Events

Citizens shore up trash deposited in local waterways

Just 24 hours after World Oceans Day, Red Deerians took to their city's trails, creeks and river to take part in the annual Red Deer River Cleanup.Put on by the Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Waskasoo E...

Jun 09, 2019 The Watts family did their part on Sunday during the Red Deer River Cleanup. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Swimmers take to outdoor pool for annual Freeze or Fry meet

It wasn't too hot or too cold on Sunday for the final day of the 2019 Freeze or Fry swim meet hosted by Red Deer's Catalina Swim Club.In fact, it was just right with the water sitting at 25 degrees Ce...

Jun 09, 2019 Swimmers launch themselves at the start of a race on Sunday, June 9 at the annual Freeze or Fry swim meet in downtown Red Deer. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Drivers show off skills at Provincial School Bus Roadeo

Drivers were put to the test on Saturday at the 39th annual Provincial School Bus Roadeo at Red Deer's Notre Dame High School.The competition featured drivers from across the province, including 55 in...

Jun 08, 2019 A driver completes a maneuver at the Provincial School Bus Roadeo on Saturday, June 8 in Red Deer. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Rising Stars Rodeo Queen Competition at CFR 46

The Canadian Finals Rodeo is proud to welcome the first-ever Rising Stars Rodeo Queen Competition in 2019. The event goes hand-in-hand with the mission of the Rising Stars Junior Canadian Finals Rodeo...

Jun 07, 2019

Mayor's Recognition Awards honour city's finest

The 2019 Mayor's Recognition Awards were presented Thursday night at a ceremony held at the Cambridge Red Deer Hotel and Conference Centre. "It's my honour to acknowledge the citizens who contribute t...

Jun 07, 2019

WATCH: Hundreds of pilots land in Innisfail for COPA convention

Over one hundred airplanes have landed in central Alberta for the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association's (COPA) 2019 Western Canada Convention and Fly in, hosted by the Innisfail Flying Club.Attende...

Jun 07, 2019 Hundreds of pilots and well over 100 air planes have landed in Innisfail for the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association 2019 Western Canada Convention and Fly In.2019

Celebrity Dance Off raises $300,000 for Friends of the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre

RED DEER- The 2019 Celebrity Dance Off raised approximately $300,000 for Friends of the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. Executive director Richelle Belzerowski is thrilled with the outcome. "The Ce...

Jun 07, 2019

Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre & CAWES BBQ: Donation Match Event

Kick off summer with a BBQ & support two local charities - the best part, every donation made will be MATCHED!We invite you to join us tomorrow, Friday June 7 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Scotiaba...

Jun 06, 2019

City hosting “Deerassic Park” at Servus Arena

Red Deerians of all ages are invited to a free public viewing party at Deerassic Park - otherwise known as Servus Arena - to watch Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden S...

Jun 06, 2019 (The Canadian Press)

Athabasca University moves convocation to Red Deer due to wildfires

Due to the unpredictable and rapidly evolving wildfire situation in northern Alberta, Athabasca University is moving its 2019 Convocation ceremonies to Red Deer. The ceremonies are taking place at the...

Jun 06, 2019