This week on the pod, for episode number two, we chat with Jula Lewis, club administrator at the Red Deer Titans Rugby Club (3:07), about upcoming winter tryouts.Then, we talk to Ian Wheeliker, executive director at The Outreach Centre (11:39), about the ongoing Holiday Hope and Adopt-A-Family campaigns. The Everything...

In the debut episode of the Everything Red Deer Podcast, rdnewsNOW's Josh Hall speaks with Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston. Episode summary: The conversation starts light-hearted, talking about how and why Johnston got into municipal politics (5:38), then they transition to talking about a recently approved 10.5 per cent m...

Look to the skies, because the Red Deer Regional Airshow has just announced it's set to return to central Alberta in 2026. In 2023, the show saw more than 25,000 guests enjoy the performances and displays. The organization says its highlights were the renowned Canadian Forces Snowbirds, Canadian Armed Forces Skyhawks, ...

Red Deer's Viewpoint Gallery is now accepting submissions for 2025 exhibitions from both emerging or established artists and groups in the region. The Viewpoint Gallery is located at 5205 48 Ave., in the lobby of the former downtown Intermediate School.The call is open to artists and curators working in any visual art ...

The 38th season of the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra plays on, Sunday, Dec. 15, with Messiah, but that's not all that's on the minds of those behind the scenes at RDSO.During recent municipal budget talks, RDSO was approved for ongoing operational dollars from the city of Red Deer. The funding amounts to $47,000 annually...

Central Albertans chomping at the bit to head to the theatres to see a locally made film will soon get that chance.From Dec. 6 to 13 at Carnival Cinemas in Red Deer, there will be multiple screenings at 7 p.m. of The Ties That Bind, directed and produced by James Reckseidler."We want central Alberta films buffs or...

Town of Ponoka media release - Get ready for another fantastic holiday season as Ponoka's much-anticipated, self-guided Community Christmas Lights Tour returns in early December. The tour will showcase and celebrate festively decorated homes and yards throughout the community. "The Christmas Lights Tour is a stunn...

Red Deer Polytechnic has announced the return of a holiday tradition.Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker Ballet will return to the Art Centre Main Stage for five performances beginning Thursday, Dec. 12 at 12 p.m.The other four shows will take place on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., and on ...

Transitions: Cyanotype Body Prints, an exhibit by multi-disciplinary artist and Alberta University of the Arts grad Vivian Smith, is on now at Red Deer's Kiwanis Gallery.The exhibit runs from Dec. 3 to Feb. 9 at the gallery which is downstairs at the downtown branch of the Red Deer Public Library."Transitions, pos...

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...

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 Red Deer Polytechnic student is using her art to help the Red Deer Food Bank.Bailey Horton, a Visual Arts program student, came up with the idea to show that art can have a positive influence on social issues.Horton's exhibit entitled 'Unhampered' will be on display Thursday, Nov. 7 in The Forum at RDP where there wi...

The largest celebration of the year is coming up for the Hindu Cultural Society of Central Alberta.Their annual Diwali event goes Saturday. Nov. 9, from 5-10 p.m. at Festival Hall.The family-friendly event comes a few days after the actual observance of Diwali, which began Oct. 31 this year."These days of Diwali a...

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...

First Friday galley listing for Nov. 1, 2024Body & MindArtist: Debbie.lee MiszaniecMedia: 2D Oil PaintingsKiwanis Gallery 4919 49Street Red Deer, ABExhibition Dates: October 8th - November 30th, 2024#FirstFridaysRedDeer Reception November 1st from 5:30 - 7:30pm--The Journey WithinArtist: Kristina MikoMedia: 2D Acry...

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 fourth annual Powwow Times International Powwow is back this month, and it all goes down from the NexSource Centre in Sylvan Lake.From Oct. 18-20, everyone, stresses Powwow Times co-owner Patrick Mitsuing, is invited.After holding the event in Red Deer for three years, Mitsuing and wife Marissa decided to bring the...

The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (RDSO) launches its 2024-25 season on October 19 at the Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre with its 'We Rise Again" program.The concert will be a Classical-Canadian fusion, featuring local cello virtuosos Kathryn and Sofia Fakeley. "We Rise Again" is a pairing of Elgar's Cel...

The Central Alberta Chamber Orchestra (CACO) invites residents to its season opening shows, a showcase of "Mountain Music" taking place later this month.On October 20, CACO will perform their season program at St. Andrew's United Church in Lacombe from 2-4 p.m.On October 27, the group will perform at the Luth...

The Red Deer Arts Council has a new gallery for residents to witness; "Body and Mind" by Debbie-lee Miszaniec features still life oil paintings depicting the struggle to reconcile the body and mind when it comes to weight loss management.The exhibit runs Oct. 8 to Nov. 30 at the Kiwanis Gallery, and there wil...

The Our Best to You Handmade Market is back in Red Deer this month, carrying on a community tradition that began in 1991.Running Oct. 25-27, Our Best to You is the largest fall craft fair in Red Deer, spread out over 67,800 square feet at Westerner Park, and featuring more than 140 vendors from as far away as Charlotte...

"Let it Show, Let it Show, Let it Show!" Officials at Westerner Park in Red Deer say Stars on Ice is bringing a spectacular holiday treat to figure skating fans across Canada with its dazzling, award-winning show this season! The special holiday edition of Stars on Ice, featuring some of the most accomplished...

Sixteen Albertans, including a few from central Alberta, are recipients of 2024 Heritage Awards, from the Government of Alberta."Across the province, dedicated Albertans are keeping the stories of the people, places and events in our history alive," says Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Wome...

Grab your popcorn and take your seats for the eighth annual Central Alberta Film Festival (CAFF), coming to Red Deer October 2-5. Movies will be screened at two theatres at Carnival Cinemas, and only two films have overlapping showtimes. "That means audiences can see more of the films that have caught their intere...

The Government of Alberta is committing $90,000 over two years to the Calgary Internation Film Festival (CIFF) for 2024 and 2025.Provincial officials say CIFF is the largest film festival in Alberta and helps get Alberta stories on the world stage and can enable them to qualify for things like Academy Awards."CIFF...

The Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre invites residents to its signature event and one of its largest fundraisers, an Evening of Decadent Dessert.On October 3, guests can join Aspire for a champagne reception, raffles, entertainment, silent auction, a dinner buffet and, of course, a decadent dessert buffet. The even...

Cirque Italia invites Red Deer residents to witness a dreamy circus adventure under its big top tent later this month.From Sept. 19-22 in the Parkland Mall parking lot, the company's Gold Unit performers will take viewers back in time to an era when hula hoops and soda fountains were abundant, Elvis Presley dominated t...

The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (RDSO) is saying goodbye to one executive director and welcoming a new one this week.Jennette Miller recently resigned to become executive director at Calgary Civic Symphony.Taking over for Miller is Matthew Whitfield, who's been with the organization in a marketing and communications ca...