Psychology Society is inviting the public to attend its upcoming symposium called Hope After Hardship: Discussions in Resilience After Trauma. The one-time event will take pla...
Feb 21, 2025 (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Educators descend upon Red Deer for central Alberta convention
Educators are gathering in Red Deer this week for the Central Alberta Teachers' Convention.The gathering is happening Feb. 20 and 21 at Red Deer Polytechnic.It includes keynote speakers such as Wade S...
Feb 19, 2025

Referees come together for benefit breakfast in Red Deer
A special upcoming hockey-themed event will benefit Bridges Community Living and the Red Deer Dream Centre.The morning of March 26, the Black & White and Always Right Breakfast brings together ref...
Feb 19, 2025

Central Alberta Chamber Orchestra offering courage and hope in March concert series
The Central Alberta Chamber Orchestra is excited to announce its newest concert, "Courage and Hope," a program of inspiring and uplifting music. A special guest artist, Joan Paddock, will join the orc...
Feb 19, 2025