Maskwacis RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding missing 66 year-old Eugenie Headman.The Maskwacis resident was last seen on March 31 in the area of 611 West and police are worried for her well-being.She is described as five feet seven inches tall and 90 pounds with grey hair, brown eyes, and a medium complex...

Ottawa needs to change its tune on the $12 million it stripped from the City of Red Deer in 2025.So says Alberta's Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services Jason Nixon, who this week shared a new statement on the matter, saying the federal government recently gave the provincial government an ultimatum.To rewind...

The Maskwacis RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding missing 17-year-old Courtney Cattleman.She was last seen on Jan. 15 on Montana First Nation wearing a black sweatshirt and grey sweatpants. Mounties say Cattleman is known to frequent the Edmonton and Maskwacis areas and they worried for her wellbeing.She i...

Red Deer Regional Airport says one of its local partners, Air Spray, has begun to conduct spring training.That's why you may have seen this past weekend, and may continue to see, different aircraft circling the sky around Springbrook."Red Deer Regional Airport would like to inform the community that Air Spray, a v...

April 1 marks day one of post-shelter life for Red Deer's Safe Harbour Society.As reported in December, and followed up on last week, Safe Harbour has been getting set to hand over operations of the shelter to Hope Mission.Safe Harbour says the transition becoming official means it will now expand its role in the areas...

New unemployment and employment numbers are being shared for Alberta's various sub-regions.Monthly, numbers are issued for Alberta's seven main economic regions, but these new numbers from December 2025 offer a look into some other municipalities -- including Lacombe and Sylvan Lake.The data is presented as a three-mon...

Darcy Blum has been named principal of the Lacombe Outreach School.Wolf Creek Public Schools made the announcement on Wednesday as Blum brings 21 years of service to the division.Blum holds a master of science in education from Wilkes University and has also participated in the division's Aspiring Leaders Program."...

Six post-secondary institutions on the Prairies, including Red Deer Polytechnic, will continue to collaborate on fast-tracking mining innovation.The Prairie Polytechnic Innovation Network Accelerating Commercialization for Local Ecosystems, known as P2INACLE, brings together Saskatchewan Polytechnic, NAIT, Northwestern...

A special weather bulletin has been issued for Red Deer, by Environment and Climate Change Canada.Poor road conditions are expected tonight, overnight, and into Thursday.Per ECCC:"Heavy snow will begin falling overnight Wednesday into Thursday across central Alberta, including along Highway 2 and portions of Highw...

Maskwacis RCMP is urging the public to keep off-highway vehicles clear of railway tracks.This is particularly important during spring when ground surfaces are often soft and unstable.Muddy terrain increases the risk of a vehicle becoming stuck, thereby creating a serious safety hazard."Railway tracks and surroundi...

The Chinook's Edge School Division Board of Trustees has approved the 2027-30 capital plan.They approved the plan during the regular board meeting on March 24, where they identified five priorities for future school construction and modernization.These include:Priority 1 - A new high school was requested in CarstairsPr...

The Town of Ponoka is calling on residents to apply for volunteer positions on the newly formed Municipal Policing Committee.Citizens have until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, to apply. Applications can be found online at Ponoka.ca. Paper copies can also be picked up at the town office in Ponoka.To be considered for the...

Ponoka RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding missing 15-year-old Jennifer Thom.Thom was last seen on March 20 in Ponoka, but she may also be in the area of Edmonton or Leduc.She is described as five feet five inches tall and 125 pounds with black hair, brown eyes, and a medium complexion. If you have any inf...

Maskwacis RCMP is requesting the public's assistance in locating 41-year-old Maskwacis resident Candice Munroe. Candice was last seen on March 3, 2026, within a residence in Maskwacis. RCMP is worried for her well-being and would like to speak with her. Candice is described as:Medium complexion;5 feet, 6 inches;180 pou...

A $1.245 million grant from Natural Resources Canada will help Red Deer Polytechnic expand its leadership in energy innovation and sustainable agriculture.The money comes from the federal Applied Research Grant and is intended for work to pioneer cold-climate agrivoltaics innovation.It will allow for the creation of a ...

Lacombe Police Service (LPS) have charged a 40-year-old man on outstanding warrants.LPS says it was about 6:30 p.m. on March 23 when officers were dispatched to Lacombe Centre mall, following a report of a suspicious person at the building's rear.It was reported to them that a male was loitering near a mechanical room ...

Red Deer Polytechnic has received a $10 million anonymous donation to form the Institute for Financial Literacy. The donation, which is the second largest in RDP's history, will create a dedicated institute that will give students the skills to make smart final decisions in their lives. A portion of the donation will a...

Red Deer D.R.I.V.E. has officially launched and its first board of directors was elected to help form the community into a "thriving regional stronghold and a magnet for investment, talent, and opportunity." With over 100 founding members, the organization is a diverse group that come from different backgroun...

A third person has been arrested and charged in connection to an alleged downtown Red Deer armed robbery.The incident took place downtown on March 24, with the victim being a student from nearby Central Middle School (grades 6-8). No one was hurt, but the victim, a 12-year-old, had their backpack stolen. The backpack h...

The ILAC Education group has partnered up with Red Deer Polytechnic.They announced, beginning in September this year, the launch of ILAC@RDP, a partnership that will allow ILAC to offer its English as a Second Language program at the institution in Red Deer.Officials say it'll leverage the strength of both institutions...

The Medicine River Watershed Society made multiple requests to the provincial government following a meeting that was held regarding the water management of the Medicine River and its aquifer. The meeting was held between the Society, several municipalities, and government officials during the Rural Municipalities of A...

Red Deer Public Schools announced the return of its division-wide open house series.From now until May 15, the division is inviting families to connect with staff, explore spaces, and learn about the many programs and opportunities available to students."Our open houses are an opportunity to bring learning to life...

A Canadian citizenship ceremony at Red Deer Polytechnic was the site for big emotions and even bigger smiles this week.rdnewsNOW and The Everything Red Deer Podcast caught up with Alberta Citizenship Judge James Clover, who was conducting the second local ceremony since the fall.There were 122 people who officially bec...

Two youths have been arrested, and charges are pending, following an incident in downtown Red Deer this past Tuesday.RCMP and the City of Red Deer previously reported that sometime between 7:30 and 8 a.m. on March 24, on the north side of City Hall, a student from Central Middle School was threatened with a knife, and ...

Councillors in an Alberta town have voted to become the latest community in the province to ban decorative flags and crosswalks from public land, a move that effectively forbids symbolic artistic statements, such as rainbow-hued Pride crosswalks.It's a decision opponents say is a step toward erasing the voices of margi...

The Alberta Food & Beverage Expo is set to return to Red Deer this week.On Saturday, March 28, residents can head to Westerner Park from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. to attend the award-winning trade show that will feature hundreds of exhibitors.Chris Meilleur, CEO of MeiBel Consulting and the Alberta Food and Beverage Expo, ...

A Calgary man has been arrested for alleged child luring and other sexual offences, following an investigation that involved the Red Deer RCMP.According to a media release from Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT), police began investigating after three victims contacted police.As a result, ALERT's Internet C...

Throughout the month, Ponoka Elementary School (PES) has taken a page out of NCAA March Madness. But instead of competition on the basketball court, students voted for books pitted in a head-to-head tournament bracket.PES March Reading Madness has been building momentum over the past several years, since starting in 20...