Community

Work continues towards new community hall in Springbrook

Efforts to bring a new community hall to the hamlet of Springbrook continue.Last week, Red Deer County council approved a request from the Springbrook Community Association (SCA) to appoint Councillor...

Nov 03, 2020

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library adds new activities, time slots to existing programs

Sylvan Lake Municipal Library is reacting to a need in the Sylvan Lake community for activities for all ages. Out of the 21 programs on offer at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library, some offered on multiple...

Nov 03, 2020

Send an encouraging message to a friend this month

For the month of November, SPARC Red Deer is encouraging all Canadians to "Say It Forward" and send an encouraging message to a friend! As winter approaches, people are experiencing isolation, lonelin...

Nov 03, 2020

Women United seeking community-driven members

United Way Central Alberta is launching a new gender-inclusive affinity group aimed at highlighting and promoting the philanthropic efforts of local women.Women United is a national campaign described...

Nov 02, 2020

Letter: Teen calls out province for closing The Hub on Ross, Camp L.G. Barnes

Letter to Jason Kenney and Rajan Sawhney, How could you? In a year of challenges, fear and isolation you take away my hopes, dreams and opportunities. I am Anakin, an almost 19-year-old young man in R...

Nov 02, 2020

Red Deer RCMP witch you a safe and happy Halloween

Though Halloween might look a little different this year, the safety of our little ghosts and goblins is just as important as ever. Red Deer RCMP would like to remind children and adults about a few H...

Oct 30, 2020

Âsokêwin Friendship Centre and Burden Bearers offering free counselling sessions

In an effort to help those struggling in the community, Burden Bearers Counselling Centre has teamed up with the sokwin Friendship Centre to offer free counselling every Tuesday.sokwin Friendship Cent...

Oct 30, 2020

Blackfalds FCSS rolls out first virtual fundraiser for families in need

Due to the continuous effects of the coronavirus pandemic, Blackfalds Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) says they have not only seen an uptick in accessing the food bank, but also an increa...

Oct 29, 2020

The Hub on Ross closes permanently

After having their doors shut since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Hub on Ross announced Wednesday morning they are closing for good. A post on their Facebook page says that after careful con...

Oct 28, 2020

Local charities invited to apply for $135K in gender equality grant funding

The Red Deer & District Community Foundation (RDDCF) has announced it will provide $135,000 to local organizations working to support women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse individuals in an ...

Oct 28, 2020