Category Archives: Community News

Beat the heat this summer with the return of pop-up spray parks
Starting this Thursday, July 6, spray parks will once again be popping up in neighbourhoods across the city.Red Deerians are invited to join Red Deer Emergency Services as they use fire engines to cre...
Jul 05, 2023

New spray park at Dawe Centre opens this Saturday
The community is invited to a Family Fun Day to commemorate the opening of Woody's Spray Park at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre. The free family event is being held on Saturday, July 8 from 11 a.m. to...
Jul 05, 2023

Blackfalds Public Library invites young readers for free literacy magic show this Friday
The Town of Blackfalds will be filled with magic and entertainment this Friday. The Blackfalds Public Library (5302 Broadway Ave.) has announced that Christopher Cool, some say Calgary's Funniest and ...
Jul 04, 2023

Sylvan Lake names citizens of the year
The Town of Sylvan Lake has named its 2023 citizens of the year.They are as follows (bios below)Environmental Stewardship Award | Macy LyonSports Excellence Award | Colin FraserLong Time Service Volun...
Jun 27, 2023

Automated traffic enforcement locations in Red Deer for July 2023
The City of Red Deer's Automated Traffic Enforcement Program includes photo laser, red light cameras and intersection speed cameras. These tools, along with conventional traffic enforcement and educat...
Jun 27, 2023

Family Services of Central Alberta hosting event focussed on kids and grandparents
Summer is just starting, and officials with Family Services of Central Alberta (FSCA) want you to spend some time having fun with the ones you love. Grandma, Grandpa, and Me! is described as an event ...
Jun 21, 2023

2023 PAMZ Blue Skies Awards Winners announced
The Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ) will be recognizing recipients of the 2023 Blue Skies Awards in an online ceremony at their upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, June 22. Offi...
Jun 19, 2023

Enjoy free breakfast and education on a Red Deer County dairy farm
A fun event for the whole family! On Saturday, June 24, the Chalack Family at Wendon Holsteins (19.6 km east of Bowden) are inviting people from the region to come and enjoy a hot and healthy breakfas...
Jun 18, 2023

Road closures in Ponoka for Stampede Parade
The Town of Ponoka says there will be a series of road closures associated with the upcoming Ponoka Stampede Parade, which goes June 30.The closures begin at 9 a.m. and end at 12 p.m.The parade will b...
Jun 17, 2023

Lacombe County taking nominations for 2023 Farm Family Award
Lacombe County, alongside the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce, are looking for the next recipient of the prestigious Farm Family Award.The award recognizes exceptional achievements and contri...
Jun 17, 2023