On June 21st, hundreds of Painted Lady butterflies were individually packed and distributed via curbside pick up at Red Deer Hospice as part of their Live Butterfly Campaign. Running for its fourth year, the fundraiser offered individuals the opportunity to purchase live butterflies and release them in a location that was meaningful to them while supporting end-oflife care in Central […]
The Royal LePage Charity Golf Committee and the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre would like to thank you for being a part of our 2024 Charity Golf Tournament. Together as a community force we raised over $75,000! We will be shaping and changing the lives of Children and Youth in our City and Central Alberta. The ripple effect of the […]
Between April 15-25, more than 1500 developing artists participated in the 60th Anniversary edition of the Red Deer Festival of the Performing Arts. Supported by the City of Red Deer, local institutions, service clubs, and countless tireless volunteers, an estimated 200 000 artists have participated in the Festival over the course of the past six decades. From its humble beginnings […]
A momentous event was celebrated in Red Deer on June 12, 2024. The vibrant Filipino Community proudly wore their barongs, stood up straight with hands on their hearts as they sang their Philippine National Anthem with so much pride and love. Celebrating the 126th Philippine Independence Day and taking part with other hundreds of thousands of Filipinos all across Canada […]
On May 21, 2024 a packed house at Bo’s Bar & Stage celebrated leadership, mentorship and giving back to your community as part of the first ever Success Stories Unplugged event created by Dress for Success Central Alberta. The event kicked off with a keynote address from Emma May, founder of the Calgary based digitally native fashion brand SophieGrace.ca. Emma […]
The second annual Smart Manufacturing Technology Exposition (SmartMTX.ca) in Red Deer was a great success. Held May 15 and 16 at Westerner Park, the expo hosted nearly 150 manufacturing and service companies alongside six post-secondary institutes, all levels of government, and various industry associations. Participants attended sessions to learn about the importance technology and manufacturing best practices play in overcoming […]
The Sunterra Sun Run was a heartwarming event that brought together families, friends, and the Bower Community for a common cause. Hosted by the Bower Community Association under the bright rays of the sun, the event raised money to pay off the recent Bower Kin Hall kitchen renovation. Through registration fees, donations, and sponsorships, the Sunterra Sun Run raised $24,000 […]
The power that many hands and hearts have was on display at The Lending Cupboard’s (TLC) signature fundraiser, The Ladies’ Luncheon, on May 9. Around 400 attendees indulged in a lunchtime meal and participated in prize draws. Guests heard from a local speaker, Elva Hammarstrand. The afternoon was highlighted by a fabulous fashion show by Side Street Fashion and Great […]
The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra’s 2023-24 concert season marked its 37th year as central Alberta’s flagship professional performing arts organization. With six Main Series performances featuring a spectacular range of music, it was certainly a one to remember. The RDSO concluded its 2023-24 season with May The Fourth Be With You, featuring music by legendary film composer John Williams, on […]
On Wednesday, May 1, over 700 attendees visited the Pidherney Curling Centre for Black Press Media’s 2nd annual Young at Heart Expo, where the theme this year was “Redefining our aging years”. The consensus from everyone in attendance was that they loved the show and found it to be fun, as pickleball, tennis and bingo were a big hit, while […]