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CIBC Run for the Cure set for Red Deer on Sunday

Raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research in Canada is the goal behind this weekend's CIBC Run for the Cure in Red Deer.The 17th annual event in Red Deer will take place at Bower Ponds on...

Sep 30, 2019

Community rallies to support young mother and daughter

It's a heart-warming reminder that good people are doing good things in our community. Monday night, Nicole Clarke noticed a Facebook post by a young mother saying she and her daughter were in need of...

Sheldon Spackman Sep 28, 2019

Habitat for Humanity celebrates completion of first build in Sylvan Lake

Three Sylvan Lake families received the keys to their brand new homes on Thursday to celebrate the completion of the first-ever Habitat for Humanity build in the town.Located at the Vista at Ryders Ri...

Sep 26, 2019 After 10 months of construction and over 1,500 volunteer hours, three local families were handed the keys to their brand new Habitat for Humanity homes in Sylvan Lake on Thursday. It was the organization's first-ever build in the 'Town for all Seasons'.

Red Deer parents warned of possible child luring incidents

Red Deer's two largest school divisions are alerting parents this week of unconfirmed child luring incidents that have been reported.Letters were sent out Wednesday by Red Deer Catholic Regional Schoo...

Sep 26, 2019

Rebels superfan wins season tickets from rdnewsNOW

rdnewsNOW recently held the "Rebels Superfan" contest where diehard Red Deer Rebels fans were encouraged to share their story about why they should win four season tickets for 2019-20. Below is the wi...

Andrew Snook Sep 26, 2019 Rebels forward Chris Douglas (left), Superfan Cole Empson, and defenceman Josh Sexsmith

Fundraising underway for family of QEII crash victim

A fundraising campaign has been launched for the family of a man killed in a crash on the QEII Highway last weekend. Ryan Taylor was riding his bike along the highway between Highway 11 and 32 Street ...

Sep 20, 2019

Big Brothers Big Sisters unveils new brand, stresses need for volunteers

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer and District was part of a nation-wide launch on Wednesday of a new brand for the organization.From the steps of Red Deer City Hall, a new logo was unveiled, with ...

Sep 18, 2019 Officials with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer and District unveil the organization's new brand and logo from the steps of Red Deer City Hall Wednesday morning.

Urban Spirit grant program supporting local non-profits

The Rotary Club of Red Deer Urban Spirits is excited to announce that applications are being accepted for the URBAN SPIRIT Grant Program.The program will see up to five successful applicants receive $...

Sep 18, 2019

Blackfalds Multiplex expansion to go to tender early next year

Good vibes continue to increase in Blackfalds as the town moves forward with ambitious plans to expand its multiplex.About 200 people came out last Thursday to an open house at the current multiplex t...

Sep 16, 2019 (ACI Architects Inc.)

2019 Canada Winter Games leave long-lasting impact, organizers say

Officials with the 2019 Canada Winter Games Host Society are lauding the success and economic impact of the event on Red Deer and the province this year.Following the release of a report by the Canadi...

Sep 16, 2019 (L-R) Catriona Le May Doan, Vice Chair - Canada Games Council, Scott Robinson, CEO - 2019 Canada Winter Games & Lyn Radford, Board Chair - 2019 Canada Winter Games Host Society.