Community

Youth HQ offering virtual programming during pandemic

Though the building may be closed to the public, Youth HQ continues to delivery it's programming to children and youth during this time of isolation. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer and District ...

Apr 30, 2020

FCSS notes decline in mental health during COVID-19 crisis

Self-isolation, closures of non-essential businesses and cancelled or postponed events are to help reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 and help save lives, but some families aren't coping well wit...

Apr 30, 2020 Self-care checklist courtesy of FCSS

Red Deer extending Free Yard Waste Week for the whole month of May

Free Yard Waste Week will be Free Yard Waste Month this year in Red Deer from May 4 to May 30.This is an opportunity for residents to drop yard waste off at the Waste Management Facility without the u...

Apr 29, 2020

Child abuse reporting on the decline during pandemic

The Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) is joining their provincial counterparts in stressing the "moral and legal obligations" Albertans have in reporting child abuse during the COVID-19 pa...

Apr 28, 2020

Fire advisory issued for Drayton Valley and part of Brazeau County

Due to the recent warm, dry temperature conditions, a Fire Advisory has been issued for the Town of Drayton Valley and for the area of Brazeau County that is not under Alberta's Forest Protection Area...

Apr 28, 2020

Hope Mission Red Deer delivering food hampers to those in need

An organization that helps serve some of Red Deer's most vulnerable families is furthering its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.Hope Mission Red Deer has been providing food hampers, craft ideas a...

Apr 23, 2020 (Supplied)

Red Deer mom say drive-bys and parades show human side of RCMP

A Red Deer family with close ties to the RCMP is thanking local members for spreading some joy on their young one's birthday.They say the moment was extra poignant given both the strain on the communi...

Apr 23, 2020

Scottsville Group providing community support during COVID-19

A local auto dealership is driving up extra support for the community during the COVID-19 crisis with multiple initiatives that aim to give back.The Scottsville Group is assisting the Salvation Army, ...

Apr 23, 2020 Garrett Scott, COO, Kipp Scott GMC, Red Deer (rdnewsNOW File photo)

Spring community makeover to keep Lacombe beautiful

The City of Lacombe invites all residents to participate in a community-wide make-over this spring by cleaning up their yards and immediate neighbourhoods at a date and time that is safe for themselve...

Apr 23, 2020 (Photo: City of Lacombe)

Child advocacy centre provides 100 play boxes to hospital frontline staff

The Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) has found a unique, relevant, and impactful way to support workers at the Red Deer Regional Hospital by providing 100 Amped2Play ISOLOVEPLAY boxes to ...

Apr 23, 2020 (Photo: CACAC)