Category Archives: Community News

Celebrate Canadian Library Month with Red Deer Public Library
Technology, Diversity, Free Cards, Free Programs – RDPL evolves with focus on customer needs Technology In 1966, Canadian libraries celebrated Canadian Library Week with a teletype demonstration...
Oct 11, 2018

Heritage Recognition Awards to be held Nov. 2
Red Deer and Red Deer County residents interested in local heritage are invited to attend the Heritage Recognition Awards Friday, November 2, 2018. Established in 2002 by the Heritage Preservation Com...
Oct 10, 2018

CP Holiday Train celebrates 20 years of collecting food and raising funds for local food banks
The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train will soon set out once again to entertain hundreds of thousands of people, celebrating 20 years of collecting food and raising funds for food banks across North...
Oct 10, 2018
Alberta’s largest bottle drive to support community groups
Alberta Depot has announced the largest bottle drive in Alberta with three days of facilitated bottle drives across the province to shine a spotlight on Albertans helping Albertans. The Great Prairie ...
Oct 10, 2018

Alberta RCMP remind drivers to protect themselves against vehicle theft
EDMONTON - As the weather cools, auto theft heats up. In a recent RCMP analysis, the 42nd week of 2017 was the most active in terms of reported auto thefts in Alberta RCMP detachments. That is why, in...
Oct 10, 2018

AHS seeks new members for Wisdom Council
EDMONTON - Alberta Health Services (AHS) is currently seeking Indigenous Albertans to become members of the Wisdom Council. The council provides guidance and recommendations to AHS on service delivery...
Oct 10, 2018

Canada Post Community Foundation supports Local Boys and Girls Club
RED DEER- The Canada Post Community Foundation has provided $20,000 in support for the Boys and Girls Club of Red Deer & District's Rural Program Expansion project. Rural communities have fewer pr...
Oct 10, 2018

City's "Boo Booklets" promoting healthy Halloween
Red Deerians looking for a healthier alternative for Halloween giveaways have a new option through The City of Red Deer. Starting today, Boo Booklets are available for purchase from City recreation fa...
Oct 09, 2018

Friday Family Dance Oct. 19 at Festival Hall
Kick off a great weekend with a special Friday Family Dance, October 19 at 6:30pm at Festival Hall, 4214-58th Street. In partnership with the Red Deer Native Friendship Society, this evening will feat...
Oct 07, 2018

Blackfalds open house to update 55+ housing project
The Town of Blackfalds will be hosting an Open House to present the proposed updates, changes and next steps for the 55+ housing project in Blackfalds. The Open House will take place on October 10, 20...
Oct 07, 2018