Events

Red Deer events to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day

Festivities begin Thursday for National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations in Red Deer. The Waskasoo SeePee Traditional Pow Wow at the Servus Arena begins at 1 p.m. and is open to the public. "It's j...

Josh Hall Jun 19, 2019 (Photo: Red Deer Native Friendship Society)

Mayor’s Garden Party June 26 in City Hall Park

(Red Deer, Alberta) - Red Deerians are invited to join Mayor Tara Veer and members of City Council for an enjoyable and entertaining afternoon at the annual Mayor's Garden Party. This year's event wil...

Jun 17, 2019

Walk to End ALS raises more than $70,000 in Red Deer

The Walk to End ALS took place in a number of Alberta cities over the weekend.At Great Chief Park in Red Deer, the event raised over $70,000 for research and programming for patients.Marni Halwas, Man...

Jun 16, 2019

Relay for Life raises $60,000 for cancer research

Cancer survivors and their friends and family once again participated in the local edition of Relay for Life on Saturday.The event took place at CrossRoads Church.Full totals haven't been tallied, but...

Jun 16, 2019 (Kael Clark)

John Dolliver Memorial Truck and Car Show set for June 22

The memory of a local teen killed in a tragic crash on Canada Day 2016 continues to live on through an event happening later this month.The third annual John Dolliver Memorial Truck and Car Show is ta...

Jun 13, 2019

BIG 105, 106.7 The Drive team up with Canadian Blood Services for 'Bloodathon'

Central Albertans are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and help save a life this Friday.BIG 105, 106.7 The Drive and Canadian Blood Services are teaming up to present their second annual "Blo...

Jun 13, 2019

Fighting cancer through Relay for Life

Central Albertans will be coming together to celebrate survivors and honour those lost to cancer in the Annual Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life this Saturday.The event takes place at the CrossRo...

Jun 12, 2019

“Deerassic Park” back for remainder of NBA Finals

After more than 1,400 people cheered on "Canada's Team" at Servus Arena Monday night, The City of Red Deer is bring back "Deerassic Park" for game six and, if necessary, game seven of the NBA Finals.R...

Jun 11, 2019 (106.7 The Drive)

Raptors fans in Red Deer pack "Deerassic Park"

In the end, it was heartbreak at the Servus Arena and across the country as the Toronto Raptors failed to close out the NBA Finals with a win on Monday night. Deerassic Park -- inspired by viewing par...

Andrew Snook Jun 10, 2019 Mayor Tara Veer and Raptors superfan Patrick Teskey at Deerassic Park for game five on Monday night. Teskey was the one with the bright idea for the Red Deer viewing party. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Red Deer city council bucks up $50,000 for Canadian Finals Rodeo

The Canadian Finals Rodeo will be getting another $50,000 from The City of Red Deer this year.City council approved the request from CFR at its meeting on Monday night in a 7-1 vote (Buck Buchanan was...

Jun 10, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Troy Gillard)