Category Archives: Community News

New year pickleball challenge to raise funds for The Outreach Centre and Hockey Alberta Foundation
Red Deer's first annual Pickleball Fundraiser Corporate Charity Challenge hits the courts on Jan. 24 in support of The Outreach Centre and the Hockey Alberta Foundation. The event takes place at Weste...
Dec 12, 2024

Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre seeking volunteers and alternative donations during mail strike
The Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre is asking for the public's help with volunteers and monetary donations this season as the Canada Post strike continues. This year, the organization was unable...
Dec 12, 2024

4-H clubs across Canada benefit from FCC grants
A total of 48 4-H clubs around Alberta are set to receive money from the 2024 FCC 4-H Club Fund, it was announced Tuesday.The fund grants groups up to $500, with over $1 million given to 2,100+ clubs ...
Dec 10, 2024

Submissions open for Viewpoint Gallery 2025 exhibitions
Red Deer's Viewpoint Gallery is now accepting submissions for 2025 exhibitions from both emerging or established artists and groups in the region. The Viewpoint Gallery is located at 5205 48 Ave., in ...
Dec 09, 2024

Calling all birders: Annual Christmas Bird Count takes flight this month
Red Deer's resident bird watchers are invited to participate in the central Alberta annual Christmas Bird Count, which the Red Deer River Naturalists (RDRN) say is the longest-running bird census in t...
Dec 06, 2024

Alberta Canola Conference and AGM
Local farmers are invited to participate in the Alberta Canola Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM), taking place at the Red Deer Resort and Casino January 22-23, 2025. Registration is free and...
Dec 06, 2024

Red Deer students attend RCMP youth training academy
Red Deer RCMP recently hosted its annual Youth Training Academy event.The event provides a unique opportunity to students interested in careers with law enforcement.It includes hands-on demonstrations...
Dec 04, 2024

Sylvan Lake to kick off holiday season with Light up the Lake
The Town of Sylvan Lake invites the community to take part in Light up the Lake, where it will turn on the Christmas lights for its Winter Village. The light up takes place Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. an...
Dec 04, 2024

City reminds residents that storm ponds are not for recreational use
City of Red Deer PSA -- With cooler temperatures, outdoor winter activities are ramping up, but storm ponds are not safe for recreational activities."Our teams regularly review safety practices and, w...
Dec 03, 2024

Red Deer investment advisor and others chime in on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
This year, Dec. 3, which is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), is about amplifying the leadership of those with disabilities.Many are talking about the occasion including Jason...
Dec 03, 2024