Category Archives: Community News

Return of warm weather impacts Red Deer's outdoor rinks
During the warmer weather, residents are encouraged to avoid using the outdoor rinks as ice conditions can quickly deteriorate. Skating on soft ice can create ruts and uneven surfaces, which require a...
Feb 06, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 12305979 © Brad Calkins | Dreamstime.com)

Podcast: You're invited to Big Brothers Big Sisters Lacombe and District's 'A Night Among Stars'
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lacombe and District is hoping you can help local kids by attending their fourth 'A Night Among Stars' fundraising gala. The star-studded celebrity dance event goes March 14 a...
Feb 06, 2026

Red Deerians invited to stay active this winter with February Fitness Challenge
The City of Red Deer invites residents to stay active and healthy this winter by joining the February Fitness Challenge, running from February 1 to 28, 2026.This exciting community initiative encourag...
Feb 03, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 35848297 © Maisicon | Dreamstime.com)

Rec, community spaces, and pool rentals open for fall 2026 and winter 2027
Applications are now being accepted for groups wanting to book Red Deer's recreation, pools and community spaces for the upcoming fall 2026 and winter 2027 season. Community associations, sport partne...
Feb 03, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 33468318 © Kguzel | Dreamstime.com)

Mobile mammography station coming to Stettler Feb. 23-28
A mobile mammography station will visit Stettler from Feb. 23-28.The Screen Test Program will provide services to those aged 45-74, in the mobile trailer at Stettler Hospital. This is offered by Prima...
Feb 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Supplied/Primary Care Alberta)

Red Deer City Hall to illuminate yellow for Int'l Holocaust Remembrance Day
Red Deer City Hall will light up yellow on the evening of January 27 to mark 81 years since the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp was liberated.The anniversary is the basis for what's known as Int...
Jan 27, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 62443779 © Maren Winter | Dreamstime.com)

Community invited to West Park Community Association's Winterfest on Saturday
Red Deer residents looking for something fun to do over the weekend are invited to attend the West Park Community Association's Winterfest.On Saturday, January 24, the free event will take place at th...
Jan 23, 2026 (Image Credit: West Park Community Association/Supplied)

Join The Push-Up Challenge to support mental health in central Alberta
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in central Alberta has joined once again with The Push-Up Challenge for a third year.Participants will take on a 2,000 push-up challenge across 23 days to...
Jan 22, 2026

Free event in Olds aims to educate small businesses on funding options
Small business owners in central Alberta are invited to attend an event in February focused on discussions around funding options.The "Money Talks" event is put on by Business Link Alberta in partners...
Jan 20, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 41509570 © Marek Uliasz | Dreamstime.com)

Friends of the Blindman River to hold 'Our Waters' event in February
The Friends of the Blindman River is inviting the public to its 'Our Waters' event.On Wednesday, Feb. 25, they'll hold their annual general meeting with guest speakers at the Bentley Community Hall at...
Jan 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Friends of the Blindman River/Facebook)