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Real Canadian Superstore holiday initiative brings Red Deer Filipino community closer to home

This holiday season Real Canadian Superstore (RCSS) is helping Red Deer spread love and cheer with the return of its bonus Balikbayan box program, inspired by the modern Filipino tradition. RCSS's Fil...

Nov 15, 2019

Ice cream fundraiser scoops up support for Father Lacombe Catholic School

Thanks to an awesome group of Leadership students and the Father Lacombe Catholic School community we were thrilled today to turn over the proceeds from our confetti cake ice cream sandwich pop-up sal...

Nov 14, 2019

Bantam AAA Rebels collecting toques and mitts for Safe Harbour

The Red Deer Bantam AAA Rebels are doing their part to help the city's less fortunate. The team is collecting new winter accessories (toques, mitts, scares, etc.) for Safe Harbour Society at their hom...

Nov 14, 2019

RDC welcomes Sheldon Kennedy next week

Red Deer College is welcoming Sheldon Kennedy, co-founder of Respect Group Inc., as he shares his vision on creating a global culture of respect.Kennedy will be speaking at the Red Deer College Arts C...

Nov 14, 2019 (Photo: speakers.ca)

Nominations open for 2020 Women of Excellence Awards

The Red Deer & District Community Foundation (RDDCF) is excited to announce that nominations for the 2020 Women of Excellence Gala are now officially open. This is the 13th consecutive year the Fo...

Nov 14, 2019

Salvation Army kicks off another Kettle Campaign

The Salvation Army in Red Deer has kicked off its 2019 Kettle Campaign.The goal this year is to raise $245,000, which makes up just over half of the organization's overall goal of $455,000 for its Chr...

Nov 14, 2019 Major Larry Bridger watches as Deputy Mayor Frank makes the first donation to the 2019 Salvation Army Kettle Campaign at Bower Place Shopping Centre. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Community invited to upcoming Red Deer Native Friendship Society conference

Members of the community are invited to join the Red Deer Native Friendship Society for their upcoming conference, Nov. 18-19 at the Baymont Inn and Suites.TALK Conference: Truth Awakening Love & ...

Nov 13, 2019

"The White Buffalo” burger raises over $1,500 for Alzheimer Society

The creative juices were flowing (and dripping from one beard in particular) for our October Burger of the Month, "The White Buffalo!"It was inspired by the indie band and our guest chef Peter Michael...

Nov 13, 2019

Remembrance Day ceremonies in the Red Deer area

Remembrance Day ceremonies are happening around central Alberta this Monday (and one on Friday).Below is a listing of events, all of which are open to the public:FRIDAY, NOV. 8PenholdPenhold Multiplex...

Nov 08, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Legacy of Red Deer rock climber to live on through new climbing wall

Family and friends of a young rock climber from Red Deer is hoping the community will pitch in for the construction of a legacy project in his honour.Lucas Chabot, who was 21, passed away after suffer...

Nov 08, 2019 (GoFundMe page)