Volunteer Central Unveils New Website and Look

Volunteer Central

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5 years ago

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Volunteer Central, Red Deer and areas volunteer centre, has unveiled a new website and look!

The new website includes features like a Volunteer Directory, in which volunteers in the community can register to create their own volunteering profile to make it easier for organizations to find volunteers in accordance to their interest, skills and time commitment. Other features include real-time volunteering, event and nonprofit career opportunity postings for partner organizations.

Currently being featured on their site is their Virtual Volunteer Fair, done in collaboration with Shaw Spotlight, which highlights participating partner organizations and the work they do in our community. Visit www.volunteercentral.ca/virtual-volunteer-fair to learn more.

Volunteer Central

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Volunteer Central strives to build a strong, connected and engaged community through volunteerism.

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Join SPARC in spreading kindness by July 14th

Published on July 8, 2025

SPARC Red Deer

Let’s paint the town positive this summer! SPARC invites you to take part in our Rock Garden Giveaway at Oxbows Dog Park and Capstone 150 Square.

Here’s how to join the fun:

Paint an uplifting rock with a kind, creative message
Place it in one of the Rock Gardens
Snap a photo and tag us at SPARCRD or enter here 👉 https://buff.ly/nc1Fi78

You’ll be entered for a chance to win in our summer giveaway!

Need some inspiration? Try these themed ideas:

Pet-Themed Kindness for Oxbows:
• Anything is paws-ible with love
• Don’t worry, be yappy
• Choose kindness fur-ever
• You’re doggone awesome
• You’re labrador-able

Sparkly Encouragements for Capstone:
• Hello sunshine
• Kindness is magic
• Make today sparkle
• You’re a star
• Kindness is my superpower

Let’s fill our city with color, connection, and kindness—one rock at a time!

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Red Deer Hospital Lottery 2025 Winners

Published on June 26, 2025

Red Deer Regional Health Foundation

The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation is thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Red Deer Hospital Lottery prizes – including the Dream Home, a $100,000.00 cash prize, and Mega Bucks 50.

James Smith of Spruce View has won the $100,000.00 cash prize.

Montey Brehaut of Red Deer has won the Mega Bucks 50 jackpot, taking home $301,702.50.

The grand prize Sorento Custom Homes Dream Home, including furnishings by Urban Barn and worth $1,074,472 – has been awarded to Oscar Gunnlaugson of Sylvan Lake.

The winner announcements took place at noon on June 26 , 2025 – and was streamed live on Facebook from Red Deer Regional Hospital Center.

“We’re excited to celebrate this year’s winners and deeply grateful to everyone who supported the lottery,” said Manon Therriault, CEO of the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. “Funds raised will directly enhance patient care at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.”

This year’s lottery proceeds will fund essential new and replacement equipment, ensuring Red Deer Regional Hospital Center can continue to serve the 500,000 people who rely on it. While plans for the hospital expansion move forward, healthcare doesn’t wait. Patients in our community need access
to life-saving technology today, and supporting Red Deer Hospital Lottery has made that possible.

A full list of winners, including electronics prize recipients, will be posted on July 2 at reddeerhospitallottery.ca.

Winners will also receive instructions on how to claim their prizes by mail.

The keys to the Dream Home will be presented at a special ceremony this summer.