Tag Archives: Events

66th annual Westerner Dairy Showcase goes this week
The long running Westerner Dairy Showcase will go ahead this week with pandemic rules in place.Dairy farmers and industry pros are excited to gather at Westerner Park Oct. 22-24 to network and reconne...
Oct 19, 2020

Red Deer Christmas Wish Breakfast returns for fifth year
Now in its fifth year, the Red Deer Christmas Wish Breakfast is promising an event never before seen in Red Deer. Kick off your Christmas Season by bringing a new unwrapped toy and be treated to our t...
Oct 14, 2020

No Thanksgiving dinner at Salvation Army this year
Circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have halted the long-standing tradition of the Salvation Army hosting its annual Thanksgiving Day dinner in Red Deer.Major Kent Hepditch acknowledges it...
Oct 06, 2020

‘Reimagined’ Run for the Cure raises over $8.5M for breast cancer research
The reimagined 2020 Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure raised more than $8.5 million for breast cancer research and support.More than 25,000 Canadians took part in the first hybrid virtual/...
Oct 05, 2020

Organizers meet with Red Deer RCMP ahead of peace rally on Sunday
Organizers of a peace rally planned for this Sunday in Red Deer are hoping to avoid a repeat of last month when violence broke out after a group of agitators showed up.Callum Daniels with Black and In...
Oct 02, 2020

Ponoka's annual 'Kick It to the Curb' event starts October 12
Ponoka residents are invited to turn unwanted items into somebody else's treasure during Kick It to the Curb Week from Oct. 12 - 17. Residents are invited to place sanitized items they wish to give aw...
Oct 02, 2020

Parade on Saturday to honour WWII Veteran
A special celebration is being held in Red Deer this weekend in honour of a local WWII Veteran. Members of Red Deer Emergency Services, Red Deer RCMP, Municipal Policing Services and 41 Canadian Briga...
Oct 01, 2020

Festival of Trees needs over 2,000 volunteers
Though it is taking on a different form this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers with the Festival of Trees in Red Deer say they still need a winter army of volunteers to help make their eve...
Sep 30, 2020

Charity Checkstop this weekend in Red Deer
Central Albertans can make donations to keep children warm and neighbourhoods safe from the comfort of their own car this coming weekend!The Charity Checkstop runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Satur...
Sep 29, 2020

CP hosting "virtual" Holiday Train in 2020 with live concerts
We will not see the CP Holiday Train roll through Alberta this December, but there are still ways to take in musical performances and support food banks.Canadian Pacific will donate to food banks in c...
Sep 25, 2020