Tag Archives: Community
"Sofia's Night of Hundreds of Trees" supporting Central Alberta Humane Society
A local couple is once again putting their love for the holidays to use for a great cause. Vince Jackman and Tom Kereluk are hosting Sofia's Night of Hundreds of Trees where residents can view their c...
Dec 04, 2019 Some of 120 Christmas Trees that will be on display for public viewing during a pair of open houses Dec. 7 and 14 at 42 Comfort Close in Red Deer from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. both days.
AHS launches Toys for Tickets campaign in Red Deer
Alberta Health Services is giving you an option to pay for a parking ticket while celebrating the spirit of the holiday season. AHS is allowing those who've recently received an AHS-issued parking tic...
Dec 04, 2019
Support vital for child abuse workers, survivor tells advocacy centre supporters
More than 400 supporters gathered at the Holiday Inn at Gasoline Alley on Tuesday in support of the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC). The first-ever Courage Luncheon in support of the cen...
Dec 04, 2019 Dr. Peter Gregg (left) and Mark Jones, CEO for the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre. (Photo: rdnewsNOW/Troy Gillard)
Red Deer & District Community Foundation awards $48,000 in fall grant funding
The Red Deer & District Community Foundation (RDDCF) has named the recipients of over $48,000 in grant funding. A total of 11 charitable projects and programs are being funded through the fall Sma...
Dec 03, 2019 Ali Khilil with CNIB (left) and Erin Peden with the Red Deer & District Community Foundation (rdnewsNOW/Sheldon Spackman)
Help the Safe Harbour Society this holiday season
Safe Harbour Society is hoping the Red Deer community will step up by purchasing some essential items to help their clients during the holiday season. People or groups can support overnight shelter gu...
Dec 03, 2019
Barrie Wilson students experience the joy of giving during annual Christmas Market
It's all about strengthening school and community spirit while raising money for families in need.cole Barrie Wilson Elementary School in Red Deer held its yearly Christmas Market on Monday.The sixth ...
Dec 02, 2019 Students at Red Deer's Barrie Wilson Elementary School experienced the joy of giving during the holiday season on Monday, by taking part in the school's sixth annual Christmas Market. (rdnewsNOW / Sheldon Spackman)
Glencross charity rodeo supports Ronald McDonald House, Hockey Alberta Foundation
A unique fundraising event inspired by former NHL player Curtis Glencross has once again come through in a big way for two local charities. Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta and the Hockey Alberta...
Nov 29, 2019 Left to right: Curtis Glencross, Dennis Zukiwsky (Chair, Hockey Alberta Foundation), Tim Leer (Executive Director, Hockey Alberta Foundation), Jason Evanson (CEO, Ronald McDonald House Alberta), Jennifer Clermont (Director of Operations, Ronald McDonald House Alberta), and Kelsey Angeltvedt (Glencross and Friends). (Photo: rdnewsNOW/Troy Gillard)
Red Deer & District Community Foundation, RBC Foundation announce $45,000 for local youth
Red Deer & District Community Foundation and RBC Foundation have handed out a total of $45,000 to support three youth led initiatives in Central Alberta in the amount of $15,000 each. The announce...
Nov 29, 2019 (Photo: rdnewsNOW/Rene Rondeau)
Salvation Army in need of Adopt-a-Family sponsors
The Salvation Army in Red Deer is in need of more sponsors for its Adopt-A-Family program. Major Larry Bridger says they currently have 126 families registered for the program, but only about 70 spons...
Nov 28, 2019
St. Francis of Assisi students create more than just a gingerbread house
RED DEER- In the spirit of the Christmas season, Grade 9 Design Thinking students at St. Francis of Assisi Middle School have for the past few weeks been working on creating unconventional gingerbread...
Nov 28, 2019 (Photo supplied)