Category Archives: Community News

RDP recognizes 8 staff with Awards of Excellence
Red Deer Polytechnic is recognizing eight faculty members with its 2023 Employee Awards of Excellence."The dedicated employees we celebrate with these awards ensure our continued growth and success as...
Sep 02, 2023

Penhold Volunteer Firefighters Association fundraising for fire engine upgrades
The Penhold Volunteer Firefighters Association is excited to announce tickets are 50% sold for their fundraising campaign aimed at upgrading the Penhold Fire Department's Type 6 engine used for combat...
Sep 02, 2023

Safety tips for those on the water this Labour Day long weekend
The Lifesaving Society, Alberta and N.W.T. branch, is offering up some safety tips for those taking to the water this long weekend.Their advice is as follows:Always Wear a Lifejacket on a Boat: Wearin...
Sep 02, 2023

Board nominations now open for Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce
In accordance with the bylaws and policies of the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce, nominations are now open for the 2023 - 2024 Board of Directors. Candidate Nominations are required for t...
Sep 01, 2023

Property tax and budget chat with council - open house
Consider yourself invited to chat with Council about your 2024 budget priorities and ask budget questions:Tell us your property tax and budget prioritiesAsk property tax and budget questionsSeptember ...
Sep 01, 2023

Duck race for Youth HQ goes Labour Day at Discovery Canyon
One of the year's most unique fundraisers is happening this Labour Day Monday.The Optimist Club of Red Deer Duck Race, in support of Youth HQ and other local youth initiatives, goes Sept. 4 at 9:30 a....
Sep 01, 2023

Mental health the focus of new Pete Vandermeer-led golf tournament
Central Alberta's Pete Vandermeer -- a former Innisfail Eagle, Red Deer Rebel and current Red Deer Rustler -- is launching a new golf tournament this September in hopes of raising awareness and funds ...
Aug 31, 2023

Alberta Culture Days being celebrated across the central region all month long
Alberta Culture Days are among us here in central Alberta!From September 1- 30, Albertans are being encouraged to discover, experience, and celebrate arts and culture through local events and activiti...
Aug 31, 2023

Sylvan Lake and Lacombe receive provincial funding to host Alberta Day events this weekend
Two communities in central Alberta will be hosting celebrations for this year's Alberta Day. The day was declared in 2022 by the government to celebrate when Alberta formally became a province on Sept...
Aug 30, 2023

Sylvan Lake Flags of Remembrance
Its Flags of Remembrance Sylvan Lake time! Our Flags of Remembrance honors our approximately 128,000 Canadians killed and missing in action from the Boer War to current missions. Be a part; honor your...
Aug 29, 2023