Tag Archives: Community
Local shopping initiative helping Red Deer Christmas Bureau
Local businesses are banding together this holiday season to help promote shopping close to home while at the same time raising money for the Red Deer Christmas Bureau. #BetterTogether was created to ...
Dec 14, 2020
Community Resource Navigation Team helping families affected by pandemic
A helping hand is being extended to local families left feeling isolated by COVID-19.Family Services of Central Alberta (FSCA) recently launched its Community Resource Navigation Team to support area ...
Dec 14, 2020
Donate your gently used electronic devices to help connect local seniors
A device drive is now underway in Red Deer to get gently-used smartphones and tablets into the hands of long-term care facilities so that isolated seniors can connect virtually with loved-ones over th...
Dec 14, 2020
"Sofia Celebrates Christmas" goes virtual this year
COVID-19 may not permit in-home visits this holiday season, but that hasn't dampered the festive spirits of two Red Deer men who have once again opened their home, albeit virtually, to view their Chri...
Dec 12, 2020
Local history showcased in app featuring guided walking tours
Central Alberta features prominently in a new app that takes people on guided walking tours through the history that surrounds them.The "On This Spot" app takes users on a journey to where they will f...
Dec 12, 2020
2020 Red Deer Christmas Light Tour: Official Routes
After releasing a sneak peek earlier this week, A.J. and Jim Elliott are out with their final (official) maps for the 2020 Red Deer Christmas Light Tour. Here they are... Enjoy!
Dec 11, 2020
Salvation Army pulling volunteers from their kettles in Alberta
The Salvation Army says it will no longer have volunteers at their Christmas Kettle locations across Alberta as part of new safety protocols to deal with COVID-19. The kettles will remain in those loc...
Dec 11, 2020
Local girl's kindness shines in support of Turning Point
"Try to be as kind as possible and spread joy... not just at Christmas."That's the message Jayda Monilaws is sharing with the community this winter season. On Wednesday, Jayda surprised Turning Point ...
Dec 11, 2020
Burger of the Month raises over $1,000 for new KidSport chapter
While the curling scene may look a little different this year, Lacombe curling legend Colin Hodgson was thrilled to have the hammer in November co-creating the "Hurray Hard" burger for the Cilantro &a...
Dec 10, 2020
Notre Dame grad service project focuses on teen mental health
The Class of 2021 at cole Secondaire Notre Dame High School has chosen the Smiles Thru Lindsey Foundation as this year's Grad Service Project with a goal to raise $40,000.The Smiles Thru Lindsey Endow...
Dec 09, 2020