Due to changes in the Red Deer County Bylaw 2022/18, Family Reimbursement for recreation and culture activities are ineligible for funding.

Click HERE for copy of the new bylaw.

Deadline for funding requests is January 31, 2023.

ABOUT us

What does the Rec & Culture board do?

We are primarily a funding board. The board consists of community members who volunteer their time to review and approve applications for Recreation and Culture events and activities that are designed to strengthen a sense of community, build stronger families and promote health.

Our Board Members

2021/2022

Les Engman - Central/Craig/Happy Hill/New Hill

Kim Brown - Evarts

Leora Ross - Hamlet of Benalto

Virginia Pedersen - Hamlet of Dickson

Whitney Quartly - Hamlet of Spruce View

Al Gamble - Markerville

Jean Kaiser - Raven/Kevisville

Lindsey Stoyberg - Spruce View Rural/Glennifer Lake Resort

Brent Ramsay - Red Deer County

Red Deer County Community Services Vision

Quality of life and community well-being are advanced through responsive, innovative, and collaborative policies, facilities, services, and programs that make Red Deer County a great place to live, work, and grow.

Red Deer County currently provides per capita funding to seven local Recreation and Culture Boards, to promote a wide range of recreation and culture services in rural areas. Each Division Recreation and Culture Board is provided with funding and is responsible for providing access to recreation and culture opportunities for residents within their Division.

RECREATION PROGRAMMING

PROGRAM REGISTRATION

There’s a new way to register for recreation programs or to book the Springbrook Ball Diamonds!

If you need help getting started, call 403.350.2150.

Read about the programs we offer in the 2022 WINTER Program Guide.

Click on the picture below for the Winter programs catalog!

Current Events

Other upcoming events

Register HERE!

FEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM -

CLICK HERE

The Red Deer County Fee Assistance Program offers financial support for individuals who are currently facing financial barriers to accessing recreation and culture opportunities. The program provides up to $300.00 per individual per year to put towards the costs of eligible registration fees.

$15 FRIDAY SKI & SNOWBOARD NIGHTS

Red Deer County Residents are welcome to join us every Friday for skiing and/or snowboarding at Canyon Ski Resort. County residents ski for over 50% off of a full price ticket. Tickets must be purchased through the Red Deer County website.
Tickets will not be sold at Canyon Ski Resort.

DROP-IN FAMILY SWIMMING

Red Deer County Free Swimming is back! Join us for a FREE afternoon/evening of Swimming at the Innisfail Aquatics Centre & Sylvan Lake NexSource Centre. These drop in programs are open to anyone within the County, so come on out and meet your neighbors.

Ongoing Events

SENIORS NORDIC WALKING

Markerville
Markerville Creamery Meeting Point
Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:00 AM*
Starting November 1
*Coffee to follow at the Markerville Creamery at 11:00 AM.

Benalto
Train Station Meeting Point
Tuesdays 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM*
Starting November 1
*Coffee Corner to follow at the Benalto Family Resource Centre at 10:00 AM.

Spruce View Seniors Coffee

SENIORS COFFEE
Come have a coffee and socialize with local neighbours and community members. For further information please contact Ruth Lemke at 403-728-3482.
Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Spruce View Drop-In Centre

Benalto Coffee Corner

COFFEE CORNER
Stop by the BFRC for free coffee and a visit with your neighbours.
Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Benalto Family Resource Centre

Spruce View Playgroup

SPRUCE VIEW PLAYGROUP
In Partnership with Innisfail Family Resource Network. This program helps decrease isolation, helps build relationships and helps families become aware of all the events and programs that are available to them in the community. Come join us, have a coffee and meet local families from the area! No charge for the program. Parent supervision is required. For more information on dates and times, please call Pam at 403-505-9091.

Youth HQ Spruce View

If you are a youth aged 7-12 looking to develop or expand fundamental art, science, cooking, and reconciliation skills all while playing games, spending time with friends and developing relationships with other youth, then our Kids Club programming is the one for you! Our Kids Club programming offers as the first step towards the leadership style programs such as Torch and Keystone.

Where: Golden West Drop In Centre (1915 10 Ave, Spruce View)
Location: Spruce View
When: Thursday 3:10 pm - 5:30 pm
Kids meet at the school and walk to club.

Golden West Drop In Centre

Cribbage 4th Wednesday @ 1:30 p.m.
Card Playing Mondays @ 1:30 p.m.
Monthly Meeting First Thursdays @ 2 p.m.

Contact Ruth L. @ 403-728-3482 or 403-728-3536

Spruce View Ag Society Public Skate & Shinny

Free public skate 4-5:30 pm. Free shinny from 5:30-7:00 pm!

Funding

DIVISION 5

RECREATION AND CULTURE BOARD

GRANT PROGRAM

Grant Funding Guidelines.pdf

Grant Funding Application Form