Rotary Club of Red Deer

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

The Rotary Club of Red Deer is pleased to announce that applications for our Fall 2026 Community Grants is now open. We support projects that demonstrate IMPACT in our community.
We believe the best story wins! We welcome proposals for ALL projects, however our priorities for this granting period will be:
• Mental Health
• Youth
• Community Development
Requirements of all applications:
• Registered Not for Profit status is required
• An understanding and connection to Rotary’s Mission and Mandate
Take the First Step and Apply !
Complete the short form application and share an overview of your project.
o Deadline for Short Form Applications : October 31, 2026
o Short Form Application Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8CBcCIhoBfmTbGOvR34MczZBG2sEYm76jGSCiHWzWRM2nBA/viewform?usp=header
o All applicants will be informed of their status after review by the Committee
Last year (2025-26) we awarded over $100 000 to local non profits and organizations to help them make a difference in our community. Rotary believes in giving back to the community in which we live and work.

Here are some of the organizations that we have supported over the years. We are CREATING LASTING IMPACT!

10/02/2026

✨ Under the Northern Lights, we couldn’t do it without our incredible sponsors! ✨

The 31st Annual Rotary Black Tie Bingo Gala is just around the corner, and we are incredibly grateful to the businesses and organizations helping make this special evening possible. 🖤✨

This event is more than a night of Black Tie Bingo, great food, prizes and fun — it’s an opportunity to come together as a community and support important local causes. We are supporting the Red Deer Regional Hospital Cardiac Catherization Lab and other local non-profits and organizations.

🌟 MAJOR SPONSOR
John Donald

🥈 SILVER SPONSORS
Scott Subaru
RSM
Doane Grant Thornton LLP
Fortis Alberta
BMO Nesbitt Burns
MacDougall Wealth Management Group - National Bank Financial

📣 MEDIA SPONSORS
The Red Deer Advocate
Big 105

Your generous support helps make this event possible and allows Rotary to continue giving back to our community. Thank you for being part of Black Tie Bingo! 💙

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
📍 Red Deer Resort & Casino
🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/BlackTieBingo2026

✨ Get dressed up, gather your friends and join us Under the Northern Lights for an unforgettable evening!

10/02/2026

✨ Under the Northern Lights, we couldn’t do it without our incredible sponsors! ✨

The 31st Annual Rotary Black Tie Bingo Gala is just around the corner, and we are incredibly grateful to the businesses and organizations helping make this special evening possible. 🖤✨

This event is more than a night of Black Tie Bingo, great food, prizes and fun — it’s an opportunity to come together as a community and support important local causes.

🌟 MAJOR SPONSOR
John Donald

🥈 SILVER SPONSORS
Scott Subaru
RSM
Doane Grant Thornton LLP
Fortis Alberta
BMO Nesbitt Burns
MacDougall Wealth Management Group - National Bank Financial

📣 MEDIA SPONSORS
Red Deer Advocate
Big 105

Your generous support helps make this event possible and allows Rotary to continue giving back to our community. Thank you for being part of Black Tie Bingo! 💙

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
📍 Red Deer Resort & Casino
🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/BlackTieBingo2026

✨ Get dressed up, gather your friends and join us Under the Northern Lights for an unforgettable evening!

09/21/2026

A great source of information is available- a great follow-up from last week's session by Canadian Mental Health.

“Prevention is Better than Cure” Website promotes self-care practices and self-care toolkits. Free toolkits can be downloaded without providing your name and email address. Toolkits cover various topics ranging from youth to seniors. Everyone can benefit from the self-care toolkits. Support for individuals, family and friends. www.rotary4mentalwellness.org

09/16/2026

Courtney Ukrainetz, Executive Director, for Canadian Mental Health shared how they play a major role in addressing the education, housing, income, and support needs of our community for those experiencing difficulties with mental wellness. The focus is on proving a whole-person approach- offering hope. Mental wellbeing is affected by situations around safety, housing, relationships, and feeling of having a purpose in life. Early supports and community connections can reduce situations that could end in a crisis.

09/07/2026

An unforgettable evening under the Northern Lights is on the horizon!

Under the Northern Lights, an unforgettable evening awaits!

The Rotary Club of Red Deer is proud to announce the 31st Annual Black Tie Bingo Gala, taking place October 29, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

This annual event brings our community together for an evening of bingo, prizes, connection and philanthropy, all while supporting important local initiatives.

This year, proceeds will support the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation’s Catheterization Lab and other local organizations.

Tickets are $200 per person.

If you’re looking for a great night out while making a meaningful impact in our community, we’d love to have you join us.

Dress Up! Play Bingo! Make a Difference!

Tickets are available here:
https://bit.ly/BlackTieBingo2026

Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available. Be recognized as a company dedicated to investing in their community and committed to making Central Alberta a stronger place to live and do business. Please contact the Rotary Club of Red Deer-email- [email protected]

08/12/2026

We welcomed Melinda Mills, MBE, FBA, a professor of Demography and Population Health at the University of Oxford and Nufield College where she is the Director of the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Health. Always a popular speaker, Melinda is welcomed each year as she expands our knowledge of the role of demography in our society. Melinda shared information about The National Conversation, a major UK-wide public listening initiative, inviting people right across the country to share views on community life and the kind of communities they want to build together. It is an opportunity for members of the UK to have their say on what they would like their country to be. This study hopes to reveal what factors tear apart a community and what brings them together. Preliminary findings and general trends were also presented. This is timely as there may be many similarities between trends in both the UK and Canada, particularly as Alberta approaches the Oct 19, 2026 referendum vote.

07/20/2026

Who doesn't love a parade!!!! The Rotary Club of Red Deer had a great time being part of this year's Westerner Parade. It was great to see so many friendly faces along the route and be part of an amazing showcase of all that makes Red Deer great. Red Deer is home to so many community organizations, businesses, and groups representing the diverse community in which we work and play. We are proud to work together as we are People of Action! Rotarians are part of the community and work hard to demonstrate the motto: Service Above Self.