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Blackfalds cancels public events through June 1

The Town of Blackfalds announced Monday it has cancelled all public events in the community through June 1 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic situation.A list of the events affected by the decision ...

Apr 06, 2020

PCN Women's Fun Run to continue in unique way

While virtually every upcoming local event either cancelled or postponed, the annual PCN Women's Fun Run has found a way to keep things running, albeit in a new way.Event Coordinator Val Jensen says t...

Apr 06, 2020

Habitat Red Deer ask residents not to illegally dump items

Habitat for Humanity Red Deer has temporarily closed its ReStore due to the COVID 19 pandemic to protect public health. But officials say that hasn't stopped some people from dumping household items a...

Apr 03, 2020 (Photo supplied)

Save-On-Foods launches $1 million campaign to feed kids in need across Western Canada

Save-On-Foods has committed $500,000 toward their $1 million fundraising goal aimed at giving kids easier access to school meal supports during the COVID-19 pandemic.With an estimated one in five scho...

Apr 03, 2020

Lacombe Ford offering free errand services for residents in isolation

Lacombe Ford is lending a helping hand to those who need one during these trying times.The dealership is offering an errand service, free of charge to local residents. If anyone needs groceries picked...

Apr 02, 2020

Veer proud of Red Deer’s response to COVID-19 pandemic

Mayor Tara Veer says she's proud that Red Deer has taken emergency planning very seriously, and as a result is fully prepared to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic."We have engaged in not only pandemic p...

Apr 02, 2020 rdnewsNOW file photo

Drayton Valley Ford offering free errand services for residents in isolation

Drayton Valley Ford is offering to lend a helping hand during these trying times.The dealership is offering an Errand Service, free of charge to local residents. If anyone needs groceries picked up, a...

Apr 02, 2020

Red Deer postpones Point in Time Homeless Count

The City of Red Deer has postponed the 2020 Point in Time Homeless Count due to the COVID-19 situation. The count had been scheduled for Tuesday, April 7. A new date has not been announced. The Point ...

Apr 02, 2020

First responders salute hospital workers, young boy with special parades

Red Deer's first responders are making it loud and clear to the local community that when it comes to the COVID-19 crisis, they're all in it together.This spirit of unity was on full display Tuesday n...

Apr 01, 2020 Red Deer Regional Hospital workers wave at an ambulance driving by as part of a special parade Tuesday evening in their honour. (rdnewsNOW/Rene Rondeau)

Red Deerians encouraged to shine a light in support of frontline workers

The lights on City Hall are shining blue and green to honour healthcare and other essential workers everywhere who are the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic."We lit up City Hall to show our recogni...

Mar 31, 2020 (Photo: City of Red Deer)