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May 2026Naloxone Training
Naloxone Training Workshop
Hosted by: Gaetz Memorial United Church
Presented by: Turning Point Society of Central Alberta
Join an informative Naloxone training session designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively to opioid overdoses. This free community workshop will cover how to recognize the signs of an overdose, administer Naloxone safely, and provide life-saving support until emergency services arrive.
Participants will receive practical instruction from experienced facilitators with Turning Point Society of Central Alberta and will have the opportunity to ask questions. In addition to the training, the session will include an overview of the history of Turning Point, highlighting its mission, community impact, and ongoing efforts to support harm reduction and wellness across Central Alberta.
Event Highlights:
- Overview of Turning Point’s history and community work
- Understanding opioid use and overdose risks
- Step-by-step Naloxone administration
- Recognizing and responding to an overdose
- Accessing local harm reduction resources
All are welcome to attend. Together, the community can take meaningful steps toward safety, compassion, and awareness.
Please RSVP to Leila Currie at 403-347-2244
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May 2026Family History Fair
Join us for our annual Family History Fair on May 16 from 9 - 4 pm.
12 sessions, offering a variety of topics including Indigenous Research, Organizing your Research, Filipino Genealogy, Busting Brick Walls, Getting Started in Genealogy, Investigative Genetic Genealogy, Research with AI, Sharing your Family History, and more! There's something all levels of researcher! Also available are One-on-One sessions with a genealogy volunteer. Register today! This a FREE event.
Hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Red Deer Stake, and the Red Deer Branch, Alberta Genealogical Society
For the schedule and to register, please visit: https://rdfamilyhistoryfair.blogspot.com/
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May 2026Make Art: Feel Better – Saturday Morning Sessions at the MAG
Did you know neuroscience shows that making art actually makes us healthier and happier?
Join us at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery for “Make Art: Feel Better.” This isn’t about the final masterpiece; it’s about the messy, joyful process of playing with colour and texture. Perfect for curious beginners or artists looking for a creative reset!
One-off session | No experience needed | Expect to get messy!
About Your Instructor
Tanya Collard is a professional artist and art consultant who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with distinction from the University of Saskatchewan and a Master of Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design. With extensive experience in post-secondary arts education, she specializes in “process-based” instruction, helping individuals use art as a tool for self-expression, mindfulness, and health.
Program runs 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Stewart Discovery Studio.
Pre-registration preferred, but drop-in is welcome on the day.
$20/member | $25/non-member
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May 2026IDAHOBIT by QNSRD International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia
May 17 from 12 - 2:30 PM at the Snell Auditorium in the downtown library. Find those steps downstairs right by the little art gallery and come on in!
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May 2026QNSRD Art Club now at the Red Deer Museum and Gallery!
We have moved to the Red Deer Museum and Gallery and meet the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Bring a project to work on and your supplies - if you are stuck, some supplies may be available to start something new. All ages, family-friendly, and free. Meet us for fun and creation in the Cafe exhibit!
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May 2026Paging all Writers
For ages 16+
Meet other Red Deer and Central Alberta writers to socialize and talk about writing.
Registration encouraged, but not required.
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May 2026Make Art: Feel Better – Saturday Morning Sessions at the MAG
Did you know neuroscience shows that making art actually makes us healthier and happier?
Join us at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery for “Make Art: Feel Better.” This isn’t about the final masterpiece; it’s about the messy, joyful process of playing with colour and texture. Perfect for curious beginners or artists looking for a creative reset!
One-off session | No experience needed | Expect to get messy!
About Your Instructor
Tanya Collard is a professional artist and art consultant who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with distinction from the University of Saskatchewan and a Master of Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design. With extensive experience in post-secondary arts education, she specializes in “process-based” instruction, helping individuals use art as a tool for self-expression, mindfulness, and health.
Program runs 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Stewart Discovery Studio.
Pre-registration preferred, but drop-in is welcome on the day.
$20/member | $25/non-member
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June 2026Make Art: Feel Better – Saturday Morning Sessions at the MAG
Did you know neuroscience shows that making art actually makes us healthier and happier?
Join us at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery for “Make Art: Feel Better.” This isn’t about the final masterpiece; it’s about the messy, joyful process of playing with colour and texture. Perfect for curious beginners or artists looking for a creative reset!
One-off session | No experience needed | Expect to get messy!
About Your Instructor
Tanya Collard is a professional artist and art consultant who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with distinction from the University of Saskatchewan and a Master of Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design. With extensive experience in post-secondary arts education, she specializes in “process-based” instruction, helping individuals use art as a tool for self-expression, mindfulness, and health.
Program runs 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Stewart Discovery Studio.
Pre-registration preferred, but drop-in is welcome on the day.
$20/member | $25/non-member
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June 2026QNSRD Art Club now at the Red Deer Museum and Gallery!
We have moved to the Red Deer Museum and Gallery and meet the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Bring a project to work on and your supplies - if you are stuck, some supplies may be available to start something new. All ages, family-friendly, and free. Meet us for fun and creation in the Cafe exhibit!
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June 2026Paging all Writers
For ages 16+
Meet other Red Deer and Central Alberta writers to socialize and talk about writing.
Registration encouraged, but not required.
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June 2026Make Art: Feel Better – Saturday Morning Sessions at the MAG
Did you know neuroscience shows that making art actually makes us healthier and happier?
Join us at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery for “Make Art: Feel Better.” This isn’t about the final masterpiece; it’s about the messy, joyful process of playing with colour and texture. Perfect for curious beginners or artists looking for a creative reset!
One-off session | No experience needed | Expect to get messy!
About Your Instructor
Tanya Collard is a professional artist and art consultant who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with distinction from the University of Saskatchewan and a Master of Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design. With extensive experience in post-secondary arts education, she specializes in “process-based” instruction, helping individuals use art as a tool for self-expression, mindfulness, and health.
Program runs 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Stewart Discovery Studio.
Pre-registration preferred, but drop-in is welcome on the day.
$20/member | $25/non-member
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July 2026QNSRD Art Club now at the Red Deer Museum and Gallery!
We have moved to the Red Deer Museum and Gallery and meet the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Bring a project to work on and your supplies - if you are stuck, some supplies may be available to start something new. All ages, family-friendly, and free. Meet us for fun and creation in the Cafe exhibit!
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July 2026A Beginners Guide to Woodburning | Red Deer Polytechnic Summer Series
Discover the wonderful world of woodburning! This beginner's class is open to all skill levels, no experience needed. In this weeklong workshop series students will focus on learning tips, tricks, and the techniques to make their own final woodburnt projects.
Date: July 27th - 31st
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: Red Deer Polytechnic Main Building
Instructor: SASART (Savannah Lalonde)
Cost: $730, all supplies for the class provided. No experience needed!
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July 2026A Beginners Guide to Woodburning | Red Deer Polytechnic Summer Series
Discover the wonderful world of woodburning! This beginner's class is open to all skill levels, no experience needed. In this weeklong workshop series students will focus on learning tips, tricks, and the techniques to make their own final woodburnt projects.
Date: July 27th - 31st
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: Red Deer Polytechnic Main Building
Instructor: SASART (Savannah Lalonde)
Cost: $730, all supplies for the class provided. No experience needed!
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July 2026A Beginners Guide to Woodburning | Red Deer Polytechnic Summer Series
Discover the wonderful world of woodburning! This beginner's class is open to all skill levels, no experience needed. In this weeklong workshop series students will focus on learning tips, tricks, and the techniques to make their own final woodburnt projects.
Date: July 27th - 31st
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: Red Deer Polytechnic Main Building
Instructor: SASART (Savannah Lalonde)
Cost: $730, all supplies for the class provided. No experience needed!
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July 2026A Beginners Guide to Woodburning | Red Deer Polytechnic Summer Series
Discover the wonderful world of woodburning! This beginner's class is open to all skill levels, no experience needed. In this weeklong workshop series students will focus on learning tips, tricks, and the techniques to make their own final woodburnt projects.
Date: July 27th - 31st
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: Red Deer Polytechnic Main Building
Instructor: SASART (Savannah Lalonde)
Cost: $730, all supplies for the class provided. No experience needed!
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July 2026A Beginners Guide to Woodburning | Red Deer Polytechnic Summer Series
Discover the wonderful world of woodburning! This beginner's class is open to all skill levels, no experience needed. In this weeklong workshop series students will focus on learning tips, tricks, and the techniques to make their own final woodburnt projects.
Date: July 27th - 31st
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: Red Deer Polytechnic Main Building
Instructor: SASART (Savannah Lalonde)
Cost: $730, all supplies for the class provided. No experience needed!
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August 2026Special Weekend Arts and Cartooning Sporting Camp
Sydney based cartoonist Danny Cohen is bringing the world-famous Australian Cartooning Camps to Red Deer for the very first time this August.
Hosted at The Bower Place Community Association, this high-energy weekend combines creative art instruction with interactive games, cartooning workshops, and adventure activities for children aged 4–15 years.
Due to overwhelming demand from families attending our Edmonton camps last year, we were encouraged to bring the Cartooning Camps experience to Red Deer for the very first time.
Kids will enjoy classes in drawing Manga, Mario, Minecraft, Sonic, and Aussie animals, alongside exciting activities including slime making, Nerf battles, shaving cream games, flour fights, and the legendary Market Day.
We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this information with your community.
Thank you for your support!
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August 2026QNSRD Art Club now at the Red Deer Museum and Gallery!
We have moved to the Red Deer Museum and Gallery and meet the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Bring a project to work on and your supplies - if you are stuck, some supplies may be available to start something new. All ages, family-friendly, and free. Meet us for fun and creation in the Cafe exhibit!
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September 2026QNSRD Art Club now at the Red Deer Museum and Gallery!
We have moved to the Red Deer Museum and Gallery and meet the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Bring a project to work on and your supplies - if you are stuck, some supplies may be available to start something new. All ages, family-friendly, and free. Meet us for fun and creation in the Cafe exhibit!
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October 2026QNSRD Art Club now at the Red Deer Museum and Gallery!
We have moved to the Red Deer Museum and Gallery and meet the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Bring a project to work on and your supplies - if you are stuck, some supplies may be available to start something new. All ages, family-friendly, and free. Meet us for fun and creation in the Cafe exhibit!
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November 2026QNSRD Art Club now at the Red Deer Museum and Gallery!
We have moved to the Red Deer Museum and Gallery and meet the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Bring a project to work on and your supplies - if you are stuck, some supplies may be available to start something new. All ages, family-friendly, and free. Meet us for fun and creation in the Cafe exhibit!