Tag Archives: Community
Hope Mission Red Deer given 1000 meals from Airdrie Christian Academy
Hope Mission Red Deer is giving 1000 meals to hungry citizens thanks to a donation from Airdrie Christian Academy. The school undertook its Feed the Need fundraiser this past May and June, raising eno...
Aug 16, 2019 (L-R): Shellie Wilson and Kim Vanderwal with Airdrie Christian Academy delivered 1000 meals to Kelly Row and Hope Mission Red Deer on Friday at the organization's downtown centre. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
New trail head signs to increase walkability in Rocky
In an effort to increase Rocky Mountain House's walkability, new trails signs have been installed throughout the community.After a walkability study was done by Alberta Health Services (AHS), the town...
Aug 16, 2019 From left to right. Councillors Randy Brown and Len Phillips, Mayor Tammy Burke, Councillor Dave Auld, Kristen Penick and Dr. Marinus Pretorius.
BIG Brain Trivia Night raises $2,000 for The Mustard Seed school lunch program
BIG 105 took its popular "BIG Brain" morning show contest on the road Thursday night in support of a great cause. The first ever "BIG Brain Trivia Night" at Bo's Bar and Stage saw 21 teams of four peo...
Aug 16, 2019
Recreation Centre outdoor pool schedule change this weekend
City officials say the Recreation Centre outdoor pool schedule has been adjusted this weekend for a private event hosted by the Alberta Water Polo Association. To accommodate the event the outdoor poo...
Aug 15, 2019
Pride society wants LGBTQ+ resource centre for Red Deer
Those on the frontlines of Red Deer's LGBTQ+ community want to spark a discussion about the creation of a local resource centre.Shannon Humphrey, Chair of the Central Alberta Pride Society, says most ...
Aug 15, 2019
Backpacks needed for Tools for School program
With thousands of central Alberta students set to head back to class in a few weeks, officials with Women's Outreach in Red Deer are encouraging residents to once again consider supporting their annua...
Aug 14, 2019 (Women's Outreach)
Lacombe census shows continued growth
Results for the 2019 City of Lacombe Municipal Census have been released show the community continues to grow. Conducted from April 2 to June 30 of this year, the census reveals a population of 13,985...
Aug 13, 2019
All-inclusive playground coming soon at Eldorado School
Groundbreaking has been held for the new all-inclusive playground project at Eldorado School.In December 2018, the Town of Drayton Valley committed $50,000 to the building of the playground as part of...
Aug 13, 2019 (Twitter/Town of Drayton Valley)
RDC raises pride flag for fourth year
Red Deer College has once again shown its support for the local LGBTQ+ community by raising a pride flag outside its main entrance on Monday.In recognition of Central Alberta Pride Week August 10-18, ...
Aug 12, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Sheldon Spackman)
Dairy Queen Athlete of the Month - July 2019 - The Legends Baseball Team
Time to introduce the Dairy Queen Athlete of the Month for July. Meet the boys of summer, the Legends Mens Baseball Team. This team of talented baseball players has been operating in Red Deer since 19...
Aug 09, 2019