Red Deer Kinsmen Slo-Pitch Tourney

May12

The Red Deer Kinsmen Slo-Pitch Tourney is back on May 30 at Sterling Industries Sports Park in Blackfalds! Gather your team and play ball while you support Youth HQ! On-site beer gardens and live entertainment will make this special weekend truly incredible! Email [email protected] to RSVP!

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BGC Club Day Celebration 2025

May5

Click here to see the official BGC Club Day Proclamation from Mayor Ken Johnston.

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Piper Creek Optimist Club Sponsors Youth HQ’s Parkvale Facility

Apr29

Youth HQ is delighted announce that the Piper Creek Optimist Club has is sponsoring the Parkvale Club House location for the next 5 years, a sponsorship worth $30,000.   This is just one of many ways in which the Piper Creek Optimist Club continues to support BGC and Youth HQ programming. We greatly appreciate and […]

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BIG Pursuit Raises over $42,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Apr28

It was a cool day but things were hot on the BIG Pursuit CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL TEAMS for a great BIG Pursuit event. 15 teams participated raising $42,128.30 in pledges. Rogers Birdies for Kids matching funds raised an additional $13,330.00 bringing the Grand Total to $55,448.00. CONGRATULATIONS TO … $5,000 Gold Key winners – Keyed […]

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YouthHQ honors in memory of Victor Gordon Walls

Apr4

It is with fondness and heavy hearts that we announce the recent passing of Victor Walls (Vic as he preferred to be called).  Vic, along with his daughter Kate had a profound belief in supporting many causes within the community.  One of those worthy causes was YouthHQ – BGC (Boys and Girls Club of Red […]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Temporarily Pauses Mentee Waiting List

Apr2

Due to the overwhelming request for mentorship, as of April 1st, 2025, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer & District (BBBS) is temporarily pausing intakes to the community-based mentoring waitlist so that focus can be directed at finding mentors for the 100+ kids currently on the list. Referrals for families and youth with involvement […]

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF RED DEER RECEIVES $608,307 CFEP GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE CENTRE FOR SOCIAL IMPACT

Mar26

Youth HQ is proud to announce that Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Red Deer and District has been awarded $608,307 through the government of Alberta Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) for the purpose of facility upgrades to the Centre for Social Impact.   The Centre for Social Impact (CSI) is an inspiring place where […]

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Les Waite Receives King Charles Coronation Medal

Mar13

In recognition of his many years of service to BGC, Red Deer’s Les Waite has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. This prestigious medal is awarded to those who have made a significant contribution to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community of Canada, or have made an outstanding achievement […]

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Sponsor a Mentoring Match and Make a BIG Difference!

Mar1

Do you want to make a difference in the community but don’t have the time to volunteer or mentor? As little as $45 a month sponsors a match and can help ignite the power and potential of young people in our community!  You will receive updates about how your contribution is helping to make a […]

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