Events

Rocky may be hosting Battle of the Rockies for the last time

The Battle of the Rockies may be entering its final stretch run.The World Professional Chuckwagon Association (WPCA) event is celebrating its tenth year in Rocky Mountain House this week (Aug. 15-18)....

Aug 14, 2019

Western Canada's best midget baseball teams to battle for gold in Red Deer

High-calibre baseball action takes to the diamond in Red Deer this weekend with the 18U AAA Western Canadian Baseball Championship happening at Great Chief Park. The Red Deer Carstar Braves are the ho...

Aug 13, 2019

"Free Our Finest" in support of Special Olympics this weekend

RED DEER, AB, August 12, 2019- From August 16 to 18, the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Alberta and Walmart will partner for Free Our Finest to raise funds and awareness for Spe...

Aug 12, 2019

RBC PGA Scramble event in Red Deer send two teams to nationals

Two amateur golf teams celebrated in our city Monday afternoon after punching their ticket to compete at a national championship. The Red Deer Golf and Country Club hosted a regional qualifying event ...

Aug 12, 2019 The happy team from the Leduc Golf Club is headed to Inverness, Nova Scotia in October for the RBC PGA Scramble championship final. (Photo: Rob Wallator)

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)

Pioneer Days this weekend at Sunnybrook Farm Museum

The antique tractors are all fired up for Red Deer's annual Pioneers Days Festival and antique tractor pull competition, including two days of fun-filled, family entertainment in the heart of the city...

Aug 12, 2019

Plaque unveiled at Red Deer Legion commemorating Hong Kong Battle of 1941

Veterans and local dignitaries gathered at Red Deer Legion Branch #35 on Friday to celebrate the presentation of a plaque offered in remembrance of the Hong Kong Battle of 1941. The ceremony, held on ...

Andrew Snook Aug 09, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Sheldon Spackman)

Cyclovia to roll through the streets of downtown Red Deer Sunday

Hundreds of Red Deerians are once again anticipated to get active and enjoy the city's downtown for a 'Free Open Streets' event this weekend.The Second Annual Cyclovia takes place Sunday, Aug 11 from ...

Aug 09, 2019

Red Deer Dairy Queen locations leaders in Miracle Treat Day support

Central Albertans are encouraged to join Canadians across the country on Thursday in enjoying a Dairy Queen Blizzard for Miracle Treat Day, all in support of the Children's Miracle Network. On Aug. 8,...

Aug 07, 2019

25th annual Mopar Show and Shine this weekend

The 25th Annual Mopar Show & Shine takes place in Red Deer this weekend. The parking lot at St. Joseph High School (110 - 2700, 67 Street) is the place to be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug...

Aug 06, 2019