Community

Information session Tuesday for potential foster parents

Addressing the need for more foster parents in central Alberta is the goal behind an information session being held in Lacombe on Tuesday night.The session runs from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the McMan...

Oct 26, 2020

The Bra Lounge celebrating sisterhood with Favourite Things Fashion Show

It will be a celebration of sisterhood next month when a small group of local women take to the catwalk in this year's best lingerie, sleepwear, casual wear, and shoes - all in support of the Red Deer...

Oct 24, 2020

Red Deer Legion not hosting Remembrance Day Service this year

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the Royal Canadian Legion in Red Deer to cancel its formal Remembrance Day Service this year.Bev Hanes, President of Red Deer Legion Branch # 35 says the decision was ...

Oct 21, 2020

CMHA Central Alberta receives $17,000 grant for Crisis Counsellor program

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Central is celebrating a $17,000 grant they've received from the Bell Let's Talk Community Fund to support the Systems Navigation/Crisis Counsellor prog...

Oct 21, 2020

United Way Central Alberta and NOVA Chemicals celebrate $10M milestone

United Way Central Alberta (UWCA) is celebrating a major milestone with one of its biggest long-time supporters as NOVA Chemicals has now donated more than $10,000,000 to the organization. NOVA Chemic...

Oct 21, 2020

Lacombe Food Bank receives 'enormous' donation from local business

A very large and surprise donation was dropped off to the Lacombe Food Bank earlier this month.Through a national initiative to give back to the 13 communities where the company has locations, Fraserw...

Oct 19, 2020

Lethbridge police locate missing person using help from above

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- In police work, it isn't always handcuffs and fire power. Officers have an array of tools at their disposal. Lethbridge Police Service recently used airborne technology to safely re...

Oct 19, 2020

Local poverty reduction conversation continues virtually during pandemic

October 17 marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, and local officials are encouraging central Albertans to think about their neighbours and friends during these difficult times.Fo...

Oct 16, 2020

Lacombe, FCSS sign new five-year deal for Connex transport service

The City of Lacombe has announced a new five-year agreement for Lacombe and District FCSS to continue to deliver the Connex Accessible Transportation Service.City officials say the agreement, which co...

Oct 14, 2020

Two Red Deer organizations receive over $20,000 from Lowe’s Canada campaign

Lowe's Canada has announced that of over $2.1 million will be donated to more than 235 non-profit organizations and public schools across the country whose actions make them true heroes in their commu...

Oct 14, 2020