Events

'Parade of Gratitude' in Lacombe next Monday

The Lacombe Police Service, in partnership with the Lacombe Fire Department, Lacombe County Fire Department, Alberta Sheriffs, Lacombe County Peace Officers, City of Lacombe Bylaw Services, Alberta He...

Apr 15, 2020

Westerner Days status remains up in the air

The status of Red Deer's largest annual summer event remains yet to be determined as the city deals with the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Westerner Days is currently scheduled to run from July 15-20, ...

Apr 14, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

How to Volunteer During COVID-19

From our friends at the Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations:As we practice social distancing and self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many individuals that need support and r...

Apr 10, 2020

Alberta Sports Hall of Fame postpones induction banquet

The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame has postponed its 2020 Induction Banquet until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation. The banquet had been scheduled for Friday, May 29, at the Cambridg...

Apr 09, 2020

Easter Bunny hoppy to visit your house in support of local food banks

Central Albertans can celebrate Easter in a unique way this weekend while also helping their local food bank.Lacombe-based Copper Cloud Events is hosting "Easter Bunny House Visits - Food Bank Fundrai...

Apr 08, 2020 (Copper Cloud Events)

Optimist Club of Red Deer raises over $1800 for 49th Street Youth Shelter

The Optimist Club of Red Deer was pleased to provide a sizeable donation to the 49th Street Youth Shelter after a successful virtual 'Wine Survivor' event. The event, which began in mid-March, raised ...

Apr 08, 2020

Red Deer Public Market may postpone 50th anniversary celebrations to next year

It looks as though 50th anniversary celebrations may have to wait until next year for the Red Deer Public Market.Open from May Long Weekend through Thanksgiving weekend each year, has become one of th...

Apr 07, 2020 Dennis Moffat, Owner/Manager of The Market at Red Deer (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Blackfalds cancels public events through June 1

The Town of Blackfalds announced Monday it has cancelled all public events in the community through June 1 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic situation.A list of the events affected by the decision ...

Apr 06, 2020

Alberta Summer Games in Lethbridge postponed to 2021

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge 2020 Alberta Summer Games Society has elected to postpone the games until the summer of 2021. "This decision was made after careful consideration of the current state o...

Apr 06, 2020 Lethbridge Alberta Summer Games 2020 logo

PCN Women's Fun Run to continue in unique way

While virtually every upcoming local event either cancelled or postponed, the annual PCN Women's Fun Run has found a way to keep things running, albeit in a new way.Event Coordinator Val Jensen says t...

Apr 06, 2020