Under sunny skies, students, staff, parents, community members and dignitaries gathered to officially celebrate the grand opening of the new playground space at Clive School.The event, which was on May 28, marked the culmination of nearly four years of planning, fundraising, grant applications and volunteer effort.For ...

The 2026 Red Deer Jayman Built MS Walk is just days away, and fundraising efforts have helped organizers nearly reach their goal. The MS Walk, which is set for Sunday, May 31, will take place at the Gateway Christian School with two-kilometre and five-kilometre routes. The one-day event will also take place in over 50 ...

Lacombe County is currently taking nominations for its annual Farm Family of the Year award.The County and Chamber of Commerce (Lacombe and District) partner on the award, which recognizes exceptional achievements and contributions of ranch and farm families within the community. The winner will be announced at the Cha...

The Red Deer and District 4-H beef club will be holding its annual beef show and sale May 31 and June 1. Four 4-H clubs will take part -- Red Deer East, Bow-Inn, Red Deer West and Delburne -- with members showing off their steers and heifers ready to be sold. Organizer Chloe Bellerive says it's been a good year for loc...

Sunnybrook Farm Museum is set to host its annual Spring on the Farm celebration this weekend.This Saturday, May 30, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., residents are invited to bring their kids to a fun family event, which will include baby animals.Some of the furry friends set to be at the event include donkeys, horses, calves, ch...

The Town of Ponoka have opened its splash park for the season.The Ponoka Splash Park, which is located at Lions Centennial Park on Highway 2A just north of Highway 53, is now open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m."The Splash Park is an outdoor facility for all ages that promotes fun and active water play and continues ...

Generation Rising is inviting members of the public to attend a free gospel concert in Red Deer this weekend.On Sunday, May 31, at the City Chapel (5850 Kerry Wood Drive) at 3 p.m., those in attendance will get to enjoy Celtic gospel music at the event called "An Afternoon with Rhythm & Grace."Generation ...

United Way Central Alberta is hosting a poverty simulation in June.The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon on June 17 at the Northside YMCA in Red Deer.Per United Way:Step into the Poverty Simulator to experience the tough choices many Central Alberta families face each month. This impactful experience, hosted by Central...

Join the Town of Ponoka in celebrating Seniors' Week from June 1-7.Seniors' Week was proclaimed by town council at its April 28 meeting."This proclamation honours the essential role that seniors play in fostering a vibrant community through their experience, knowledge and active involvement in our town," said...

The 18th annual Community Spring Feast is slated for May 27-30 at Red Deer's Fort Normandeau. The event, which is put on by Safe Harbour Society, will play host to traditional teachings, wellbriety sessions, ceremonies, and a community sweat lodge throughout the week. The actual feast day is May 30, but people are welc...

The West Park Community Association is hosting a 'Green Deer' community clean-up event Saturday, May 23.The event is free, runs from 10-4, and will include a BBQ at noon.It takes place at the West Park Activity Centre (3811 57 Avenue). There will also be a community bottle drive in support of the West Park Gardens Deve...

The operation of Red Deer's historic Scott Block Theatre is changing hands again.It was announced Wednesday that theatre operations will transition to Artifact Properties Ltd., a local real estate company which owns the building at 4816 50 Avenue.The company notes it will continue as such until further notice, while ow...

Valedictorians have been named for Hunting Hills High School and École Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School.At Hunting Hills, the honouree is Cindy Tong, and at Thurber, it's Hannah Weldon.For Tong, the title of valedictorian was not something that crossed her mind upon entering Grade 9, she shared.But hard...

Graduation ceremonies will be happening across central Alberta over the next few weeks.Here's a look at where and when they're going down:Red Deer PublicHunting Hills High School (358 grads) - Thursday, May 21, 2026Two ceremonies at 9 a.m and 12:30 p.m. at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games CentreLindsay Thurber Comprehen...

It's that time again to get out every Saturday morning for The Market at Red Deer.The market will run from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Red Deer Polytechnic, from May Long to Thanksgiving.More than 100 vendors are anticipated for the market's 56th year.You can follow all that's happening with the market on Facebook.

Spots are open for an upcoming golf tournament supporting a trio of Red Deer-based causes.The 'One Swing for Three Causes' Tournament goes down June 22 at River Bend Golf Course, and is being hosted by the Central Alberta Breakfast Club.It will benefit Red Deer Food Bank, Youth HQ, and Bridges Community Living.Geoff Ol...

Registration is now open for the 9th annual GhostRaiders Invitational.The event takes place May 28 at the Glendale Skatepark, with students from across central Alberta competing. It is hosted by Lindsay Thurber, which also runs a Business of Skateboarding course.More than 50 riders and 20 schools are anticipated."...

The 26th running of the Woody's RV World Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K races is less than two weeks away.On Sunday, May 17, they'll welcome hundreds of athletes who will compete for the title through Red Deer's park and trail system.Treasurer of the event, Curtis Marquart, said, like every year, the marathon will be...

Rally has arrived, and Rally is the newest support dog at Lacombe Police Services and Victim Services, LPS shared Tuesday.Rally will provide support and comfort to victims, witnesses, community members, plus police officers and civilian staff.Trained and placed through support from the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Gu...

The 31st annual Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project is underway.On May 1, volunteer farmers seeded 140 acres of peas in a field just west of Blackfalds.Last year, the project raised $57,000 from sales of a canola crop near Bentley. The Canadian Foodgrains Bank in Winnipeg, which was established in 1983, then use...

McHappy Day once again goes this Wednesday, May 6.Now in its 32nd year, the event will raise funds for Ronald McDonald Children's Charities, with proceeds supporting families who rely on Ronald McDonald House during times of medical crisis. Cameron Bay Holdings Inc., which operates the McDonald's restaurants in Gasolin...

Longtime educator Rob Reid has been named the new student attendance success coach at Wolf Creek Public Schools.Reid has 22 years of experience with the division, and was principal at Lacombe Outreach School for the last decade.Prior, he was at Wolf Creek Academy, where he developed expertise in creating inclusive, sup...

The 2026 Steps for Life Charity Walk in honour of the victims of workplace tragedy is just days away.On Saturday, May 2, central Albertans will unite at Bower Ponds Main Stage to take part in the fundraiser put on by Threads of Life.Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. with opening remarks set for 11 a.m., followed by a fiv...

Join The Foundation for Red Deer Public Schools in celebrating Smile Cookies with Smile Cookie Day this Saturday.Sit in a firetruck or police car, meet local emergency responders and even buy a delicious Smile Cookie, while supporting a great cause - Reading College!"We are extremely grateful to Tim Hortons and th...

The 4th annual Ladies' Afternoon Tea, hosted by the Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre, is happening Saturday, May 2.The event starts at 1:30 at CrossRoads Church, and will raise funds for The Aerie Maternity Home.The Aerie is open to single women, with referral to the CAPCC. It is a two-phase maternity home program...

Pre-service teachers recently had a chance to get hands-on experience with Red Deer Public Schools.The soon-to-be teachers are Bachelor of Education students at Red Deer Polytechnic, who came in to help deliver math lessons at West Park Elementary and Central Middle."We are fortunate to have the opportunity to par...

Hear the full conversation with Lori Shatto of The Lending Cupboard on the April 24, 2026 episode of The Everything Red Deer Podcast!--The Lending Cupboard's 15th annual Ladies' Luncheon is fast approaching.The extremely fun event goes 11-2 on May 7 at the Red Deer Resort & Casino, featuring an extraordinary lunch,...

Primary Care Alberta PSA -- The Screen Test program will be in Maskwacis in May to provide screening mammograms to eligible individuals aged 45 to 74.A mobile mammography trailer will be at the Community Health Centre east parking lot, from May 11 to 12 and 14.Screening is available at no cost for eligible individuals,...