Events

Annual species count going ahead May 30-31

With the current situation with COVID-19, the Red Deer River Naturalists are still going ahead with their May Species Count on May 30 and 31. Organizers say that since this activity does not involve p...

May 11, 2020

Westerner Park welcomes guests on-site to access Glow Gardens

Westerner Park will be opening its northwest and southwest gates on Thursday, May 7 to welcome guests on-site to access Glow Gardens. The pop-up garden shop will be set up in their West parking lot, g...

May 07, 2020 (photo supplied)

Nova Scotia mass killer should be subjected to psychological autopsy: experts

HALIFAX - As the RCMP investigate the case of the Nova Scotia gunman who killed 22 people during a 13-hour rampage last month, a key question remains unanswered: Why? The Mounties have said littl...

May 06, 2020

Ceremony to be held today for service members who died in helicopter crash

CFB TRENTON, Ont. - The Canadian military is to hold a special ramp ceremony today at Canadian Forces Base Trenton to repatriate remains of a service member and honour all six who died in a ...

May 06, 2020

Medical Salute to the Community of Ponoka

Ponoka's medical community and first responders are putting on a 'Medical Salute to the Community' parade throughout Ponoka tomorrow May 6 from 4-5 p.m.Citizens are asked to watch the parade from the ...

May 05, 2020

Chamber hosting virtual networking event

The Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce says if you're anything like them, you're missing the collaboration, the creativity, and even the occasional bit of chaos that normally comes with their n...

May 05, 2020

2020 Women of Excellence Awards nominees announced

The Red Deer & District Community Foundation (RDDCF) is pleased to announce the names of the 2020 Women of Excellence Awards Gala Nominees. This year 48 women are being recognized for their outsta...

May 05, 2020

Virtual yogathon to bring awareness about sexual violence

In celebration of the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre's (CASASC) 35th anniversary, roll out your mat for a great cause on Saturday, May 23.Join CASASC as they celebrate 35 years of preve...

May 04, 2020

Bottle drive in support of Kids Cancer Care

There's a special bottle drive happening Red Deer tomorrow in support of a great cause. It's happening in support of Kids Cancer Care from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside of the Toy R Us store at Bower Plac...

May 01, 2020

Alberta farmers' markets readjusting plans for the upcoming season

Several farmers' markets throughout central Alberta are readjusting their plans for the upcoming season following Thursday's announcement from the province that markets across Alberta will be able to ...

May 01, 2020 (The Market at Red Deer)