Category Archives: Community News

G.H. Dawe Centre pools close for annual maintenance
RED DEER- The water park at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre will close Tuesday, April 23 until Friday, May 10 for annual maintenance. The pool will reopen Saturday, May 11 for regular aquatic programmi...
Apr 10, 2019

Families challenged to ‘Move Your Mood’ this spring
RED DEER - Red Deer families interested in getting active, eating healthy and feeling positive are encouraged to join the Move Your Mood Family Challenge this spring. Move Your Mood is a healthy lifes...
Apr 09, 2019

Notre Dame senior off to national science fair
Allison Guthrie, a Grade 12 student from cole Secondaire Notre Dame High School in Red Deer, is one of six students who will be representing Central Alberta at the Canada Wide Science Fair in Frederic...
Apr 04, 2019

New dual credit program receives $50,000 grant
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools has been awarded $50,000 grant from the Government of Alberta for a new dual-credit program for high school students. For the 2020-2021 school year, the division wil...
Apr 04, 2019

Ponoka residents warned to stay safe near Battle River
With the arrival of warmer temperatures, residents are reminded to be cautious aroundthe Battle River as the snow and ice melt away and water levels rise accordingly. Please keep children and pets off...
Apr 04, 2019

Input sought on new Community Standards Bylaw
LACOMBE- The City is seeking public input on the proposed Community Standards Bylaw.It will establish regulations on how residents and businesses conduct themselves in public. The bylaw will regulate ...
Apr 04, 2019

RCMP launches "House Hunters" social media campaign
EDMONTON- Spring is the time of year for house hunting and Alberta RCMP wants citizens to remember Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles while shopping or planning renovatio...
Apr 02, 2019

Alberta RCMP urges parents to be aware of online trends
Edmonton - Alberta RCMP want to remind parents to be aware of their children's online activity, as there are new trends and viral videos emerging at all times.For example, there have been allegations ...
Mar 29, 2019

Registrations open for Run/Hike for Hospice
Registrations are now open for the Red Deer Hospice Society's annual Run/Hike for Hospice. The May 5 event allows you to take part in either a 1km or 4km hike at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre or 5 km o...
Mar 27, 2019

Lacombe County "Spring Tune Up"
LACOMBE COUNTY- The County will be holding its third annual “Spring Tune Up” event on March 28. Anyone interested in their health and in farm safety is invited to attend the free event, wh...
Mar 26, 2019