Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan is hosting a public town hall on April 2.The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.Topics to be discussed will include U.S. tariffs, Premier Danielle Smith's latest efforts, the local overdose prevention site, and crime.--READ MORE: Judge denies injunction...

The Friends of the Red Deer Public Library (Downtown Branch) invites residents to experience the works of violinist Kevin A. Lefohn and Steinway artist Derek Zhi Guang Chiu in its next iteration of the First Thursday Concert Series. Lefohn has an international career as a recital soloist, chamber musician, conductor an...

The Community Foundation of Central Alberta (CFCAB) will celebrate its 35th anniversary and recent name change by embarking on a tour of the region.The foundation will visit 10 communities throughout April, with each local event free for the public to attend.The tour:April 8 @ 10:30 a.m. - Rocky Mountain HouseApril 9 @...

Town of Ponoka -- There will be a temporary road closure along 46 Street from 44 Avenue to 50 Avenue in Ponoka on Saturday, April 5 (weather permitting) for the annual Ponoka Battle River Run. The road closure will be in place from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Motorists are reminded to please drive with caution around pedestri...

Why are we here, what's our purpose and what happens after death? These are the kinds of questions that echo across faith, philosophy, and scientific exploration, and that the 18th annual World Religions Conference aims to explore when it returns on April 4. "Living with Purpose: Perspectives on Life and Death&quo...

The PEP Society, or Parents Empowering Parents -- a support group for loved ones of those experiencing addiction -- is expanding to Red Deer.The group's first session is April 1, and will continue to meet every Tuesday evening, from 7-9, at the YMCA in north Red Deer.PEP executive director, Lerena Greig, explains the o...

Editor's note: This information is released by The City of Red DeerThe City of Red Deer's Automated Traffic Enforcement Program includes photo laser, red light cameras and intersection speed cameras. These tools, along with conventional traffic enforcement and education campaigns, help make Red Deer's roads safer. By r...

The Students' Association at Red Deer Polytechnic, in partnership with PRIDE on Campus, is marking Pride Week, March 24-29.The observance, in its second year, is intended to give students a better chance to commemorate Pride during the regular school year, when more students are on campus. RDP and the SA also take part...

Spring is officially here, and while it may not look too green yet, it certainly will soon with the advent of Red Deer's annual Green Deer Spring Cleanup Campaign. Running March 21 to May 31, this annual event encourages residents of all ages to roll up their sleeves and clean up litter in their communities. Last year,...

The Medicine River Wildlife Centre wants you to cover your vent!Each spring, the wildlife centre, which is located near Spruce View, gets numerous calls about birds being stuck in exterior vents.This often occurs due to nesting in uncovered vents and other dangerous cavities, and can result in babies being separated fr...

Red Deer Public Schools has launched its second annual division-wide open house series.The open houses run from now through May 15, with 20 schools welcoming families to explore student opportunities."Our open houses are about building strong connections with students, families, and the community," said Chad ...

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Red Deer Rising Sport Stars awards.Eligible athletes are 12-years-old or younger, and must be participating in a Red Deer sport organization.The awards recognize commitment, passion, effort or for overcoming adversity to successfully participate and develop skills, regardless of re...

Red Deer City Hall will light up red on March 24 to honour World Tuberculosis Day (TB).TB is the world's deadliest infectious disease, and rates in Canada are rising, organizers say."The devastating effects of the dismantling of USAID and other countries stepping back from funding global health cannot be understat...

The Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ) is looking for nominees for its annual Blue Skies Awards.The awards recognize innovators, organizations, and community leaders who are driving impactful change in environmental sustainability and air quality.More specifically, this year, the awards honour those who've made a ...

The 10th annual CommUnity Power of One event is this Friday, March 21 in Red Deer.Occurring on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, CommUnity Power of One offers a full day of impactful programming centred around reflection and action."This event encourages participants to reflect on...

The Central Alberta Humane Society is excited to invite residents to its "Luck of the Paw" Open House, a chance to support our furry friends ahead of St. Patrick's Day. On March 15, head to the Humane Society (4505 77 Street) for a day of adoption specials, raffles, guided tours and more. Attendees can also t...

Finding Flora, the new novel from former Red Deer resident Elinor Florence, digs deep into Central Alberta history.Coming from publisher Simon & Schuster on April 1, the book tells the story of a Scottish newcomer who jumps from a moving train in 1905 to escape her abusive husband and finds herself alone on the pra...

The Red Deer Arts Council announced on Tuesday that they've officially opened applications for their 2025 Scholarships and Awards.Submissions are now being accepted and application forms can be picked up at the office or downloaded off their website.They're looking for recipients for the following awards and scholarshi...

Red Deer RCMP are hosting their annual Shred-It event for Fraud Prevention Month, March 26.The event runs 12-4 at the Red Deer Skate Park parking lot (4785 43 Street; next to Servus Arena).Officers from the Red Deer RCMP Youth and Community Action Team will be on-site to assist community members in safely shredding sen...

Red Deer residents are invited to explore all that Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) has to offer at its Spring 2025 Open House, taking place March 29. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., explore the institution's more than 100 programs, labs and workshops and meet expert faculty members. Whether you're just graduating high school, lookin...

Those looking to connect with home industry experts will have their chance at the Red Deer Home Show this weekend, returning bigger and better than ever with more than 220 businesses and 430 booths on display.From March 7-9, head to the Westerner Park Exhibition Hall for education and inspiration from central Alberta b...

Red Deer County -- Red Deer County is proposing changes to the Gravel Extraction Overlay District (Overlay). The purpose of the Overlay is to ensure consistent and appropriate regulations are applied to the land for the extraction of sand and gravel materials. Red Deer County's current policies include: gravel extracti...

The town of Sylvan Lake is performing annual sewer line maintenance until June 30. Sewer maintenance can cause toilet gurgling, so please keep lids down.Why do we do maintenance?Clear any material that could cause sewer backups or blockagesMake sure wastewater continues flowing to the Red Deer wastewater treatment plan...

Lemonade Day in Sylvan Lake is back on June 14. Young entrepreneurs can register now.Get Started: EntrepreneursEntrepreneurs ages 5 - 14Ready to take on this sweet challenge and become your own boss? Register from March 5 to March 31 Learn more and register at: lemonadeday.org/sylvan-lake Get Started: Mentoring...

Alberta Blue Cross is bringing back its Community Wellbeing Grant program. The program supports projects around central Alberta aimed at promoting physical, mental and social health."We were overwhelmed last year by the positive response to this program, with more than 650 applications from across the province,&qu...

Hear ye, hear ye residents of Red Deer: if you're looking to support a good cause and test your mettle in the heat of battle, then look no further than Fight the Knight, coming to Parkland Mall this month. On Mar. 22, residents and knights alike are invited to donate a non-perishable food item to the Red Deer Food Bank...

The town of Ponoka is warning residents and visitors to be careful around the Battle River and local stormwater ponds as the ice quickly melts.People are also asked to keep children nearby and pets both off the ice and on a leash."Regardless of how thick a patch of river ice may look, due to constantly flowing wat...

This International Women's Day, residents are invited to join Dress for Success Central Alberta and the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre for a Power Lunch, intended to open the conversation around emotional intelligence and well-being while challenging gender stereotypes and discrimination. Taking place on March 7...