News
Local woman in 'Top 30 Under 30'
A Red Deer woman who embarked on a life-changing journey to raise funds for projects in Central America has been honoured by a campaign focused on folks under 30.
Vision of transit service latest in City’s Integrated Movement Study
Red Deer is getting to the size where an increasing number of public transit options are opening up, said the president of Canadian Urban Transit Association last week (CUTA).
City to receive additional cash from province
The City has been given a boost in the amount of funding received from the province’s Municipal Sustainability Initiative.
Local cinematographer shares skills with local students
Red Deer cinematographer Nick Saik recently spent time sharing his extraordinary craft with students at École Mother Teresa Catholic School.
Dry conditions could delay spring grazing
Dry soil conditions and below-average snow packs in parts of Red Deer County and across the province could mean a late start to spring grazing and an increased risk of winterkill on hay and pasture stands for area livestock producers, cautions a provincial forage specialist.
Hearts of Harmony celebrates 10 years
A well-known local choir will host an upcoming concert to commemorate their 10th anniversary.
Former Red Deer man still not located
Former Red Deerian Mike Grefner hasn’t been seen in over one month and friends and family continue to search for clues in his disappearance.
RDC launches carpentry pilot program
Red Deer College, in collaboration with Alberta Education, Advanced Education and Technology and the University of Alberta, is piloting a new program to enhance Career and Technology Studies (CTS) teacher’s skills and knowledge in the area of carpentry across the province.
Car auction and speed show charges into City next month
Electric Car Garage brings popular expanded event to Westerner ParkThe sixth annual Red Deer Speed & Custom Show and Collector Car Auction rolls out at Westerner Park March 23-25.
Local anti-smoking group honoured
The cast of Butt Ugly in Central Alberta has won the 2012 Barb Tarbox Award for Youth and Young Adults at the Alberta Tobacco Stakeholders Conference in Edmonton.
Freedom found in ‘Food Addicts in Recovery’
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is dedicated to helping guide folks to a healthy lifestyle.
Hospice gears up for celebrity dance-off fundraiser
This year’s Hospice Gala, which will be held March 16th at the Sheraton Red Deer, is expected to attract over 700 guests to enjoy the dance competition and participate by voting for their favourite dancer. The celebrity dancers have been paired up with professionals and are currently working on perfecting their routines.
Abundant Safe Living House brings new ideas to Red Deer
Safe, accessible and affordable housing for recovered addictsThere is a new type of program taking off with a great impact in Red Deer that is aimed at making a difference in the lives of people recovered from addictions.
Local playwright looking for more support to launch tour
A local playwright who writes powerfully about social justice issues is turning to the community to support his efforts in raising money for his play which touches on the issue of human trafficking.

