Category Archives: Community News

Red Deer Public Library hosts 'Read for 15' national reading challenge
The Red Deer Public Library is hosting the 'Read for 15 Literacy Challenge on Jan. 25 at Red Deer Public Library. The program encourages people to read, but is a great way to create awareness for Fami...
Jan 25, 2019

Indigenous Perspectives conference returns to RDC
Faculty, students and staff from the Red Deer College School of Education and the Education Undergraduate Society are busily preparing to welcome participants to the 3rd annual Indigenous Perspectives...
Jan 25, 2019
Red Deer Hospice Society receives $30,000 expansion grant from Servus Credit Union
RED DEER- The Red Deer Hospice Society is receiving a $30,000 grant from Servus Credit Union to support the expansion of their facility. The money will help fund the 15,000 square foot expansion that ...
Jan 25, 2019

2018 National Loblaw Food Drive raises over $11,400 for Red Deer Food Bank
RED DEER- The Holiday Food Drive at Real Canadian Superstore, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, No Frills, YIG and Extra Foods, located all across Alberta, had their most successful year to date. The Red ...
Jan 25, 2019
St. Francis of Assisi Middle School presents Annie Jr. musical
St. Francis of Assisi Middle School students are pleased to showcase the production Annie Jr. for both matinee and evening performances at the Memorial Centre (4214 - 58 Street). The matinee shows wil...
Jan 22, 2019
"Time Is Muscle" draws full houses for cardiac care and hospital expansion
The second annual Time Is Muscle event was a full house Saturday at the Sheraton (approximately 300 people) and a sea of red - a color worn in solidarity for the cause in a fun and relaxed atmosphere....
Jan 22, 2019
Winter Social celebrates a welcoming community
An annual celebration was held over the weekend for newcomers, volunteers and community members who help make Red Deer a more welcoming community. The Immigrant Centre Winter Social is hosted yearly b...
Jan 22, 2019

Local artists encouraged to apply for visual arts and emerging artists awards
RED DEER- The Red Deer Arts Council is excited to announce the second year of an award for developing visual artists to support their further growth and development. The Artwalk Developing Visual Arti...
Jan 21, 2019

Notre Dame hosting Food "Truck" Friday to support advocacy centre
The Food Studies 20/30 classes at cole Secondaire Notre Dame High School will be creating tasty dishes for Food "Truck" Friday on January 18, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. Dishes include nacho cheese fries, sli...
Jan 16, 2019

Call for Expressions of Interest: RDC Arts Centre Advisory Committee membership
The Red Deer College (RDC) Arts Council Advisory Committee is seeking to fill one member-at-large position, representing the community, for a two year term. In the early 1980s, RDC constructed a facil...
Jan 15, 2019