Category Archives: Community News

Red Deer holiday waste collection schedules
Waste collection schedules will be altered to accommodate the Christmas Day and New Year's Day statutory holidays, which both fall on a Tuesday this year. Residents with regular Tuesday pickup will se...
Dec 19, 2018

Live Nativity in Lacombe
On December 20, 21 and 22, a free outdoor Live Nativity Pageant and indoor crche display will take place at 4049 63 Avenue in Lacombe. This annual event has become a Christmas tradition for many area ...
Dec 18, 2018

Through My Window: Mixed Media by Margriet Hogue
Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present, Through My Window: Mixed Media by Margriet Hogue, which runs from December 29, 2018 to February 18, 2019 in the Kiwanis Galler...
Dec 18, 2018

Abbey Centre programs made more accessible with drop-in option
Centrally located in Alberta, the Abbey Centre is a premier fitness facility that is accessible for users of all ages. Users come from all across Alberta to access the facilities and programs we offer...
Dec 18, 2018

Blackfalds Fire Department gets ready to escort Santa on Annual Santa Run
BLACKFALDS- The Town of Blackfalds Fire Department and the Blackfalds Fire Fighters Association is once again gearing up to escort Santa around town as he collects food donations for the food bank. Ge...
Dec 18, 2018

Clearview Public Schools and CUPE help local food banks
Clearview Public Schools and staff are providing $1,300 towards ensuring families have enough to eat over the holiday season. On December 12, 2018 the Clearview Public Schools Board of Trustees and th...
Dec 17, 2018

St. Martin de Porres students take to stage with 'Straight Outta Bethlehem'
Kindergarten to Grade 5 students from St. Martin de Porres School are pleased to put on a Christmas production titled Straight Outta Bethlehem on Red Deer College's Mainstage (100 College Blvd, Red De...
Dec 17, 2018

Trilliant Trees 4 Treasures fundraiser benefits Adopt-A-Family program
Pat Garritty, Co-Owner of Trilliant Real Estate Group, today announced that $5,400 was raised at their 10th annual "Trilliant's Trees 4 Treasures" held the evening of December 5th. "It was one of our ...
Dec 13, 2018

Innisfail checkstop raises thousands for local charities
Innisfail RCMP Charity Checkstop took place this past weekend. Due to the generosity of the community a total of $8,882.18 in cash and cheques were raised. Additionally approximately 75 high quality t...
Dec 13, 2018

Freedom House raises over $1,400 for Saving Grace Dog Rescue
RED DEER- Freedom House dog kennel/daycare had over 140 dogs attend a "Santa Claus & the Grinch" photo shoot that raised over $1,400 for rescue dogs from Saving Grace Dog Rescue. "We love to have ...
Dec 13, 2018