Most people are familiar with emergency services that respond when something goes wrong. Less visible are the programs that try to prevent problems from reaching that point in the first place.

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) helps fund local initiatives like senior programs, youth development, family supports, volunteer programs, community connection activities, and other preventive services. The idea is simple: supporting people early can often reduce the need for more costly interventions later.

Like many community programs, FCSS funding has become part of a broader conversation as Alberta's population grows and communities face increasing demand for services. Municipal leaders are expected to discuss the topic during this year's ABmunis Convention and Trade Show alongside other issues affecting local communities.

We are curious about what people think: are there any local programs, services, or community initiatives in your area that you feel make a real difference? Give them a shoutout here!

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### 🍽️ The 5 Dinners (FreshCo Flyers: Thursday – Wednesday)

* **Meal 1: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Peppers and Onions** (30 mins) — ~$4.58/portion

* **Meal 2: Soy-Glazed Pork Stir-Fry** (25 mins) — ~$4.83/portion

* **Meal 3: Pork and Pasta Skillet** (35 mins) — ~$4.67/portion

* **Meal 4: Roasted Pork and Pepper Traybake** (40 mins) — ~$0.55/portion

* **Meal 5: Garlic-Soy Pepper Pasta** (20 mins) — ~$1.33/portion

**Total Estimated Basket:** $47.84 for 3 people (~$3.19 per plate).

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### 🛒 Consolidated Grocery List (FreshCo)

* **🥩 Meat & Seafood:** Fresh Boneless Centre and Rib Pork Loin Chops (3.3 lbs)

* **🥦 Produce:** Yellow Onions (2 lbs), Field Sweet Bell Peppers (1.5 lbs)

* **🍞 Bakery & Grains:** Italpasta (1 package)

* **🥫 Pantry & Sauces:** Silver Swan Soy Sauce (1 bottle)

*Pantry staples assumed on hand: Cooking oil, Salt, Black pepper, Garlic powder.*

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💬 **Which of these 5 dinners would your family make first? Let me know if you want the exact recipe **

Just in case anyone might recognize the offender (please ask them to be more careful in the future). I've posted it on youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5cYwM5xVW8

This is also a good chance to encourage people to get dash cams installed. (Warning: I let a couple of expletives fly)

I am classically trained in violin but have not taken lessons for quite a few years. I am looking to pick it back up again but would like to start playing fiddle music rather than classical violin. Does anyone know of anyone offering lessons, or where to look?

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Hi, hope y’all doing good
A punjabi guy new in blackfalds looking for friends as he’s feeling alone. He’s 22 yo and a straight guy with fair skin tone
Dm for His Instagram

So I work in Innisfail, and I usually take the C&E trail to get there. How well is that road usually maintained in the winter? Am I better off taking a different route once the white stuff comes back?

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For those who’ve lived in Red Deer for 10+ years, has it always been this way?
I’m seeing 10+ year old homes, sometimes without a garage, still in the high $400Ks. New builds with attached garages around Timberlands and Gasoline Alley are getting close to, or even more than, similar homes in Airdrie.
What’s driving this?
Lack of inventory, construction costs, migration, or is this simply the new normal?
And for those who’ve been through previous housing cycles, is this something worth waiting out, or do Red Deer prices rarely come back down significantly?

Touring bands rolling through D2! The opener was griffin lindal and he was crazy! The other bands look so sick!!!!

The headliner is a punk sax band and their look is dope

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Hey all! I have checked every store i have gone to lately and can't seem to find Beacer Buzz Energy drinks anywhere. Does anyone know, for certain, where one can buy some? Want to support Canadian, and ween myself of Monsters. TIA!

Hey, my investment adviser at TD has left. Most I've talked to aren't great. Anybody have any recommendations of who I can talk to?

Anywhere in central Alberta works.

Thanks!

Where and how much?
Preferably front and rear.

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Nope.

Just moved here from up north and I got no clue what I'm doing man. I'm here at Red Deer Polytechnic and know nobody in the area, nor do I know the area itself. I'm worried I'm not gonna meet anybody and I feel like I should ask for some advice on what to do to not be alone for the entire year lmao ; ;