Community

100 years of history for Penhold Memorial Hall

For 100 years, the Penhold Memorial Hall has stood strong on what is now Fleming Avenue.Originally operated by the Penhold Women's Institute, the building was built to honour local soldiers who served...

Nov 07, 2019 The Penhold Memorial Hall in 1950, with a number of its original members from the Penhold Women's Institute. (Supplied)

communityNOW: Save the Beard for Smiles Thru Lindsey

rdnewsNOW is excited to bring you a brand-new weekly feature that shines the spotlight on the amazing community-minded people and organizations doing great things to make Red Deer and central Alberta ...

Nov 07, 2019

Small Business Week supports food bank

A fall food drive held during Small Business Week raised $120 and 110 lbs of food for Central Alberta.A series of BBQ events were hosted by The City of Red Deer in industrial locations across our city...

Nov 07, 2019

Sutter Fund donates $10,000 to Red Deer Catholic school lunch programs

RED DEER- The Sutter Fund has donated $10,000 to the Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools lunch programs. The division would also like to thank the generosity of Central Alberta for raising money to sup...

Nov 07, 2019

Domestic Violence and Bullying Front Line Service Providers Awards handed out

Nearly 100 community members and leaders gathered at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club on Wednesday to help recognize individuals who have made significant contributions towards helping victims of do...

Nov 06, 2019 Front Line Service Providers Awards were handed out by the Domestic & Relationship Violence Initiative Committee at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club on Wednesday. Front Line Service Providers Awards were presented to Damian Bottrell of Women's Outreach (left) and Cheryl Borton (right) of Sylvan Lake & District Victim Services Unit. Kathy Cave of Julietta's Place (centre), was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Lindsay Thurber set to host annual Remembrance Day Ceremony

Over 2,000 students and community members are anticipated to attend the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony at Lindsay Thurber High School in Red Deer on Wednesday.That, according to program chair Sharon ...

Nov 05, 2019 (Lindsay Thurber Remembrance Day Ceremony 2018)

Hunting Hills students to host annual Veteran's Dinner

Students and local veterans will be gathered at Hunting Hills High School in Red Deer Tuesday evening for an annual event aimed at recognizing the service of both current and past Canadian military me...

Nov 05, 2019

Lacombe police survey nets positive results

The results of a recent survey conducted by the Lacombe Police Service show residents are largely satisfied with the work being done by the detachment.The community survey, launched this past spring, ...

Nov 05, 2019 Lacombe Police Chief Lorne Blumhagen

Save the Beard for Smiles Thru Lindsey

Seven very hairy dudes are about to become less hairy...or are they?! That's up to you!These gentleman have put their beards into your hands. You can donate to have them SHAVE their beard, or to help ...

Nov 05, 2019

Red Deer groups recognized as parks and rec leaders

Red Deer was recognized as an Alberta parks and recreation leader as local organizations won three separate awards at the annual Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) conference last month...

Nov 04, 2019 Access for All playscape (rdnewsNOW file photo)