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Maskwacis RCMP seek attempted murder suspect
NOV 26 - RCMP are confirming that Kashton Bull has turned himself in to police without incident.An arrest warrant had been issued for the 19-year-old man on a count of attempted murder for an incident...
Nov 25, 2019 Kashton Bull

Alessia Cara, Will Arnett among those honoured at Canada's Walk of Fame
TORONTO - Alessia Cara says getting recognition at this year's Canada's Walk of Fame gala event ranks among the most tremendous honours she's received in her career. "I feel like gettin...
Nov 25, 2019

Weekly Scoreboard: Nov. 25-Dec 1, 2019
*All records shown are current prior to the week beginning**If you have a local sports score or story you'd like to see on our website, email news@rdnewsnow.com or josh@rdnewsnow.comRED DEER REBELS (7...
Nov 25, 2019

Changes to off-site levies given final approval by council
Second and third readings were given at Monday's Red Deer city council meeting that should make development more attractive.The City's off-site levies policy now sees the city separated into 19 areas ...
Nov 25, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Special city council meeting set to consider new policing model
A special meeting of city council will be held Dec. 3 to begin deciding the fate of policing in Red Deer.City council directed administration to begin conducting a review of the current policing model...
Nov 25, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

New environmentally friendly “Vodkow” now available in Alberta
ALMONTE, ON - A new vodka is on shelves across Alberta and it's promoting an environmentally friendly way to make alcohol.It's called Vodkow and comes from Dairy Distillery in the community of Almonte...
Nov 25, 2019 Dairy Distillery Founder/CEO Omid McDonald (Photo: Mark Holleron)

Red Deer youth to have louder voice through City initiative
Youth in Red Deer will be given more opportunity in 2020 and beyond to have their voices heard by our city's decision makers.At Monday's city council meeting, approval was given to putting the $14,000...
Nov 25, 2019

Kenney, deputy PM Freeland meet in Edmonton to find common ground
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland met up in Edmonton to try to find some common ground in a region that shut out the Liberals in the federal elec...
Nov 25, 2019

New Vehicle for Hire bylaw delayed, will cover ride-sharing for first time
A new City of Red Deer bylaw is coming that will level the playing field for all types of vehicles for hire.However, it's been delayed for up to eight weeks so administration can seek out further info...
Nov 25, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Fractured finger puts Matt Thomas on the Raptors' lengthy injured list
TORONTO - Matt Thomas joined the Toronto Raptors' list of injured players on Monday. The rookie guard fractured his left middle finger during Saturday's 119-116 win at Atlanta. He'll be evaluated...
Nov 25, 2019