Category Archives: Red Deer
DBA reaffirms support to businesses amidst exploration of new downtown funding model
Following a recent city council motion to review the disestablishment of the Business Improvement Area (BIA) in Red Deer and explore new funding models, the Downtown Business Association (DBA) would l...
Apr 25, 2025
Smile Cookie Campaign kicks off on April 28
We're less than a week away from the return of the Tim Horton's Smile Cookie Campaign.From April 28 to May 4, 100 per cent of the proceeds from Smile Cookie sales will be donated to over 600 charities...
Apr 25, 2025
New charging station at Junction 42 begins closing the gap in EV network
Red Deer County's Junction 42 is now home to the fastest electric vehicle (EV) charger along Highway 2 in the central Alberta region, according to EQUS, after the unveiling of a new charging station o...
Apr 24, 2025
Red Deer Regional Health Foundation gives back with Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
To kick off National Volunteer Week, the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation will give back to their many volunteers this Saturday.On April 26 from 9 to 11 a.m.at Festival Hall in Red Deer they're put...
Apr 24, 2025
Community rallies behind family of Josh Reimer, a local teacher who tragically passed away
The central Alberta community has shown up for the family of Josh Reimer amidst an unfathomable tragedy.Two days ago, his family's life was flipped upside down when he died in a two-vehicle collision ...
Apr 24, 2025
Ride the MEGABike this summer to support BBBS of Lacombe and District
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe and District invites the community to ride the MEGABike this June, a fundraiser in support of the organization. MEGABike is a 29-seat bike that riders will pedal th...
Apr 24, 2025
50 years of early learning and child care to be celebrated at RDP
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) celebrates 50 years of impact through its early learning and child care programming this weekend. RDP has offered its early learning and child care certificate and diploma s...
Apr 24, 2025
Maskwacis student awarded Indigenous Scholarship from Alberta Blue Cross
Alberta Blue Cross has announced nine recipients of its 2025 Indigenous Scholarship program, including a resident of Maskwacis.Jolene Gopher, who attends Maskwacis Cultural College, is working on her ...
Apr 24, 2025
Aspire celebrates 40 years of service
The Aspire Child Development Centre turns 40 this year, and the community is invited to celebrate its birthday on May 1. Aspire serves over 1,000 individuals annually through a range of services, all ...
Apr 24, 2025
Blackfalds town council approves floating property tax rate for 2025
Blackfalds' town council has approved the 2025 Property Tax Rate Bylaw at a floating rate, which is determined by the increase seen in property assessments. The 2025 assessments (based on 2024) showed...
Apr 24, 2025