Community

Planning continues for reopening of Ross Street Patio, museum and libraries

Reopening dates are still being determined for some of Red Deer's most notable attractions and amenities. With the reopening of many restaurants in Red Deer now underway, many residents wondering abou...

May 15, 2020

Brazeau County opening two campgrounds with restrictions

In response to the province's Relaunch Strategy, Brazeau County will allow two campgrounds to open in the coming weeks, while the rest remain delayed.The Willey West campground and the Pih-to-kwe camp...

May 15, 2020

'Head shave challenge' in support of Golden Circle seniors centre

With the downturn of the economy, having to cancel two major fundraisers this year due to the economic uncertainty, the executive director of the Golden Circle senior resource centre is going a cut ab...

May 14, 2020

Red Deer & District FCSS launch Rural Frozen Meal Delivery Program

Red Deer and District FCSS has launched the Rural Frozen Meal Delivery Program.The program is available to residents of Red Deer County, the Town of Bowden, the Village of Delburne, the Village of Eln...

May 14, 2020

Red Deer Hospice Society releases new fundraiser

RED DEER- The Red Deer Hospice Society has launched a new fundraiser where people can purchase a live butterfly to release in remembrance of a loved one, to celebrate a milestone in their life or to g...

May 14, 2020

'Stay off our lands:' RCMP attendance at Indigenous ceremony raises ire of chief

SASKATOON - An Indigenous leader is telling the RCMP to stay off reserve land after armed officers were dispatched to break up a sacred ceremony. "These are First Nations lands. This is Indian land. S...

May 13, 2020

Town of Stettler opens select facilities

Following the updated COVID-19 recommendations and guidelines from the Government of Alberta, the Town of Stettler has announced the conditional opening of Lions Campground, the Stettler Skate Park an...

May 12, 2020

Drive-In movie for charity Friday at Westerner Park

There's nothing quite like a drive-in movie, and you can see one in Red Deer this week in support of a great cause."Cars," the 2006 animated classic from PIXAR, is being shown on three screens in the ...

May 11, 2020

Sylvan Lake releases local relaunch plan

The Town of Sylvan Lake has released its own local "Safely Staged Municipal Amenity Relaunch Plan" on the heels of the Alberta government releasing a province-wide strategy."The key message we need to...

May 08, 2020 (rdnewsNOW/Troy Gillard)

Servus Credit Union makes $50,000 mental health donation

To kick off a movement aimed at helping Albertans start to feel good again, Servus is giving $50,000 to support mental health services in Alberta.Servus's donation will primarily go to support distres...

May 07, 2020