Community

Rocky residents turn out in droves to support local movie theatre

Due to the current health crises many businesses in the province have been forced to close their doors or find ways to adapt, and Rocky Cinemas may have done just that.On December 19, they held their ...

Dec 21, 2020

Nova Chemicals employees raise $806,000 for United Way

In a year that has been unmatched in adversity for local not-for-profit programs and their clients, NOVA Chemicals and its employees have delivered some much-needed hope. On Monday, in a physically-di...

Dec 21, 2020

Red Deer Food Bank remains open with increased health measures in place

Officials with the Red Deer Food Bank Society say despite tougher COVID-19 restrictions announced earlier this month, it's important for the community to know that their doors remain open.Deputy Direc...

Dec 21, 2020

NHL, NHLPA reach deal for 56-game season starting Jan. 13

The NHL and the NHL Players' Association settled on a plan for the upcoming season Sunday. The league and union agreed to a 56-game schedule that includes an all-Canadian North Division - for the 2020...

Dec 20, 2020

ECHO Energy promotes community wellness through programs and monetary support

As the pandemic continues to impact our community, Echo Energy is seeking ways to promote wellness through a combination of program and monetary support. With that goal in mind, Echo is announcing the...

Dec 18, 2020

Paintings by Canada’s World Juniors team being auctioned for local charities

While spending two weeks in quarantine during their time at selection camp in Red Deer, members of Canada's team for the 2021 World Junior Hockey Championship had some extra time on their hands. Turns...

Dec 17, 2020

Local woman launches online fundraiser for Red Deer Hospice Society

An online fundraiser for the Red Deer Hospice Society is garnering significant traction in only its first week.Organizer Petra Kitteringham says the New Year's Eve Non-Event has already pulled in over...

Dec 15, 2020

RDC initiatives raise $11,000 for United Way

During three weeks in late November and early December, Red Deer College employees participated in an internal workplace fundraising initiative for United Way Central Alberta. Through activity pledges...

Dec 15, 2020

Food Banks Alberta prepares to support more Albertans this holiday season

Times are tough, but accessing nutritious food or family essentials doesn't have to be. This is the message Food Banks Alberta and its nearly 100 member food banks across the province want to share wi...

Dec 14, 2020

Stantec Santa Bus offers holiday magic over the weekend

When life serves you lemons, you make lemonade.That's exactly what Santa Claus and the City of Red Deer did again Saturday for the first-ever Stantec Santa Bus.Since young Red Deerians could not visit...

Dec 14, 2020