Author Archives: rdnews@socastdigital.com
Rapper Fabolous faces domestic violence, threats charges
HACKENSACK, N.J. - A grand jury in New Jersey has indicted rapper Fabolous on counts of domestic violence and making terroristic threats. The rapper, whose real name is John Jackson, was charged in co...
Oct 10, 2018
'Changed Forever': Florida Panhandle devastated by Michael
PANAMA CITY, Fla. - The devastation inflicted by Hurricane Michael came into focus Thursday with rows upon rows of homes found smashed to pieces, and rescue crews struggling to enter stricken areas in...
Oct 10, 2018
Province strengthens safety for commercial vehicles
Changes are on the horizon for commercial truck and bus drivers in Alberta. The province has been working on new regulations since July, aiming to make roads safer for everyone. The Humboldt Broncos c...
Oct 10, 2018
Local musician completes 'Let's Walk' journey for mental health
A Red Deer musician's efforts to raise money and awareness for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) have exceeded expectations. Ryan Langlois wrapped up his month-long 'Let's Walk' journey fo...
Oct 10, 2018
Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre holds open house to showcase services
Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre in Red Deer hosted an open house on Wednesday to showcase their programs and services available to kids with special needs in our community. It gave attendees a cl...
Oct 10, 2018
Trump signs bills to help patients stop overpaying for drugs
WASHINGTON - Insurers will no longer be able to bar pharmacists from telling consumers when paying cash would be cheaper than using insurance for their prescriptions, as a result of bills signed Wedne...
Oct 10, 2018
Heritage Recognition Awards to be held Nov. 2
Red Deer and Red Deer County residents interested in local heritage are invited to attend the Heritage Recognition Awards Friday, November 2, 2018. Established in 2002 by the Heritage Preservation Com...
Oct 10, 2018
Spreading a year-round message during Fire Prevention Week
"Go home and check your smoke alarms." That message from Julian Hedrich, Fire Safety Codes Officer with the City of Red Deer during Fire Prevention Week October 7 - 13. Hedrich says this year they hav...
Oct 10, 2018
Jimmy Butler to ESPN: I was 'brutally honest' with Wolves
Jimmy Butler is back with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and his first practice of the season had fireworks. He caused them - with his words and his play. Butler, who asked for a trade more than three we...
Oct 10, 2018
Two Toronto-area police officers face charges in 10-month corruption probe
AURORA, Ont. - Two Toronto-area officers have been charged in a 10-month corruption investigation that police say led to drug-trafficking charges. York regional police say Const. Richard Senior, 44, o...
Oct 10, 2018