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Survey seeks thoughts from Red Deerians on racism

Racism has been a hot button topic for many in Red Deer, especially in light of some of the events over the past year, and the Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership wants to know your thoughts.A 10-1...

Feb 17, 2021

Poll finds most Canadians blame federal government for vaccine delays

OTTAWA - The vast majority of Canadians blame Ottawa rather than provincial governments for delays in COVID-19 vaccine delivery, a new poll suggests.Sixty-nine per cent of respondents believe Canada i...

Feb 16, 2021

Red Deer's Pride groups decry school board's Diversity Week decision

Three local LGBTQ2S+ organizations are expressing their disappointment over a local school board's decision to reject a proposal for an annual Pride Week in schools.Red Deer Public Schools Trustee Dia...

Feb 16, 2021

No one turned away at Red Deer's temporary homeless shelter

Bone-chilling temperatures throughout central Alberta over the past several days has officials with Red Deer's Safe Harbour Society grateful for the extra shelter space established in the city last ye...

Feb 12, 2021

'Connecting Generations' initiative to spread kindness to local seniors

SPARC Red Deer, in partnership with 100 Kids Who Care and Dance Magic, is pleased to announce a new "Paint the Town Positive" activity designed to connect youth with seniors by providing some encourag...

Feb 12, 2021

Blackfalds officially recognizes Black History Month

Town council has officially proclaimed February as Black History Month in Blackfalds.Alberta officially recognized Black History Month in 2017 - becoming the fourth Canadian province to do so formally...

Feb 11, 2021

Community foundation joins initiative to improve public spaces in light of COVID-19

The Red Deer & District Community Foundation and the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta announced on Tuesday that they will work to provide $1,267,320 in funding to transform public spac...

Feb 10, 2021

Applications open for 2019 Canada Winter Games Legacy Fund

The 2019 Canada Winter Games Legacy Fund Society has unveiled a legacy fund of $650,000 designed to support not-for-profit sport and community organizations in the province of Alberta."The Legacy Fund...

Feb 10, 2021

Trustee proposes Pride Week for Red Deer Public Schools

A Red Deer Public Schools trustee wants the division to implement an annual Pride Week during the first week of June.Dianne Macaulay will introduce a motion during the school board's meeting on Wednes...

Feb 09, 2021

Time to listen to those affected by racism, advocate suggests

My message to Central Albertans during the Black History Month is: an open mind is prerequisite to progress and innovation is key in unprecedented times. We have been hard-hit by an extraordinary oppo...

Feb 06, 2021