Tag Archives: Community
What Alberta's temporary COVID-19 measures mean for Red Deer rec facilities
The City of Red Deer has given an update on how new public health measures announced Thursday by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney affect recreation facility users. From November 13 - 27, all group and aqu...
Nov 13, 2020
November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Blackfalds
In a continued effort to support families within the community, Town Council proclaimed November to be Family Violence Prevention Month in Blackfalds during a recent regular council meeting on Novembe...
Nov 13, 2020
Innisfail Smile Cookie Campaign raises over $6,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters
RED DEER - Surpassing last year's campaign totals, this year's Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign in Innisfail raised $6220 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer and District in Innisfail.The campai...
Nov 13, 2020
Salvation Army Kettle Campaign starts Friday in Red Deer
Friday marks the launch of this year's annual Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign in Red Deer and officials have made adjustments to make it as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.New i...
Nov 12, 2020
"Tubs and Toys" supporting Red Deer Christmas Bureau
rdnewsNOW and Ensuite Bath and Kitchen Showroom present "Tubs and Toys!" We're collecting toys and donations for the Red Deer Christmas Bureau Society. Drop new toys off at The Ensuite Bath and Kitche...
Nov 12, 2020
Innisfail RCMP preparing for 25th Charity Checkstop
It's that time of year again. The Christmas season is soon approaching and the Innisfail RCMP are in the process of setting up this year's Charity Checkstop. The checkstop on Saturday, Dec. 12 will lo...
Nov 11, 2020
Donation drive tomorrow in Red Deer
Red Deer Against Racism, alongside Black and Indigenous Alliance Alberta and the Alberta Humanitarian Initiative, is hosting a community donation drive tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 7) from noon until 5 p....
Nov 06, 2020
Frontline efforts in addressing domestic violence and bullying honoured
A trio of central Albertans have been recognized for their extraordinary efforts in helping individuals and families impacted by domestic violence and bullying.On Wednesday, the 16th Annual Front Line...
Nov 04, 2020
Lacombe's affordable housing strategy leads to Yu-Turn Girls Home
The City of Lacombe and Central Alberta Youth Unlimited (CAYU) are excited to announce the opening of a Yu-Turn Girls Supportive Housing project in Lacombe. Officials say the Yu-Turn Home provides a s...
Nov 04, 2020
Local youth meeting with RCMP to build stronger relationship
Local youth have an opportunity this weekend to speak directly with local law enforcement and ask important questions in hopes of building a stronger relationship between the two groups.The event host...
Nov 04, 2020