Writes of Winter Poetry Winner: Ode to the Seat Heater
Writes of Winter - Christmas Story Contest Winner
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Writes of Winter Non-Fiction Winner: A Red Deer Christmas, 1994
Writes of Winter - Christmas Story Contest Winner
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Writes of Winter Fiction Winner: A Merry Mystery
Writes of Winter - Christmas Story Contest Winner
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Thank You, Election Workers
Thank you to Kevin, Cathy and Nicole - these are just a few of the many election workers who signed on to make sure the 2025 Municipal Election was successful. There were so many more, we wish we could highlight them all!
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SPARC Kindness Tree: A Growing Tradition in Capstone
Since 2021, thousands of wooden ornaments painted with messages of kindness and hope by local youth have adorned multiple trees in Capstone during the holiday season.
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Growing Serenity: The Volunteers Behind the Hospice Healing Garden
Every Monday from May to September, if you pass the Red Deer Hospice on a sunny evening, you’ll find a small group of friends with dirty knees, tools in hand, and smiles on their faces.
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Westerner Days Parade: the people behind the barricades
Before the sun rises on Westerner Days Parade, while most of Red Deer is still fast asleep, a small but mighty team is already at work.
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Central Alberta Municipalities Unite in Emergency Response Exercise
Simulated Dickson Dam breach tests regional coordination and readiness
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Staying Safe at Home: A Red Deer Story on Cooking Safety
In Red Deer, our kitchens are where memories — and unfortunately, some of our most destructive house fires — are made. Did you know that 1 in 5 residential fires in Red Deer start in the kitchen?
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Let’s Talk About Housing – And What Comes Next
Across Red Deer, we’re starting an important conversation: How should our city grow?
