Category Archives: Community News

Central Alberta Family History Fair in Red Deer this Saturday
It's hard to miss the flashy ads on television and the internet promoting DNA tests to discover your origins. Such tests are gaining popularity as an easy way to find out more about one's ethnicity an...
Apr 03, 2018

Community concert to be held at Normandeau School for the food bank
At 7 pm, Wednesday, April 4, Union Duke will play a live concert at Normandeau School, with all food and cash donations going to the Red Deer Food Bank. The suggested donation is $5/person, $10/family...
Apr 02, 2018

Digital story telling event coming to Red Deer County
Red Deer County, Cows and Fish, Clearwater County, and the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance are co-hosting a storytelling event in Red Deer County on Monday, April 16 at the Crossroads Church buildin...
Apr 02, 2018

Lacombe County hosting Farm Vehicle Safety Inspections
Lacombe County will be hosting a two-day voluntary farm vehicle safety check at our new public works shops located in the east and west sides of the County. The purpose of this check is to increase bo...
Apr 02, 2018

Nominations are open for 2018 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards
Across the province, dedicated volunteers complete tax returns, teach computer skills and make hearty breakfasts for hundreds - helping seniors in countless ways. The Minister's Seniors Service Awards...
Apr 02, 2018

Green Deer set to beautify city starting April 2
(Red Deer, Alberta) - Residents are encouraged to participate in Green Deer 2018, an annual city cleanup that starts on Monday, April 2 and runs until Sunday, June 3. "The Green Deer campaign is about...
Apr 02, 2018
How to be Egg-stra Safe this Easter: RCMP
The long weekend is finally here and it is time to celebrate with Easter cheer! Filling baskets with chocolate goodies and mapping out the best spots for the annual family egg hunt are activities you ...
Mar 30, 2018

Have your say and learn more about proposed pickleball sites
Citizens are invited to an open house to learn more about The City's planned pickleball facility and the proposed locations for the development. To meet the growing demand of pickleball in the communi...
Mar 28, 2018

RDC Social Work students present Photovoice exhibition on determinants of health
The students of SOWK 313A: Social Work in Health Care are holding a public photovoice-inspired exhibit aimed to raise community awareness on a broad range of psychosocial issues and potential ways of ...
Mar 28, 2018

AHS co-hosts provincewide bladder cancer education event
CALGARY- Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Bladder Cancer Canada are inviting bladder cancer patients from across the province to attend a patient education event next month. The event will be broadca...
Mar 27, 2018