As a part of the Canadian Chamber's 2024 Inclusive Growth Dialogue series, the Red Deer District Chamber will host the dialogue "Navigating the Twin Transitions to Shape an Inclusive Economy," on December 5.Chamber officials say the event will focus on opportunities that the digital and energy transitions pre...

On Nov. 26, SPARC Red Deer and Father Henri Voisin School will be hosting an in person parent/caregiver workshop with a focus on the 40 Developmental Assets.Those in attendance at the school from 6 to 7:30 p.m. will learn why those assets matter and how to build strong parent-child relationships.SPARC Red Deer says whe...

Any AHS parking ticket obtained between Nov. 8 and Dec. 20 can be wiped out with the donation of a new toy.The Toys for Tickets campaign is back, and gives people the chance to create some good out of getting a fine."Last year, we collected more than 870 toys province-wide, nearly doubling the donations from the p...

Alberta RCMP want Albertans to be very mindful when shopping online this holiday season.Black Friday and Cyber Monday are both on the horizon -- Nov. 30 and Dec. 2.RCMP say there are always many reports of unauthorized uses of credit card data, and often well after a purchase has occurred.In Alberta RCMP jurisdictions ...

Central Alberta Theatre (CAT) is set to present Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, a production which will help you rediscover romance.Show dates run from Nov. 29 to Dec. 15 at the CAT studio theatre (4214 58 Street)."In the era of Bridgerton," say directors Wanda Oler and Robyn Jeffrey, "who doesn't w...

Red Deer RCMP brought the spirit of Remembrance Day to three local senior living facilities this past week.On Nov. 11, members from the Red Deer RCMP Youth and Community Action Team (YCAT) visited Inglewood, Aspen Ridge and Victoria Park facilities.YCAT officers coordinated ceremonies at each location, creating an oppo...

Lacombe County and Wolf Creek Public Schools are celebrating a five-year School Resource Officer (SRO) partnership.Throughout that time, the collaboration has proved to have a positive impact in schools in supporting students but also in creating safer school environments across the County.Since 2019, they've made impa...

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 Red Deer Public Schools Division (RDPSD) is gearing up for its second annual Thriving Kids Conference, which will take place Nov. 20 at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre.This year's division theme for 2024-25 is kindness, and as a part of the conference, student leadership groups from Grades 4-8 will develop and promo...

The Big Brothers and Big Sisters Association of Lacombe and District is excited to announce its 14th annual Festival of Wreaths, a holiday fundraising initiative for the Association.The event features a silent auction of handcrafted wreaths donated by local businesses and organizations, and all proceeds go directly to ...

Red Deer RCMP are warning of an increase in fraudulent phone calls over the past several days.RCMP have received multiple reports of calls involving fraudsters pretending to be RCMP officers or alleged detainees."This scam involves the fraudster calling from either a spoofed caller ID phone number (spoofing is the...

Soroptimist International of Central Alberta is now accepting nominations for its 2024 awards.The deadline to submit for the following awards is Dec. 31.The Live Your Dream Awards are granted to women who have primary financial responsibility for herself and her dependents, is enrolled or attending an undergraduate deg...

The ninth annual Christmas Wish Breakfast in Red Deer is fast approaching.The event, which draws upwards of 1,000 people. is set for 8-11 a.m. on Nov. 24 at Westerner Park's Harvest Centre.To attend for a free hot buffet breakfast, including pancakes, simply bring a donation of a new and unwrapped toy, or new clothes a...

A city of Red Deer proclamation to declare Nov. 3-8, 2024 as Royal Canadian Air Cadet Week is giving the local squadron a spotlight to share their work with the public.Local air cadets, who are members of 24 Red Deer Squadron, are also celebrating the organization's 80th birthday this week.Fahd Mohamed, Warrant Officer...

The Town of Ponoka invites area residents to A Kickoff to Christmas in downtown Ponoka Nov. 15, where there will be plenty of holiday activities to enjoy. Annual Santa Claus ParadeColourful, holiday-themed floats decorated by local businesses and community groups will wind through downtown starting at 5:30 p.m. The Tow...

The 25th annual Woody's RV Marathon may not hit the trails until next year, but registration is open now and for one week, you can get 50 per cent off the registration fee.Participants can choose to run a 10k, half marathon, or marathon through Red Deer's park and trail system and along the Red Deer River. Registration...

The Town of Ponoka has launched a new notification system that will keep residents informed with critical information more quickly.To receive notifications, citizens can download the Voyent Alert app on their smartphones and if they don't have a smartphone, alerts can be delivered by email, text, or recorded voice call...

The Ford Family Scholarship, a fund started in 2014 by Penhold's Eileen and Stewart Ford to help alleviate the financial burden of post-secondary education, is celebrating its 10th year of operations.The scholarship was started through the Community Foundation of Central Alberta (CFCAB) by the community-minded Fords, a...

If you're looking to get into the holiday spirit and cross a few people off your list, head to the Merry & Bright Market in Red Deer Polytechnic's Cenovus Learning Common on November 30.From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be local vendors selling goods, activities like balloon twisting, photography, and cookie decora...

The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (RDSO) is taking to the stage for its second main series concert of the 2024-25 season with Suite Serenade on November 16. The organization promises sweet sounds of symphonic strings that should entertain, excite, and inspire the audience, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Red Deer Polytechni...

Alberta RCMP are offering safety tips for fun-seekers this Halloween.Tips for trick-or-treatersWear bright coloured costumes and use reflective tape or glow sticks to be more visible to drivers. Use a flashlight and stay in well-lit areas.Wear make-up instead of a mask. Masks can impair your vision and hearing. If you ...

Families looking to keep their children active during school PD days in November and December are invited to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame's Sports PD Day Camps.On November 8, 29, and December 13, children ages 5-10 can enjoy a full day of games, interactive activities, crafts, and more. The program runs from 9 a.m. ...

Whether you're hoping to get scared, binge on candy, or create a fun family memory this Halloween, Red Deer and the surrounding areas have you covered with a variety of spook-tacular events to choose from. October 25 Family Fright Night at the Historic Fort Normandeau: Meet the ghosts of Red Deer's past, play games, an...

Red Deer County has launched a new portal they say will give residents improved access to material from council meetings.Starting Oct. 22, residents can live stream meetings and watch recordings on The Zone.The county says providing such access promotes transparency."Streaming council meetings encourages civic eng...

The Alberta Youth Choir, an honour choir for singers ages 16-22, invites residents to a performance in Lacombe as part of its 2024 provincial tour. On Oct. 26 at 7:30, the choir will present its "Seeking Light" program at St. Andrew's United Church with direction from conductor Jamie Hillman. The Alberta Yout...

The Council of Canadians Red Deer invites residents of all ages to a free presentation on electoral reform on November 7. From 6-7:45 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium (Red Deer Public Library, downtown branch), a speaker from the Edmonton chapter of Fair Vote Canada will explain how Canada's democracy works, and how other ...

The Red Deer and District Pipe Band invites residents to its open house on Oct. 22 from 7-9 p.m. at the Elks Lodge (6315 Horn Street). Attendees can learn about the pipe band by meeting the instructors and listening to a performance by the band. Membership for the year is $50 and includes lessons, and there is no exper...

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) invites prospective students and their friends and family to its Fall 2024 Open House, an opportunity to learn more about its programming and services.The open house runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 26 on the main campus at RDP."We are excited to welcome high school students, their ...