Category Archives: Community News

Mayor and councillors roll up their sleeves for Green Deer
Mayor Ken Johnston and the city council will be participating in the Green Deer spring cleanup campaign on May 10, at the Gary W. Harris Celebration Plaza, from 2-3 p.m. The annual campaign began Marc...
May 09, 2024

Aspire needs walkers, runners and wheelers for June fundraiser
Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre holds its 12th annual Push & Pace Fundraising Walk, Run or Wheel event on June 1, beginning at Parkland School. The organization supports children with special...
May 08, 2024

Mental Health Week 2024 urges Canadians to have compassion
The Canadian Mental Health Association's (CMHA) annual Mental Health Week takes place May 6-12, with a focus on "healing through compassion." "Compassion is not only for others, it's for ourselves. Em...
May 08, 2024

Red Deer seniors invited to attend the Mayor’s Garden Party 50th anniversary
City of Red Deer media release -- The Mayor's Garden Party is turning 50 and senior Red Deerians are invited to join us for a delightful indoor celebration filled with nostalgia, camaraderie and live ...
May 07, 2024

Lacombe County calls for business survey participants
Lacombe County has launched a Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) survey to aid in their planning for future economic development in the community. Businesses are encouraged to take the short surve...
May 07, 2024

Ladies' Afternoon Tea happening May 25 for Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre
Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre media release -- The Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre is hosting its second annual Ladies' Afternoon Tea. Guests will enjoy an afternoon filled with tasteful...
May 06, 2024

Red Dress Day walk this Sunday at City Hall Park
A second Red Dress Day event is happening Sunday from 12-3 at City Hall Park.This is a separate event from the one rdnewsNOW reported on earlier this week, also taking place Sunday and ending at City ...
May 03, 2024

Centre for Social Impact holds open house
Residents are invited to join the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) for an open house on May 17, 2024, to learn more about the organization's goals and impact. Refreshments will be provided, and resident...
May 03, 2024

Residential and downtown street sweeping begins May 5
City of Red Deer PSA -- Despite the recent snow, the annual street sweeping program is moving full-steam ahead. Downtown and residential street sweeping will begin on May 5, as crews finish up sweepin...
May 03, 2024

Intersection road closure at 53 Street and 47 Avenue
City of Red Deer PSA -- Motorists are advised that the intersection of 53 Street and 47 Avenue will be closed from May 6 to May 21 as water main replacements are installed. Residents and motorists in ...
May 03, 2024