Category Archives: Red Deer

Interactive Chamber Chase to encourage city exploration
The Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce invites residents to the Chamber Chase, an interactive team-building event that will take participants to various member organizations to complete differe...
Aug 20, 2024

Sample Red Deer's sports organizations on Xplore Sports Day
Have you been itching to get out and get active in Red Deer, but don't know where to start?The Red Deer region is home to more than 70 sports organizations, and residents can experience what many of t...
Aug 20, 2024

The Hub 2.0 extending hours to include additional program day
The Hub 2.0, an outreach program offered by the Red Deer Arts Council, is growing and will soon be offering new programs on an additional day per week starting in September.Currently, the Hub 2.0 runs...
Aug 19, 2024

Shelter renovations complete at Safe Harbour
Officials with Safe Harbour Society say they're excited to share that their recent shelter renovations have been successfully completed.As of August 12, officials say their new nurse station is fully ...
Aug 19, 2024

RDP instructor receives significant grant for black bear research
A Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) biology instructor, Sandra MacDougall, has been awarded a total of $474,700 in grants to amplify black bear research. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council...
Aug 19, 2024

United Way Central Alberta holding first-ever 5 km fundraising run
United Way Central Alberta has announced its first-ever 5km run, taking place at Heritage Ranch in Red Deer on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Residents are invited to a morning of fitness, fun, and meani...
Aug 19, 2024

Parkinson's fundraiser walks its way to Red Deer
The Parkinson Association of Alberta's (PAA) annual Step 'n Stride will roll through Red Deer on September 7, kicking off with activities in Capstone's Canada 150 Square.The event will start with coff...
Aug 19, 2024

Lighthouse Park in Sylvan Lake temporarily closing for maintenance
Sylvan Lake's Lighthouse Park will close on September 3 for maintenance. Town officials say the work is expected to last three weeks, depending on weather conditions.Work to be done includes:Removal a...
Aug 19, 2024

Red Deer RCMP make arrest for stolen vehicle and weapon offences
A local man is facing several charges after the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team spotted a man driving a stolen truck.Red Deer resident Chad Daniel Wickett, 32, has been charged with the following:P...
Aug 19, 2024

Tornado Watch issued for Red Deer and surrounding regions
A Tornado Watch has been issued for Red Deer and the surrounding area. Officials with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) say conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderst...
Aug 18, 2024