Events

Half the field is set for Humpty’s Champions Cup in Olds

The town of Olds is preparing to host the Humpty's Champions Cup, a bonspiel that will bring the world's top curlers to the community from April 29 to May 3, 2020. There are still a dozen men's and wo...

Dec 06, 2019

Hunting Hills Bike-a-thon raises over $32,000

It isn't easy, but students at Hunting Hills High School are breaking the stigma around mental health one revolution at a time.On Thursday, more than 400 students,100 staff and 50 other community memb...

Dec 05, 2019 Thalia Andasol (left) takes part in the 24-hour bike-a-thon for mental health awareness at Hunting Hills High School on Thursday. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Local vigils planned for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Central Albertans are encouraged to take time Friday to honour those who have experienced gender- based violence.It's been 30 years since the tragic mass shooting at cole Polytechnique de Montral on D...

Dec 05, 2019 (Government of Canada)

"It's a Wonderful Life' live radio drama coming to Red Deer

RED DEER - Ignition Theatre, celebrating fifteen years of theatrical excellence, is pleased to continue its annual holiday tradition with what has become its most popular and anticipated production.It...

Dec 04, 2019

"Sofia's Night of Hundreds of Trees" supporting Central Alberta Humane Society

A local couple is once again putting their love for the holidays to use for a great cause. Vince Jackman and Tom Kereluk are hosting Sofia's Night of Hundreds of Trees where residents can view their c...

Dec 04, 2019 Some of 120 Christmas Trees that will be on display for public viewing during a pair of open houses Dec. 7 and 14 at 42 Comfort Close in Red Deer from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. both days.

Lessons learned as Ron MacLean comes home for Hometown Hockey

It's no secret that the past few weeks have been tumultuous for Ron MacLean.His 34-year on-air partnership with Don Cherry came to a sudden end following Cherry's controversial comments that led to hi...

Nov 30, 2019 (Rogers Hometown Hockey promotional photo)

Glencross charity rodeo supports Ronald McDonald House, Hockey Alberta Foundation

A unique fundraising event inspired by former NHL player Curtis Glencross has once again come through in a big way for two local charities. Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta and the Hockey Alberta...

Nov 29, 2019 Left to right: Curtis Glencross, Dennis Zukiwsky (Chair, Hockey Alberta Foundation), Tim Leer (Executive Director, Hockey Alberta Foundation), Jason Evanson (CEO, Ronald McDonald House Alberta), Jennifer Clermont (Director of Operations, Ronald McDonald House Alberta), and Kelsey Angeltvedt (Glencross and Friends). (Photo: rdnewsNOW/Troy Gillard)

A rundown of events for Rogers Hometown Hockey in Red Deer

TORONTO (November 19, 2019) RogersTM Hometown HockeyTM Tour presented by Scotiabank and Hyundai is heading to Red Deer, AB on November 30 and December 1 to celebrate more of the game that brings us to...

Nov 28, 2019

Gender-based violence awareness event Thursday at RDC

The Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre (CASASC) is partnering with the Students' Association of Red Deer College (SA) for a gender-based violence awareness event. The #YourWordsMatter event...

Nov 27, 2019

CommunityNOW: Women of Excellence Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2020 Women of Excellence Awards. Visit rddcf.ca for more details.

Nov 21, 2019