Community

The Lending Cupboard still meeting community needs despite pandemic

Despite lingering health concerns, The Lending Cupboard in Red Deer has managed to maintain its commitment to the community of lending out much-needed medical equipment and supplies during the COVID-1...

Sep 02, 2020

September proclaimed Big Brothers Big Sisters month in Red Deer

With the aim of highlighting the need for local mentors in our community, September has been proclaimed as Big Brothers Big Sisters Month in Red Deer.The proclamation was made by Mayor Tara Veer at Ci...

Sep 01, 2020

Alberta Culture Days promises something for everyone in September

Provincial officials say that a record 99 organizations received grants from the Alberta government to host online or in-person Alberta Culture Days events this September. In a release, the province s...

Aug 31, 2020

Canada signs deal with Novovax to get 76 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

OTTAWA - The federal government has a deal with a third vaccine developer to get access to an experimental COVID-19 vaccine as early as next spring. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Montreal t...

Aug 31, 2020

Brazeau County continuing to fight against proposed assessment model changes for oil and gas

Brazeau County says it will continue standing up for its residents and fighting against proposed changes to the oil and gas assessment model.When the province announced the proposed changes earlier th...

Aug 27, 2020

Drayton Valley to see new aquatic facility thanks to government funding announcement

A new aquatic facility will finally be built in Drayton Valley.The Canadian and Alberta governments made a joint infrastructure announcement today in Drayton Valley at the Clean Energy Technology Cent...

Aug 25, 2020

Registration for City of Red Deer Fall programming begins next week

Red Deerians can prepare for fall recreation and culture activities as The City releases its program information this week. For the first time ever, the 2020 fall Activity Guide will not be printed, b...

Aug 21, 2020

Recreation Centre to reopen next month

The Red Deer Recreation Centre will reopen for recreation and culture activities starting Monday, September 14, 2020. The facility will operate at reduced hours to start, while City staff work to moni...

Aug 21, 2020

Ponoka's activity and sports registration night happening Tuesday

Ponoka's annual Community Activity & Sports Registration night will take place on Wednesday, August 26 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the curling rink in the Ponoka Arena Complex. Citizens can come and sign u...

Aug 21, 2020

CRA resumes online services with new security features after cyberattacks

OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency has resumed all online services after fraudsters used thousands of pilfered usernames and passwords to obtain government services. The agency disabled the servi...

Aug 20, 2020