Category Archives: Community News

Residents reminded of Fireworks Bylaw in advance of New Year’s Eve
Red Deer Emergency Services are reminding residents of local fireworks restrictions in advance of New Year's Eve."We want to remind Red Deerians to leave fireworks to the professionals," said Fire Mar...
Dec 23, 2022

Skating trail at Ponoka's Lions Centennial Park opens Dec. 23
The skating trail that winds through Lions Centennial Park will open to skaters tomorrow, Friday, December 23. Citizens will once again be able to skate under the glitter of the thousands of festive l...
Dec 22, 2022

PSA: Remember safe food practices this holiday season
RED DEER - This holiday season, keep your family healthy and your feast free of food-borne illnesses by following safe food handling practices, from grocery store shopping to storing leftovers. You ca...
Dec 22, 2022

The Mustard Seed hosting 5-day event for drop-in guests
This Christmas we have a special 5-Day event for our drop in guests from December 19-23, and a 7-Day event for our shelter guests from December 19-25. We will serve our Christmas community meal on Dec...
Dec 22, 2022

New Live Nativity Pageant in Red Deer this Christmas
The 41st annual Outdoor Live Nativity Pageant will be bringing a different experience to Red Deerians this year.Held on Dec. 22 and 23 at 8 Keast Way, new pageant directors Shanna and Nolan White deci...
Dec 20, 2022

Jeremy Wotherspoon Open Long Track Speed Skating and Canadian Youth Long Track Championship Qualifier
Jeremy Wotherspoon Open Long Track meet and Canadian Youth Long Track Championship Qualifier.Jan. 14-15, 2023. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Setters Place, Great Chief Park. Red Deer Lions Speed Skating Cl...
Dec 20, 2022

Mustard Seed no longer partnering with Coldest Night of the Year
The Mustard Seed says that as of February 2023, it will no longer participate in the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) event."After careful and prayerful deliberation, we have decided that the cost to ...
Dec 20, 2022

A Better World hosting annual cold weather walk in support of The Mustard Seed
This walk in Lacombe supports The Mustard Seed of Red Deer, which provides shelter, clothing and meals to those experiencing poverty or homelessness, and school lunch programs for children in need. To...
Dec 16, 2022

New Year's Eve Family Gala comes to Red Deer with early countdown
To Red Deerians who are antsy for the New Year, why not start it early? It's midnight somewhere!That's the mentality at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) of Central Region who will be host...
Dec 16, 2022

Registration starts December 19 for winter programming at Ponoka Aquaplex
Town officials have announced that registration for winter swimming lessons opens Monday, December 19 at 10 a.m. at the Ponoka Aquaplex. At that time, residents can also register for advanced programm...
Dec 16, 2022