Category Archives: Community News

Lacombe man wins big on Lotto Max
A Lacombe man is $333,333.40 richer following a win on the Dec. 2 Lotto Max draw. Percy J. said he checked his ticket on the Lotto Spot app, and was stunned when he realized what had happened. "I didn...
Jan 14, 2026 (WCLC)

Garbage-Free February marks 20 years in Red Deer-relaunches as a civic “training month”
Garbage-Free February (GFF) is celebrating a 20-year milestone in Red Deer with a refreshed approach in 2026.Organizers say the new approach shifts from "a month of willpower" to an initiative describ...
Jan 14, 2026 ReThink Red Deer (Image Credit: ReThink Red Deer)

Central Alberta Theatre brings Hit Canadian Comedy Book Club to Red Deer
Central Alberta Theatre is inviting audiences to laugh, swoon, and cringe in all the best ways with Book Club, a fast-paced romantic comedy by acclaimed Canadian playwright Kristen Da Silva, running F...
Jan 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Central Alberta Theatre)

Mobile mammography trailer coming to Olds in January and February
Primary Care Alberta's mobile mammography service is coming to Olds.The screen test program will be in the town of Olds at the Olds Hospital (3901 57 Avenue) from Jan. 28-31 and Feb. 2-4.Screening is ...
Jan 07, 2026

Red Deer and Lacombe counties hosting workshop on water, spray, inversion and drift
Red Deer County, in partnership with Lacombe County, are hosting a workshop in Innisfail on Jan. 12 all about water, spray, inversion and drift.The program runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Innisfa...
Jan 07, 2026

Red Deer Arts Council presents Februllage in Community Gallery
The Red Deer Arts Council is presenting Februllage on display in the Community Gallery from Jan. 5 until Feb. 20, 2026.Februllage: Scavenging Through the Years showcases a collection of daily collages...
Jan 07, 2026

Red Deer Christmas Bureau book and bottle drive
The Red Deer Christmas Bureau is holding a book and bottle drive this weekend. It will take place on Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to collect books for the organization's future book sale on Jan 24 ...
Jan 06, 2026 (Red Deer Christmas Bureau)

Friends of the Red Deer Public Library First Thursday concert
The Friends of the Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present pianist Dr. Roger Admiral, who will present a recital featuring works by Bach, Haydn, Chopin and Rachmaninoff.The concert will take pl...
Jan 05, 2026

Lacombe shares what community has proposed ahead of strategic planning sessions
The City of Lacombe says it's heard from community partners, volunteers, and staff loud and clear about what they think the priorities should be for city council.Strategic planning sessions are planne...
Dec 17, 2025

Red Deer RCMP and peace officers 'cram the van' for Ronald McDonald House
Red Deer RCMP and local community peace officers (CPOs) had a successful Cram the Van event this week.The group collected over 1,100 toys and $5,600.All donations were delivered to the Ronald McDonald...
Dec 17, 2025