Category Archives: Community News

It's time to recognize Red Deer's most extraordinary citizens
It's time to recognize Red Deer's most passionate, community minded citizens and organizations by nominating them for a Mayor's Recognition Award. The Mayor's Recognition Awards honours individuals, g...
Feb 01, 2018

Red Deer tops 2018 Read for 15 challenge
Red Deer once again hit it out of the park for the 2018 edition of the #Readfor15 challenge. Readers were encouraged to tag their social media posts with a town-specific version of the #Readfor15 hash...
Feb 01, 2018

Beat the winter blues, book summer camping
While there's still snow on the ground, Albertans can set their sights on warmer weather and book their summer campsites through Alberta Parks' popular online reservation site. Starting Feb. 5 at 9 a....
Feb 01, 2018
Recruitment open for new Francophonie council
Albertans can help deliver on the province's first French Policy by applying to join the new Alberta Advisory Council on the Francophonie. The council will advise the Minister of Culture and Tourism, ...
Feb 01, 2018
Books on the Bus aims to score at Friday Rebels game
RED DEER- Fans are asked to bring new and gently used books to the Red Deer Rebels game Friday night, at the Enmax Centrium for Books on the Bus. The Books on the Bus program has teamed up with the Re...
Nov 21, 2017
Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance Event
Are you SEXcessful? Let's create some buzz about positive sexual health. The Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre (CASASC), the Students' Association of Red Deer College (S.A.) and two third-...
Nov 20, 2017
AFSC hosting Man Van in Lacombe Nov. 22
The MAN VAN is rolling into Lacombe (Don't worry guys; it's a blood test, not a glove test!) The MAN VAN will be at Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) head office on Wednesday, November...
Nov 17, 2017
Temporary road closure on 77 Street
A heads-up for Red Deer drivers next week. City officials say a temporary road closure will be in place on a portion of 77 Street near Riverside Drive while water service is installed for a property i...
Nov 17, 2017
Film crews at Red Deer City Hall Park again Sunday
For the second time this month, Red Deer's City Hall Park will be taken over by film crews again this Sunday. City officials say this means the Canadian flag may be lowered and temporarily replaced th...
Nov 17, 2017
Local organizations encouraged to 'adopt' a blood donor clinic
With the giving season upon us, officials with Canadian Blood Services are reminding central Albertans and local businesses and organizations to consider giving blood during the holiday season. ‘...
Nov 17, 2017