Category Archives: Newsletter Daily

National Addiction Awareness Week sparks comments from and calls to provincial government
November 24-30 marks National Addiction Awareness Week (NAAW), an opportunity to learn more about prevention and harm reduction, talk about treatment and recovery, and discuss solutions for change, sa...
Nov 26, 2024

Festival of Wreaths to support Lacombe and district Big Brothers and Big Sisters
The Big Brothers and Big Sisters Association of Lacombe and District is holding its 14th annual Festival of Wreaths, an opportunity to support youth in the community by donating to the association's m...
Nov 26, 2024

Lacombe looks to attract filmmakers to city
Lacombe is hoping to attract more move magicians to the city.This week, city council approved a new Film Policy with an aim at legislating, promoting and encouraging film production within the communi...
Nov 26, 2024

RDPSD students learn what it takes to be a firemedic
Local students got a taste of what it takes to be a firemedic.This week Grade 7 and 8 students in the Red Deer Public Schools' SportFit program got the opportunity to step into the shoes of Red Deer E...
Nov 26, 2024

This Week in RDP Athletics: Nov. 29-30
Basketball, hockey and volleyball (oh my!) are all on the docket this weekend for the RDP Kings and Queens as regular seasons wind down.Here's how it'll shake out:Basketball RDP Queens at University o...
Nov 26, 2024

Locally shot film, The Ties That Bind to be screened at Carnival Cinemas in December
Central Albertans chomping at the bit to head to the theatres to see a locally made film will soon get that chance.From Dec. 6 to 13 at Carnival Cinemas in Red Deer, there will be multiple screenings ...
Nov 26, 2024

RDP Athletes of the week: Nov. 22-24
RDP Athletics -- The RDP Athletics Athletes of the Week for Nov. 22-24 are:Kaylee Raniseth Queens Curling Program - Bachelor of Education Middle Years (4th) Hometown - Delburne, AlbertaSkip Kaylee Ran...
Nov 26, 2024

New trial dates set for Red Deer woman charged in Woodlands County shooting
New trial dates have been scheduled for a Red Deer woman charged in a Woodlands County shooting two years ago. Amanda Britney Ann McCarthur, 24, is scheduled for a jury trial in Edmonton Court of King...
Nov 25, 2024

Living Wage Network reports increased cost of living for Red Deer in 2024
The Alberta Living Wage Network has released its 2024 report, with Red Deer's living wage coming in at $18.90, up $0.15 from last year. Of about 21 designated areas or municipalities in the report, th...
Nov 25, 2024

Alberta Sports Hall of Fame announces class of 2025
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2025.The class will be formally inducted during a gala June 7, 2025 at the Red Deer Resort & Casino.Tickets are $150 each. Call 403-341-8...
Nov 25, 2024