Tag Archives: Community

Progress Pride flag to be painted in front of Rocky library
The Progress Pride Flag will be depicted outside the Rocky Mountain House Public Library.On June 8, Rocky Mountain House town council approved a request from Rocky Pride to paint a portion of concrete...
Jun 09, 2021

Registration for added recreation and culture opportunities begins on Thursday
As the province heads towards Stage Two of their reopening plan, The City of Red Deer prepares to welcome the community back to recreation, arts and culture facilities. Recreation and culture faciliti...
Jun 08, 2021

Rocky residents will soon see new organic bins
Residents in Rocky Mountain House will begin seeing green garbage bins in front of their homes by the end of the month.These new organic collection bins are part of the town's effort to reduce the amo...
Jun 03, 2021

Echo Lacombe launching Food Rescue pilot program
The Echo Lacombe Association is preparing to run a Food Rescue pilot program in the city.It'll run out of the former Parkland Regional Library building at 5404 56 Ave. after receiving approval from ci...
May 28, 2021

Town declares June 7-13 as Seniors Week with County and Village support
The Town of Rocky Mountain House has declared June 7-13, 2021 as Seniors Week which the County has recognized and endorsed.Rocky Mayor Tammy Burke had reached out to Clearwater County Reeve Cammie Lai...
May 27, 2021

Red Deer Food Bank appoints new executive director
The Red Deer Food Bank Society has a new executive director.Mitch Thomson began his new role on May 3. The organization has provided emergency food support to individuals, families, organizations, and...
May 27, 2021

Blackfalds surpasses 11,000 residents
Officials with the Town of Blackfalds are celebrating the latest municipal census results. The latest headcount shows 11,015 residents now call Blackfalds home, a new record high for the town. It mark...
May 26, 2021

Applications Open for 2021 MEGlobal Community Contributions Program
Up to $5,000 in funding is available for qualifying non-profit groups with projects that improve the quality of life in communities near MEGlobal Canada's Prentiss or Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta manufa...
May 25, 2021

Bridges Community Living receives $24,000 from New Horizons for Seniors Program
Bridges Community Living received some great news after being notified that their application for a $24,000 New Horizons for Seniors grant was approved. The program entitled "Communicating with the Ou...
May 25, 2021

Local church donation event spotlights need for blood products
A Red Deer church congregation is demonstrating the power of group blood donation this long weekend.Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) is sending close to 30 people this Saturday to donate at Canadi...
May 20, 2021