Events

Rope for Hope Red Deer returns to support children with critical illnesses

An 84-year-old Red Deer man is the top fundraiser in Canada for Make-A-Wish Foundation's Rope for Hope event, which supports children with critical illnesses. Joe Hittel rappelled down 13 stories of S...

Jul 17, 2019 Joe Hittel (centre) with Anakin Suerink and his mom Elizabeth Eckert at Saturday's Rope for Hope event in downtown Red Deer. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Kraay Family Farm celebrating 20 years

One of central Alberta's best-known family attractions is celebrating 20 years in business this summer.The Kraay Family Farm, home of the Lacombe Corn Maze, is opening for a new season this Friday, Ju...

Jul 16, 2019 This year's Lacombe Corn Maze pattern at the Kraay Family Farm just west of Lacombe. (Photo: Kraay Family Farm)

What you need to know for the Westerner Days Parade

The Westerner Days Fair & Exposition Parade, the traditional kick-off to Central Alberta's largest summer celebration, gets underway at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday.Over 30,000 people are expected to li...

Jul 16, 2019

Gord Bamford Charity Golf Classic returns for 12th year

The Gord Bamford Foundation is pleased to announce the 12th Annual Charity Golf Classic, will be taking place August 7-8, 2019 at the Cambridge Hotel Resort & Conference Centre in Red Deer. JEDCO ...

Jul 16, 2019

Safety a top priority for Westerner Days chuckwagons

Following the deaths of six chuckwagon horses at this year's Calgary Stampede, the Alberta Professional Chuckwagon and Chariot Association (APCCA) says it will do everything it can to prevent similar ...

Andrew Snook Jul 15, 2019 Drivers steer chuckwagons in this file photo. (Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh)

Youth complete 1000 km bike ride for Camp Alexo

A very long, but worthwhile journey for 15 kids and a several volunteers ended at Red Deer City Hall Park on Saturday.The group completed the 1000 km David Thompson Ride for Youth in style, escorted b...

Jul 14, 2019 Participants in this year's ride were welcomed at City Hall Park by their families, as well as deputy mayor Tanya Handley. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Open houses this week for AltaLink project

Two open houses are coming up to allow people to learn more about AltaLink's Central East Transfer-Out Project.AltaLink's proposed project affects residents in the counties of Red Deer, Lacombe and an...

Jul 13, 2019

"Dinner on Ice" comes to Westerner Park

Evoke all five of your senses at Westerner Park's Dinner On Ice, Saturday, August 17. Guests can purchase a seat at the most unique long table dining experience to ever come to central Alberta. Hosted...

Jul 11, 2019

Red Deer Royals earn gold marks in Calgary

The Red Deer Royals are basking in the glow of a gold medal standing earned at the World Association of Marching Show Bands Competition (WAMSB) held at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary this past w...

Jul 09, 2019 (Photo: Teddy Juliussen)

John Fogerty chooglin' back to Red Deer this fall

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty is returning to Red Deer for his "My 50-Year Trip" tour. The tour celebrates the iconic musician's half-century onstage and perhaps his best-known performanc...

Jul 08, 2019 (The Associated Press)