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Families grieving after fatal dirtbike accident in Red Deer
Two Red Deer families are grieving following a fatal dirtbike accident this past Sunday.RCMP confirm to rdnewsNOW that they were called at about 11:06 p.m. to an incident in the alleyway behind Ericks...
Aug 29, 2025

Traffic impacts to being next week for traffic signal infrastructure upgrades
Motorists are advised of upcoming traffic impacts as crews work to update traffic signal infrastructure in the downtown area throughout the fall.Starting September 2, 2025, crews will begin work on th...
Aug 29, 2025

Update 23: Alberta wildfire update (Aug. 29, 3 p.m.)
With hot and dry conditions expected to continue through the long weekend, Albertans are advised to use caution when outdoors to prevent new wildfire starts.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., Aug. 29)Th...
Aug 29, 2025
RCMP urge safe water practices as Albertans try to beat the heat
As a prolonged heat warning remains in effect for most of Alberta, the RCMP reminds the public to practice safe water habits while taking refuge from the heat.As residents try to find some relief or s...
Aug 29, 2025

Alberta launches new digital wallet and mobile health card
The UCP government is launching what they call the new Alberta Wallet.This will give Albertans the option to carry their Government of Alberta-issued documents on their phones.A mobile health card is ...
Aug 29, 2025

Red Deer spray parks to remain open until Sept. 7
The City of Red Deer announced its spray parks will remain open because of ongoing warm weather in the forecast.The city says Central Spray & Play and Woody's Spray Park will now be open until the...
Aug 29, 2025

Top-3 finish for Red Deer's Bennett Love, and Lacombe's Lynn Kuehn competes hard at national tournaments
A pair of local golfers competed in significant national tournaments this week.Red Deer's Bennett Love finished in a tie for third at the 2025 Canadian U15 Championship, held at Pitt Meadows Golf Club...
Aug 29, 2025

ATA: Kids will be in Alberta schools next week, despite impasse between teachers and UCP government
Alberta teachers and their employer are at an impasse on contract negotiations, but according to Jason Schilling, president of the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA), kids will be in school next week...
Aug 29, 2025

Red Deer RCMP warns public of dangers of child exploitation vigilantism
Red Deer RCMP are reminding the public that investigating child exploitation should be left to the police.This comes after the RCMP have seen an emerging trend where members of the public attempt to c...
Aug 28, 2025

Maskwacis RCMP arrest resident for firearms trafficking
Maskwacis RCMP arrested and charged a resident after he allegedly acquired and distributed multiple firearms that were recovered from crime scenes.Maskwacis RCMP began an investigation in February 202...
Aug 28, 2025