Category Archives: Community News

The Outreach Centre's Holiday Hope Campaign kicks off to help central Alberta families this season
The Outreach Centre's Holiday Hope Campaign has officially begun with various opportunities for central Albertans to help fundraise for the cause. Their largest initiative of the year, the two-month C...
Nov 12, 2023

Annual Diwali event comes to Lacombe Nov. 18
Local Diwali celebrations are taking place this year Nov. 18 in Lacombe. Diwali falls on Nov. 12, but a formal event hosted by the Hindu Cultural Society of Central Alberta (HCSCA) is happening next S...
Nov 10, 2023

Red Key Realty holding raffle for Red Deer Food Bank
Throughout the month of November, Red Key Realty & Property Management is collecting funds and food for the Red Deer Food Bank. Visitors to their office can enter a raffle for two dollars per tick...
Nov 08, 2023

Eat, drink, shop: Experience magic at Bower Place's Charity Shopping Event this November
There's a famous scene in the classic Christmas movie Elf. Buddy the Elf, played by Will Ferrell, sneaks into the shopping mall overnight to decorate the entire place in Christmas dcor for Santa's arr...
Nov 08, 2023

Bridge closures in Lacombe County
Lacombe County advises drivers of the following changes in traffic patterns due to safety concerns on two County bridges. Bridge 06612 (NW 20-41-26 W4) located 2 miles north of Milton West Branch Road...
Nov 07, 2023

Innisfail RCMP hosting Charity Checkstop Dec. 2
The Innisfail RCMP detachment is once again hosting its Charity Checkstop, this year on December 2.The 27th annual event runs from 10-3 by the Royal Canadian Legion on 50 Street between 48 and 49 Aven...
Nov 05, 2023

New Waskasoo natural playground open to the public
The newly renovated Waskasoo Natural Playground at 4409 58 Street in Red Deer is now open to the public. Officials with the Waskasoo Community Association say the playground features a twelve-foot-tal...
Nov 03, 2023

'Dogs do Magic' comes to Red Deer's Memorial Centre Nov. 18
Coming Nov. 18 to Red Deer's Memorial Centre is a canine show like no other; it's 'Dogs do Magic,' featuring an unforgettable evening of hijinks, magic and comedy, plus some of Canada's top variety en...
Nov 03, 2023

Red Deer River Naturalists November 2023 event
Upcoming Event:You are all invited to the Red Deer River Naturalists November Speaker of the Month Speaker: Lisa VerbiskyTopic: Soil Characteristics in the Context of Land ReclamationWhen: November 23...
Nov 02, 2023

'The Power of a Girl' conference coming to Red Deer Nov. 18
Girls ages 14-18 in central Alberta are invited to come celebrate 'the power of a girl' and learn ways they can ensure success for themselves at a free conference later this month.Nov. 18, Soroptimist...
Nov 02, 2023