As a dedicated Kinsmen (or Kinette), you know the importance of volunteering and the endless benefits it brings those in need. You’re an adult with many things on your plate, but one who gives your spare time to those in need.

 This type of dedication does not come lightly.

 Volunteering is something you are passionate about and something you no doubt want your kids to grow passionate about too.

 September long weekend is summer’s final gift - three days off before fall arrives and the kids journey on to the next school year.

This is your chance to embark on one last final adventure before the cold Canadian weather sets in, so why not make that adventure visiting one of our amazing national parks? 

You’re a busy guy (or gal).

You’ve always wanted to volunteer or have in the past, but these days you just don’t have time.

There’s nothing wrong with not having time; if you have a full-time job, young mouths to feed, extracurricular activities to drive to, and more, it’s going to be difficult to find a spare moment to breathe, let alone volunteer. Many organizations have a time commitment, so if you’re serious about giving back to your community, you’ll either have to find one that doesn’t, where you can volunteer on an event basis, or find other channels in which to contribute.

No matter your lifestyle, there are always ways to give back. Here are 5 tips for how to do just that, that you may not have considered:

We’re making a huge assumption here when we say we know you’re already a Rebels fan. However, with the team starting training camp next week, a refresher to gear the city up for hockey season isn't going to hurt, is it?

At Kinsmen, it is safe to say that activities and communities are values we hold dear, so we are excited to get back into another year of local hockey.

Here are three things you need to know about the Red Deer Rebels as they gear up for the 2017-18 WHL season:

Summer's not over til it's over. However, if you're a family man (or woman) you've got back to school looming at the back of your mind. School supplies, back to school outfits, getting back to routine - it's all mere weeks away. The good news? It doesn't have to be a dark cloud! The next few weeks are a prime opportunity for you to use the last days off in the sun to good use.

Here are your exclusive Kinsmen back to school tips that are sure to make the most of your August:

Summer’s here, spirits are flying sky high and the sun’s up till ten. The kids are out of school and you’re thinking of new ways to deal with their extra energy. Kinsmen members don’t meet over the summer either, but there are plenty of opportunities with us to keep your eyes peeled for when September hits. In the meantime, there are still many volunteer opportunities out there that will definitely help your restless family burn some energy.

Check out a few of the awesome options below:

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Our volunteers are the heart of our organization, and prove time and time again that we couldn’t do what we do for the Red Deer community without them.

We sat down with Anthony Kearney, July’s Member of the Month, to get to the root of what it means to be a Kinsmen Club Member:

It’s that time of year again.

Westerner Days begins on July 19th, and we couldn’t be more excited to engage with everything this popular Red Deer fair has to offer.

From midway rides and amazing live entertainment to great food and nightly Pony Chuckwagon Races, this five-day event has something for everybody, and we’re going to fill you in on what you need to know.

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This is a huge year for our country.

Canada’s 150th birthday is fast approaching, and we know that you’re most likely thinking about how you’re going to celebrate the big day. Luckily, we’ve rounded up a few great activities for you and the whole family to participate in just a short drive away from Red Deer.

Take your pick!

Okay, we’ll admit it.

We’ve been blogging a lot about volunteering lately. But, do you blame us? Our organization is made up of many volunteers who make each and every fundraising initiative or possible.

We’d believe the Red Deer community would not be the same without them. So, it’s about time to talk about them.

For our June Member of the Month, we sat down with Scott Bourke, our outgoing president, about his Kinsmen Club experience, and how it helped shape him as the person he is today.