Category Archives: Community News
RCMP remind residents of back to school safety
Strathcona County, Alberta - In anticipation of the upcoming school year, the Strathcona County RCMP, along with our enforcement partners will be involved in educating the public on back to school saf...
Aug 24, 2017
"Free Our Finest" in support of Special Olympics
Several of our city's law enforcement officers are camped out on top of Walmart at Parkland Mall in support of a great cause. The annual "Free Our Finest" event, an initiative of the Law Enforcement T...
Aug 18, 2017
Michener Centre pool closed for annual maintenance
RED DEER- The Michener Aquatic Centre will be closed for annual maintenance on Sunday August 20. Regular activities will resume at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 5. Swimmers with a Michener Aquatic Ce...
Aug 18, 2017
Do you know your downtown?
If you think you know downtown Red Deer, tell us, or even better, show us! The City of Red Deer and The Red Deer Downtown Business Association are running a contest for citizens to find out how well t...
Aug 17, 2017
Burgers to Beat MS - Aug. 24
VANCOUVER, BC - A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. celebrates Burgers to Beat MS day on Thursday, August 24th to help Canadians living with multiple sclerosis (MS). This year, A&W has increased ...
Aug 17, 2017
The Vikings are coming to Dickson this weekend…prepare for battle!
DICKSON- Have you ever seen a Viking? Step into the Saga and Viking Days at the Danish Canadian Museum on August 19 & 20 from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. The event attracts up to a thousand visitors over two...
Aug 17, 2017
Work on Ponoka's new playground begins today
PONOKA- The installation of the new playground equipment for the Co-op Subdivision gets underway today, Monday, August 14. The town is asking for community volunteers to come on out and give them a ha...
Aug 14, 2017
Diabetes Canada seeking the public's assistance for donations
The reusable goods donation program through Diabetes Canada is once again seeking the public’s assistance. They are looking for donations of gently used clothing and household items in the Red D...
Aug 10, 2017
Plan your route: upcoming road closures near north end roundabout
(Red Deer, Alberta) - Upcoming temporary road and lane closures will impact traffic over the next few weeks due to construction. The 67 Street / Johnstone Drive roundabout is nearing completion, and t...
Aug 10, 2017
Gord Bamford Charitable Foundation partners with Jumpstart
Lacombe, Alberta - The Gord Bamord Charitable Foundation is proud to announce it's new partnership with Canadian Tire's Jumpstart program. Gord Bamford's Foundation mission is to provide funds to yout...
Aug 01, 2017